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Biden administration updates efficiency standards for washing machines & clothes dryers
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Updated standards to take effect in 2028 will reduce pollution
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Department of Energy finalizes furnace efficiency rules
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy announced final rules to improve the efficiency of residential gas furnaces.