Energy Efficiency

Trump’s Plan to End Energy Star Program Sparks Outrage

The proposed elimination of the Energy Star program by the Trump administration, cloaked under the guise of an EPA “reorganization,” is sparking widespread outrage and concern. This isn’t simply a bureaucratic reshuffling; it’s a direct attack on a program demonstrably beneficial to American households and businesses. The program’s core function—encouraging energy-efficient appliance manufacturing and consumer purchases—has resulted in substantial savings for individuals and reduced strain on the national power grid. The claim of “reorganization” rings hollow in the face of such a significant cut to a program that has, for decades, delivered tangible, positive results.

Eliminating Energy Star directly undermines the financial well-being of American families already struggling with the rising cost of living.… Continue reading

Customers who save on electric bills could be forced to pay utility company for lost profits

Customers who save on electric bills could be forced to pay the utility company for lost profits. Sounds outrageous, right? Well, it seems like a dystopian nightmare where basic human needs are turned into profit-churning machines. The idea that just because people are using less electricity, they should be punished financially is absurd. Yet, here we are, facing the reality of being charged for not consuming goods or services at a rate deemed profitable by the corporation.

In Louisiana, customers who participate in energy efficiency programs could potentially face fees for the electricity they would have used if it weren’t for their efforts to save energy.… Continue reading