The Trump Administration is ending the Biden-era bans on incandescent light bulbs and household appliances.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced Friday that the Department of Energy will delay the implementation of seven restrictive home appliance regulations introduced by the Biden Administration.
Secretary Wright said the decision aligns with President Donald Trump’s commitment to easing financial burdens on American households.
“A top priority for President Trump is lowering costs for American families,” Wright stated. “Today’s announcement will foster consumer choice and lower prices – it is a win for all Americans. The people, not the government, should be choosing the home appliances and products they want at prices they can afford.”
The postponed efficiency standards impact the following categories of home appliances:
- Central Air Conditioners
- Clothes Washers and Dryers
- General Service Lamps
- Walk-In Coolers and Freezers
- Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters
- Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
- Air Compressors
Additionally, the Energy department is introducing a new energy efficiency category specifically for natural gas tankless water heaters. This adjustment exempts these appliances from the previous administration’s stringent efficiency rules, giving consumers greater flexibility in choosing cost-effective options for their homes.
Under Biden, New non-condensing, natural gas-fired water heaters would be prohibited for sale starting in 2029.
The decision is part of a broader effort by the Trump Administration to roll back regulations that many economists say have led to increased prices and reduced appliance performance.
The DOE’s actions were announced alongside a parallel initiative by the Environmental Protection Agency to revise all Biden-era “WaterSense” specifications that curtailed through regulation bathroom and kitchen faucets, residential toilets, and sprinkler nozzles.
