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Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Environmental and consumer advocates celebrate efficient water heater rule because it will cut pollution, save money and save lives
Today the U.S. Department of Energy finalized a new water heater energy efficiency standard that will reduce pollution, lower utility bills and save lives.
“The cleanest energy is the energy we never need to use in the first place,” said Johanna Neumann, senior director of Environment America Research & Policy Center’s Campaign for 100% Renewable Energy. “We all use hot water, so we’ll all benefit from the energy savings and pollution reductions that this rule will provide.”
The Department of Energy estimates that, thanks to the energy savings from this rule, American families will save $124 billion on energy bills over 30 years, with many households saving $200 annually.
The Department of Energy also estimates that, over 30 years, the rule will prevent:
With this rule, the Biden Administration is delivering Americans lower utility bills and better health,” said Abe Scarr, Energy and Utilities Program Director at U.S. PIRG Education Fund.
Throughout the rule-making period, Environment America Research & Policy Center and U.S. PIRG Education Fund worked to educate the public through articles and resources, such as the video below.
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