"Efficiency Boost: Biden Administration's New Regulations for Washers and Dryers"
The Biden administration has finalized energy efficiency regulations targeting residential clothes washers and dryers, projecting $2.2 billion in annual savings for American households on utility bills and a reduction of nearly 71 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions over the next three decades. The regulations, slightly scaled down from the initial proposal, will bar certain less-efficient models from being sold and are part of the administration's broader climate agenda, which has seen over 100 appliance regulations pursued since taking office. While climate activists support the move, critics argue that the rules restrict consumer choice and lead to increased upfront costs.