House Republicans Ramp Up Attacks On Tougher DOE Efficiency Limits

Republican lawmakers are expanding their attacks on efficiency standards for housing and appliances, introducing broad legislation that would create multiple hurdles to setting tougher requirements while also proposing to block rules for specific types of equipment. The new legislative push offers a signal that the GOP is moving beyond a focus on opposing rules that largely target gas-fired appliances, though lawmakers are continuing to criticize such policies as well. The proposed legislation is needed to keep the Energy Department (DOE)...