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Fifth Circuit Halts DOE Oven Rule Over Public Comment

8/12/2026

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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the Biden administration’s direct-final rule for ovens, stoves and cooktops.
Judges Andrew Oldham, Catharina Haynes and James Ho said the Department of Energy bypassed the public-notice and comment process.
The August 2024 rule projected $1.6 billion in consumer utility savings and would have taken effect in January 2028.
Louisiana AG Liz Murrill welcomed the decision as an attack on consumers.

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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the Biden administration’s direct-final rule for ovens, stoves and cooktops.
Judges Andrew Oldham, Catharina Haynes and James Ho said the Department of Energy bypassed the public-notice and comment process.
The August 2024 rule projected $1.6 billion in consumer utility savings and would have taken effect in January 2028.
Louisiana AG Liz Murrill welcomed the decision as an attack on consumers.