Biden Sets New Energy Efficiency Rules for Washers and Dryers, Projected to Save Billions in Utility Costs
• Biden administration finalized new energy efficiency rules for clothes washers and dryers, projected to save households $2.2 billion per year on utility bills over the next 30 years
• Rules will ban certain less-efficient washer and dryer models from being sold, leading to estimated carbon emissions reductions of 71 million metric tons
• Regulations reflect agreement reached between environmental groups, industry associations, and manufacturers
• Part of administration's broader climate agenda including over 100 appliance efficiency regulations in past year
• Critics argue rules will restrict consumer choice, increase costs; supporters say needed to combat climate change as residential sector is top carbon emitter