Affordable Energy for Consumers | Department of Energy
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:15
Affordable Energy for Consumers | Department of Energy
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Affordable Energy for Consumers
Promote Affordability and Consumer Choice in Home Appliances
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
Advance Energy Addition, Not Subtraction
Increase American Energy Production
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 17, 2026
Energy Innovation
Driving research and development to shape the future of energy systems and technologies.
April 17, 2026
Energy Exports
Managing emergency fuel reserves to support national energy security.
April 17, 2026
Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)
The SPR is a national asset that protects our security in times of crisis. It must be refilled.
April 17, 2026
Nuclear Security
Modernize America’s nuclear stockpile
April 20, 2026
Nuclear Energy
America must lead the commercialization of affordable and abundant nuclear energy.
April 17, 2026
Energy Reliability
Fortifying America’s electric grid is critical to the reliable and secure delivery of electricity.
April 17, 2026
Energy Infrastructure
Prioritize more efficient permitting to enable private sector investments and build the energy infrastructure needed to make energy more affordable, reliable, and secure.
April 17, 2026
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Affordable Energy for Consumers
Promote Affordability and Consumer Choice in Home Appliances
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
.
Latest News
Energy Department Advances Efforts to Lower Costs and Increase Consumer Choice
March 24, 2025
Energy Department Acts to Lower Prices and Increase Consumer Choice with Household Appliances
February 14, 2025
View More
Video Url
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
Advance Energy Addition, Not Subtraction
Increase American Energy Production
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 17, 2026
Energy Innovation
Driving research and development to shape the future of energy systems and technologies.
April 17, 2026
Energy Exports
Managing emergency fuel reserves to support national energy security.
April 17, 2026
Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)
The SPR is a national asset that protects our security in times of crisis. It must be refilled.
April 17, 2026
Nuclear Security
Modernize America’s nuclear stockpile
April 20, 2026
Nuclear Energy
America must lead the commercialization of affordable and abundant nuclear energy.
April 17, 2026
Energy Reliability
Fortifying America’s electric grid is critical to the reliable and secure delivery of electricity.
April 17, 2026
Energy Infrastructure
Prioritize more efficient permitting to enable private sector investments and build the energy infrastructure needed to make energy more affordable, reliable, and secure.
April 17, 2026