Hundreds of businesses and organizations are urging Congress to defend federal appliance efficiency standards that save consumers money and cut emissions. (Environment America)
Led by Environment America and the Appliance Standards Awareness Project, groups in 10 states delivered letters to lawmakers calling for protection of water- and energy-saving standards facing rollback threats.
A broad coalition of local governments, nonprofits, and companies from Alaska to North Carolina say efficiency rules are “common-sense climate policy” that lower bills and boost competitiveness.