The Biden Admin's water heater crackdown is criticized by GOP lawmakers, as well as American citizens.
Although the Department of Energy highlighted the benefits of the new energy efficiency standards for water heaters, many U.S. officials and residents are still disappointed.
Why Biden Admin's Water Heater Crackdown is Criticized
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According to The New York Post, some Republican lawmakers are not happy with the proposed clampdown of the Biden Administration on water heaters in the U.S.
One of them is GOP member Thomas Massie. He said that the U.S. government should leave Americans alone when it comes to water heaters.
"These products already exist in the free market," he said via his official Twitter post.
"Consumers should decide whether the upfront cost of a heat-pump water heater is worth the possible long-term savings," he added.
Massie further explained that monthly savings don't usually cover the upfront cost of new appliances in the U.S.
Based on Americans' statements on Twitter, they are concerned that the government will want them to purchase water heaters that "don't fully and quickly heat."
Aside from this, they are also concerned about the upfront costs they need to cover when buying new water heaters that will comply with the Biden Admin's new energy efficiency standards.
New Energy Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters
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DOE, via its official press release, said that the new energy efficiency standards will help consumers save over $11 billion on their water and energy bills yearly.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm explained that the updated efficiency standards are essential to decrease utility bills for American families. Aside from this, carbon emissions can also be reduced.
DOE explained how the new energy efficiency standards will help Americans save money from their water heaters.
The agency said that by getting electric heat pump water heaters, U.S. residents could save up to $1,868 over the appliance's life span.
If you want to learn more about the newly proposed energy efficiency standards for water heaters and other appliances, you can click here.
