The Facts
A top priority of the Trump Administration is to ensure that American families can choose from a range of affordable home appliances and products. Therefore, the Department will initiate a comprehensive review of the DOE Appliance Standards Program. Any standards should include a cost-benefit analysis considering the upfront cost of purchasing new products and reflecting actual cost savings for American families. The Department will pursue a commonsense approach that does not regulate products that consumers value out of the market; instead, affordability and consumer choice will be our guiding light.
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Ensuring Safety and Performance
Safety Assurance: Standard testing verifies that appliances meet minimum safety requirements to prevent hazards such as electrical shocks, fires, gas leaks, or mechanical injuries.
Performance Validation: Testing protocols measure how effectively appliances perform their intended functions under various conditions. For example, refrigerators are tested for temperature consistency, washing machines for cleaning effectiveness, and air conditioners for cooling capacity.
Standardized Metrics: Testing creates consistent, comparable measurements across different brands and models. This standardization allows consumers to make meaningful comparisons when shopping for appliances, using metrics like Energy Guide labels that display estimated annual operating costs.
Other Priorities
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The Department’s goal will be to unleash the great abundance of American energy required to power modern life and to achieve a durable state of American energy dominance.April 16, 2026 -
The Department will continue its critical mission of protecting our national security and nuclear deterrence in the development, modernization, and stewardship of America’s atomic weapons enterprise, including the peaceful use of nuclear technology and nonproliferation.April 16, 2026 -
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The SPR is a national asset that protects our security in times of crisis. It must be refilled.April 16, 2026 -
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America must lead the commercialization of affordable and abundant nuclear energy.April 16, 2026 -
Fortifying America’s electric grid is critical to the reliable and secure delivery of electricity.April 16, 2026 -
Prioritize more efficient permitting to enable private sector investments and build the energy infrastructure needed to make energy more affordable, reliable, and secure.April 16, 2026
