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Biden administration's water heater standards to save consumers billions

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters.com

The US Department of Energy has proposed new energy efficiency standards for water heaters, aiming to save consumers $11.4 billion annually on energy and water bills. The standards, which have not been updated in 13 years, would require electric water heaters to achieve efficiency gains with heat pump technology and gas-fired water heaters to achieve efficiency gains through condensing technology. If finalized, the standards are expected to save nearly $200 billion and reduce over 500 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions over 30 years. The proposal has received support from various stakeholders, but some manufacturers argue that the standards are technologically impossible and would limit consumer choice.

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"Biden Administration Implements Energy-Saving Measures for Affordable Water Heaters"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post

The Biden administration has proposed a new rule that would require more efficient water heaters, encouraging companies to update outdated technology and reduce utility costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The rule would save consumers $11.4 billion annually and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 501 million metric tons over 30 years. New electric storage water heaters would need to use heat pumps, while some gas-fired instantaneous heaters would need to use condensing technology. The change is expected to save Americans $198 billion over the same period. Water heating accounts for 13% of residential energy use, and the proposed rule aligns with expectations from consumer groups, environmental advocates, and manufacturers.

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