{"id":2387342,"date":"2025-01-07T11:12:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T16:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-goodbye-gift-in-middle-of-winter-will-make-up-to-40-percent-of-new-water-heaters-illegal\/"},"modified":"2025-01-07T11:13:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T16:13:34","slug":"biden-goodbye-gift-in-middle-of-winter-will-make-up-to-40-percent-of-new-water-heaters-illegal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-goodbye-gift-in-middle-of-winter-will-make-up-to-40-percent-of-new-water-heaters-illegal\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden Goodbye Gift in Middle of Winter Will Make Up to 40 Percent of New Water Heaters Illegal"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-goodbye-gift-in-middle-of-winter-will-make-up-to-40-percent-of-new-water-heaters-illegal%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2387342&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Biden governance implemented new regulations banning many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-takes-steps-to-ban-sale-of-new-natural-gas-furnaces-heaters\/\" title=\"California Takes Steps To Ban Sale Of New Natural Gas Furnaces, Heaters\">natural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admins-plan-to-phase-out-natural-gas-is-their-next-looming-disaster\/\" title=\"Biden Admin&#039;s Plan to Phase Out Natural Gas Is Their Next Looming Disaster\">gas water heaters<\/a><\/a> on \u2062December 26, as part of a\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">broader energy efficiency initiative<\/a>. These regulations, which\u200b will come into effect in 2029, mandate that the new gas water heaters use approximately 13% less energy than the current least efficient models.The Department of Energy claims these changes will result in\u2064 meaningful energy savings and environmental benefits, particularly in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/world-population-surpasses-8-billion-people-india-to-overtake-china-next-year\/\" title=\"World Population Surpasses 8 Billion People, India To Overtake China Next Year\">reducing carbon dioxide emissions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, the American Gas association has raised concerns that up to 40% of consumers could experience\u2063 a net \u200bcost increase due to the ban\u200d and criticized the restrictions as an infringement of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Critics argue that the regulations limit consumer choices and might lead \u200dto higher energy bills. the move has been interpreted by some as a final push by the Biden administration to impose stricter energy standards before the transition in leadership.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Biden administration officials banned many new natural gas water heaters on Dec. 26 in a regulatory push weeks before President Joe Biden leaves office.<\/p>\n<p>The new regulations on non-condensing gas water heaters would &ldquo;save a significant amount of energy&rdquo; and yield &ldquo;significant environmental benefits,&rdquo; including decreasing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-administration-give-unprecedented-15-billion-climate-change-handout-california-company-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">carbon dioxide<\/a> emissions, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2024-12\/giwh-ecs-fr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">final rule<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In essence, the regulations would require new gas water heaters to &ldquo;use about 13 percent less energy than today&rsquo;s least efficient models,&rdquo; per an <a href=\"https:\/\/appliance-standards.org\/document\/new-standards-tankless-water-heaters-set-cut-utility-bills-and-climate-pollution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">analysis<\/a> from the Appliance Standards Awareness Project.<\/p>\n<p>The rules will enter into effect in 2029, while the standards for tankless models will enter into effect in late 2029 or early 2030, the organization noted.<\/p>\n<p>The regulations were quietly published by the Department of Energy in the federal register without a news release, marking a departure from other recent regulations on household appliances, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/biden-harris-administration\/biden-bans-scores-of-natural-gas-water-heaters-driving-up-prices-with-lame-duck-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> from The Washington Free Beacon.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>The Department of Energy believes that the new rule will save consumers a mere $112 over the life of the product, the ASAP stated.<\/p>\n<p>But the American Gas Association <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aga.org\/news\/news-releases\/aga-criticizes-doe-natural-gas-instantaneous-water-heater-rulemaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cautioned<\/a> that a full 40 percent of consumers are directly affected by the rule and would see &ldquo;a net cost increase from this rule, rather than even minimal savings.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;DOE&rsquo;s decision to ban an entire segment of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-proposes-energy-efficiency-standards-on-water-heaters\/\" title=\"Biden Admin suggests energy efficiency rules for water heaters.\">instantaneous water heaters<\/a> is deeply concerning and irresponsible,&rdquo; Matthew Agen, chief counsel for the American Gas Association, said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>He contended, &ldquo;The final rule is a violation of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act,&rdquo; which bars the agency from &ldquo;promulgating a standard that renders a product with a distinct performance characteristic unavailable.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Ben Lieberman, a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, was also not impressed by the regulations.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s one more example of an appliance regulation that raises costs and reduces choices,&rdquo; he told the Free Beacon.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It bans an entire category of tankless water heaters and the ones that are most affordable.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>This move, as with the other regulations on appliances like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/finally-begin-kissing-gas-stove-goodbye\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gas stoves<\/a>, not only comes mere days before President-elect Donald Trump retakes the Oval Office, but also after four years of elevated energy prices.<\/p>\n<p>In the name of climate change, the Biden administration has indeed used unelected bureaucrats to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/not-just-gas-stoves-democrats-coming-home-appliances-chopping-block\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crack down<\/a> on basic appliances in the homes of everyday Americans for marginal benefits at best.<\/p>\n<p>Forcing people to pay more in energy bills just to take showers reveals the broader mindset of the climate cult.<\/p>\n<p>They have no reservations about pressuring people to skip washing themselves on their quest to purportedly manage the temperature of the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully this regulation is swiftly canned once new leadership enters the White House.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; 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The regulations concerning non-condensing gas water heaters aim to &#8220;save a significant amount of energy&#8221; and provide &#8220;significant environmental benefits,&#8221; such as reducing carbon dioxide emissions, according to the final rule. Essentially, these regulations will mandate that new gas water heaters &#8220;use approximately 13 percent less energy than the least efficient models available today,&#8221; based on an analysis by the Appliance Standards Awareness Project. The rules are set to take effect in 2029, with standards for tankless models starting in late 2029 or early 2030, as noted by the organization. The Department of Energy published these regulations quietly in the federal register without a press release, which contrasts with recent appliance regulations reported by The Washington Free Beacon.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Energy estimates that consumers will save only $112 over the product&#8217;s lifespan; however, the American Gas Association warns that about 40 percent of consumers affected by this rule may experience &#8220;a net cost increase rather than any savings.&#8221; Matthew Agen, chief counsel for the American Gas Association, expressed concern over what he called an irresponsible decision to ban an entire category of instantaneous water heaters. He argued that this final rule violates the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by making products with specific performance characteristics unavailable.<\/p>\n<p>Ben Lieberman from the Competitive Enterprise Institute criticized these regulations as another instance where appliance rules lead to higher costs and fewer choices for consumers. He pointed out that it bans affordable tankless water heater options.<\/p>\n<p>This action comes just days before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office and follows four years marked by high energy prices. In pursuit of climate change goals, critics argue that unelected officials have imposed restrictions on essential household appliances for minimal benefits at best. They contend this approach forces people to incur higher energy bills simply for basic needs like showering while reflecting a broader agenda focused on climate control at personal expense.<\/p>\n<p>There is hope among some observers that this regulation will be quickly overturned under new leadership in Washington<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2387343,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Joe-Biden-5.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[3620,48051,36279,5565,48050],"class_list":["post-2387342","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-biden","tag-energy-efficiency","tag-environmental-policy","tag-regulations","tag-water-heaters"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Joe-Biden-5.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2387342","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2387342"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2387342\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2387346,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2387342\/revisions\/2387346"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2387343"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2387342"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2387342"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2387342"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}