The move, first reported by CNN, builds on the Trump administration’s broader attacks on energy efficiency standards for appliances found in millions of American homes. Such standards have become a flash point in the nation’s culture wars and a source of conservative resistance to President Joe Biden’s environmental agenda.
Yet the decision is likely to draw pushback on Capitol Hill, where Energy Star has historically enjoyed modest bipartisan support. A handful of moderate Republican senators have championed the program, saying it has helped consumers reduce their energy bills while improving the efficiency of refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers and other appliances.
An EPA spokesperson did not directly respond to questions about the apparent end of Energy Star. In an email, the spokesperson said the agency is undergoing a reorganization that affects the Office of Air and Radiation, which includes the Office of Atmospheric Protection.
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