The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering eliminating its Energy Star offices, which could end a decades-old program guiding consumers toward energy-efficient products. This move is part of a broader reorganization at the EPA, advancing President Trump’s shift away from climate change focus. The EPA has not directly confirmed the program’s end but stated that the reorganization aims to benefit the American people. Since its inception in 1992, Energy Star has saved over $500 billion in energy costs and prevented significant greenhouse gas emissions. The proposed budget asks Congress to eliminate the EPA’s Atmospheric Protection Program, which houses Energy Star. Critics argue that cutting the program jeopardizes America’s energy independence and strains households. The Energy Star label is voluntary, differing from Department of Energy standards. The move aligns with the Trump administration’s deregulatory efforts, prioritizing fossil fuels and an energy-dominance policy.
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