The federal government is finally stepping back from telling you which dishwasher, washing machine, and showerhead you can have in your home.
At a Glance
- The Trump administration’s Department of Energy is rolling back past appliance efficiency regulations to restore consumer choice.
- The plan targets rules on dishwashers, washing machines, stoves, and faucets that have led to longer cycle times and reduced performance.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasized that “people, not the government,” should choose their home appliances.
- The administration has already postponed seven mandates from the previous administration on various home appliances.
- The rollback aligns with the 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation Act’s original intent rather than more recent climate-based justifications.
Rescuing Your Appliances from Government Control
Remember when your dishwasher actually cleaned dishes the first time? The Trump administration is making moves to return those simple pleasures to American households by taking aim at the regulatory nightmare created by the previous administration. In a sweeping rollback, the Department of Energy is postponing and withdrawing multiple efficiency standards that have made our appliances more expensive and ineffective.
In a press release from the Department of Energy, Secretary Chris Wright clarified the administration’s philosophy: “By removing burdensome regulations… we are returning freedom of choice to the American people.”
Taking Back Your Home from Bureaucratic Overreach
The previous administration’s obsession with climate change led to regulations that went far beyond the original intent of the 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation Act. These rules were about forcing a green agenda into every American home, regardless of cost or functionality. The Department of Energy has already withdrawn four conservation standards and postponed seven others, including those for clothes washers and dryers.
These aren’t just minor inconveniences; they’re the direct result of unelected bureaucrats deciding they know better than you what appliances you should have in your home.
Putting Americans Back in Control
President Trump has clarified that this regulatory rollback isn’t just about appliances; it’s about who gets to make decisions about your life. A White House memorandum directs the government to “safeguard the American people’s freedom to choose” everything from lightbulbs to showerheads.
“A top priority for President Trump is lowering costs for American families,” Secretary Wright said. “Today’s announcement will foster consumer choice and lower prices—a win for all Americans. The people, not the government, should choose the home appliances and products they want at affordable prices.” This is part of a broader effort to unleash American energy and reduce the regulatory burden on consumers and businesses. The message is clear: Americans, not Washington bureaucrats, should decide how they power their homes, what cars they drive, and which appliances work best for their families.
