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Trump Administration Scraps Energy Star, Threatens Climate Progress

5/13/2025

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The Trump Administration's controversial decision to scrap the Energy Star program threatens to reverse decades of progress in energy efficiency and climate protection. Since its inception in 1992, the program has played a crucial role in cutting energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Critics warn this deregulation could lead to higher costs for consumers and jeopardize vital climate initiatives.

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The Trump Administration's controversial decision to scrap the Energy Star program threatens to reverse decades of progress in energy efficiency and climate protection. Since its inception in 1992, the program has played a crucial role in cutting energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Critics warn this deregulation could lead to higher costs for consumers and jeopardize vital climate initiatives.