Thousands tell U.S. Senators: Don’t support wasting energy

This session of Congress has seen a bevy of bills introduced that would eliminate common-sense and long-standing programs that reduce energy waste, but Americans are making their opposition to the bills heard. In September, more than 7,000 action-takers with Environment America urged their U.S. Senators to oppose efforts that would increase energy waste.

Since the 1970s, the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program administered by the Department of Energy has reduced pollution, saved money and saved lives. The program is highly effective – delivering the American people high bang-for-the-buck energy savings.

National energy efficiency standards completed through 2016 were expected to save nearly 142 quads through 2030—more energy than the entire nation consumes in one year.  Meanwhile, standards finalized by the Biden administration are expected to save the average American household more than $100 per year on utility bills.

Despite these benefits, this session of Congress has seen the introduction of bills such as the Refrigerator Freedom Act, the Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act (SUDS), the Liberty in Laundry Act, and the Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act, each of which aims to undermine the energy-saving program.

“The cleanest energy is the energy you never use in the first place,” said Johanna Neumann, senior director of the Campaign for 100% Renewable Energy at Environment America. “Using energy resources wisely protects our air, land and water and eases efforts to repower America with renewable energy. When enough people make their voices heard to stop attacks on energy efficiency, we can win.”

Urge your senator to stand up for energy efficiency by taking action below.