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Trump admin plans to shutter money-saving Energy Star program

May 7, 2025 | by AI

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TRUMP ADMIN WANTS TO KILL ENERGY STAR – Here’s Why This $40 BILLION SAVINGS PROGRAM MATTERS

The Shocking Move That Could Cost Every American Household $450 Per Year

For nearly 30 years, that little yellow Energy Star label has been the secret weapon helping Americans slash their energy bills. Now the Trump administration wants to pull the plug on this $40 billion annual savings machine – and the fallout could hit your wallet HARD.

“This isn’t just bad policy – it’s financial self-sabotage for American families. Energy Star delivers a jaw-dropping 350-to-1 return on investment.”

Paula Glover, President of Alliance to Save Energy

Why This Program is a BEAST

  • $450 ANNUAL SAVINGS for the average household
  • Created under Bush Sr., expanded under Bush Jr. – this was never partisan until now
  • That yellow label? It’s saved consumers more than $500 billion since 1992
  • Program costs just $32 million – less than the price of one F-35 fighter jet

The Irony That’ll Make Your HEAD EXPLODE

The administration claims this is about “cutting wasteful spending” – but Energy Star pays for itself 350 times over. Killing it would be like canceling Netflix to save $15/month while your $500 car payment gathers dust.

What You Stand to Lose

No more:

  • Instant energy cost calculations on appliances
  • Manufacturer rebates that make efficient models affordable
  • Clear standards preventing “greenwashing” scams

The Bottom Line

This isn’t about politics – it’s about cold, hard cash leaving your pocket. Energy Star is the rare government program that actually works, delivering massive returns with minimal overhead. Killing it would be like throwing away a winning lottery ticket because you’re tired of holding paper.

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