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Energy Star Secures Funding Amid EPA Budget Cuts

2/7/2026

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Energy Star survives budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration and receives $33 million in funding.
Environmentalists welcomed the decision but warned that a reduced Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could threaten Energy Star's future.
The Department of Energy plans to roll back 17 efficiency standards, increasing costs for consumers and affecting U.S. manufacturers.

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Story summary

Energy Star survives budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration and receives $33 million in funding.
Environmentalists welcomed the decision but warned that a reduced Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could threaten Energy Star's future.
The Department of Energy plans to roll back 17 efficiency standards, increasing costs for consumers and affecting U.S. manufacturers.