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Biden is coming after your light bulbs -- again
The Biden administration, which banned the incandescent light bulb last year, is going after LED bulbs, demanding "a significant leap" in energy efficiency that will nearly double the price of the bulbs and eliminate lighting choices for consumers.
Biden forces cap on nearly all plant emissions by 2032, further strains electrical grid
The Biden administration on Thursday finalized new rules that drastically cut emissions from natural gas and coal-fired power plants, which will force some to shut down unless they make expensive upgrades.
'Not ready for prime time': Truckers fume over Biden's EV mandate for big rigs
Mike Nichols was behind the wheel of his diesel big rig hauling a load across Wisconsin as he pondered doing his job with an all-electric semitruck.
Biden's EPA tees up rules to make America's trucking fleet go electric starting in 2027
The Biden administration on Friday released final emission rules to force the nation's fleet of heavy-duty vehicles such as buses and semitrucks to begin going electric starting in 2027.
Biden's environmental justice agenda will soon be put to the legal test
An ambitious regulation at the heart of President Biden's environmental justice agenda is about to be thrust under a legal microscope.
Biden's green energy plan ramps up use of heat pumps, imposes higher costs on Americans
Under increasing pressure from environmental activists, President Biden took a dramatic step last month to usher in the use of electric heat pumps in homes, even though for most households, it would significantly raise heating costs.
Biden officials warned against EPA's plan to ban fossil fuels from electrical grid
President Biden's sweeping new rule to end power plant emissions encountered opposition from administration officials, including warnings that there is currently no viable way to fully replace fossil fuels in the electricity sector in the next 15 years.
Biden changes rules to dodge scrutiny of new regulations
An executive order signed by President Biden makes it easier for agencies to impose regulatory changes without review or public scrutiny.
GOP leads effort to curb Biden regulations; dozens in place, more on horizon
House lawmakers, troubled by an onslaught of Biden administration regulations that are crushing businesses and angering consumers, will vote on legislation that would give Congress the final say over major rules issued by the executive branch.
EPA green rules increase blackout risks; emission caps on reliable fuels will shut down power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency's new rules for natural gas and coal-fired power plants are aimed at eliminating nearly all of their carbon emissions by 2040, but those who provide and distribute the nation's power say it will undermine the grid by forcing plants that generate most of the nation's electricity to shut down or use less reliable green sources.
Biden seeks to turn entirety of homes green; manufacturers of appliances warn of lower performance
It's not just your gas stove the Biden administration is seeking to regulate in the name of combating climate change -- they're coming for your entire home.