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"Energy Dept. Extends Deadline for Power Grid Rule, Protects Steel Jobs in Small Towns"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News

The Biden administration has issued energy efficiency regulations targeting distribution transformers, aiming to accelerate the development of green energy and save utilities and businesses $824 million annually in electricity costs. The regulations require 75% of transformers to be manufactured with grain-oriented electrical steel and 25% with amorphous alloy, with a five-year compliance period. The move has been praised for providing stability to the market and protecting domestic manufacturing capacity, while also reducing carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 85 million metric tons.

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"Energy Dept. Finalizes Transformer Rule to Protect Jobs and Strengthen Grid Reliability"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Energy.gov

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized energy efficiency standards for distribution transformers, aiming to bolster the nation's power grid, support domestic manufacturing jobs, and deliver billions in energy savings. The updated standards, with a longer compliance timeline of five years, are projected to save American utilities and businesses $824 million annually in electricity costs and increase demand for core materials like grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES). The move is expected to protect and create jobs in Pennsylvania and Ohio, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance the efficiency of the electrical grid, while aligning with President Biden's industrial policy goals.

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