The Energy Star program, a voluntary initiative, has been a significant part of energy efficiency for 33 years. It has saved U.S. consumers an estimated $500 billion. Recognized by its blue label, the program certifies energy-efficient appliances and buildings. However, the program faces elimination. This decision was revealed to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) staff during an internal meeting. The EPA press office did not comment directly on Energy Star but mentioned a reorganization aimed at benefiting the American people and advancing the agency’s core mission. Despite strong bipartisan and industry support, the program’s future is uncertain. The Energy Star program’s location within the EPA’s Climate Protection Partnership Division may have contributed to its targeted elimination.
Melanie D’Arrigo
@DarrigoMelanie
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May 8 Big Oil donated millions to Trump, and spent $60M lobbying Republicans last year to oppose energy efficiency, to indirectly boosts fossil fuel consumption.
Ending the Energy Star program could generate $11 billion per year in revenue for Big Oil.
This is bribery and corruption.
Maggie-Mae
@Sbh08Mae
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10h #ProudBlue #DemsUnited #wtpBLUE
Trump and Republicans don’t care if their cuts hurt our families – They are making money for themselves
One cut in particular abolishes the Low Income Fuel Oil Heating Program, making it impossible for millions of American families to survive
Ed Markey
@SenMarkey
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May 6 Trump’s plan to end the Energy Star program is a blow to American families and businesses everywhere. This program has saved $500 billion in energy costs over the past 30 years. Energy efficiency isn’t just an environmental solution—it’s an economic one.
MP Arizona
@AzPetrich
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May 7 What kind of shithole president announces plans to shut down the Energy Star program which has helped Americans save more than $500 billion since 1992???
This isn’t gonna help anyone pay for groceries.
ᘜᘿᘿᖽᐸ ᗩᒪᗩᗷᗩᘻᗩ
@geekalabama
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May 7 Praise Geeky: The Energy Star program is ending and we will all pay way more energy costs. #nerdy #geekingout #geeky #geek #nerd #tech
Senator Peter Welch
@SenPeterWelch
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May 7 Have you looked for the Energy Star sticker when you buy a new appliance?
You’re not alone. Americans have saved over $500 billion in energy costs from the program.
But for some reason President Trump has decided to end this program that saves you money and lowers our
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