Consumer Reports filed a petition with the Department of Energy (DOE) on behalf of 22,000+ consumers, urging the Department to withdraw proposals that would roll back critical appliance efficiency standards.
These standards have saved American consumers over $100 billion on their energy bills in 2024 alone, with a typical household savings of over $500 last year.
In the petition, consumers urge the DOE to engage with advocacy organizations to strengthen existing appliance standards so consumers can continue to benefit from the financial savings coming from efficient appliances.