Energy Star & LIHEAP Help Americans, Trump Wants them Eliminated

The Trump administration is targeting the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Energy Star program for elimination as part of a broader reorganization and deregulatory effort focused on air pollution offices. This move is viewed as a significant step away from the previous administration's focus on climate change and energy efficiency. The Energy Star program, a voluntary labeling initiative for energy-efficient products, has been widely successful in saving consumers money on energy bills and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Its potential demise raises concerns about consumer choice, the ability to identify efficient products, and the future of energy efficiency efforts in the United States.

1. Targeting of the Energy Star Program:

• The core issue is the EPA's plan to eliminate its Energy Star offic ...