US EditionKeeping Energy Star Is the Smart Choice for Efficient Buildings
- In 2025, U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona called on EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to oppose the proposed termination of the Energy Star program.
- This call follows the Trump administration's proposal to end Energy Star and its Portfolio Manager tool, which Gallego calls a shortsighted decision.
- Established in the early 1990s under President George H.W. Bush, the Energy Star program now certifies 45% of Arizona’s housing and rental properties, involving 270 businesses and 140 builders in the state.
- Senator Gallego noted that Energy Star products can help the average family reduce their yearly energy expenses by approximately $450, while the program’s utility partners provide services to millions of customers and support numerous facilities across the country.
- The EPA confirmed receipt of Gallego's letter and will review it, highlighting the program’s role in advancing economic growth, energy efficiency, and affordable living.
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Keeping Energy Star is the smart choice for efficient buildings
Energy Star has transformed the market for energy-efficient products and buildings by establishing clear, trusted standards that drive innovation, reduce energy consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions. As the programme faces potential cuts, understanding its impact is crucial to maintaining progress in reducing energy use and promoting sustainable practices.
Arizona U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego Calls on EPA to Keep ‘Energy Star’ Program | The Star News Network
by Chris Woodward U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, wants the Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider any efforts to eliminate the Energy Star program. The Trump administration has proposed ending the program, but in a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Gallego wrote Energy Star saves Arizonans money by providing them independent assurance that products from appliances to homes are energy-efficient investments. “With energy prices…
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