The Environmental Protection Agency reportedly plans to eliminate the Energy Star program. The move would be in line with the Department of Energy’s announcement in March that it would postpone implementation of some of the Biden administration’s appliance efficiency standards in line with President Donald Trump’s “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation” agenda.
Citing unnamed sources, The New York Times reported that the announcement was made during a staff meeting on Monday. The Times report also cites a recording of the meeting it obtained.
When Just the News asked the EPA if the program was being eliminated, a spokesperson didn’t confirm or deny it was getting the ax but instead said the EPA is undergoing an extensive reorganization. The reorganization would impact the Office of the Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, and Office of Water.