Biden's New Furnace Rules Spark Debate Over Costs vs. Climate Benefits

Biden administration announced new regulations on gas furnaces, requiring higher efficiency models by 2028. This would remove cheaper, less efficient furnaces from the market.
The Department of Energy says the new standards will reduce utility costs and greenhouse gas emissions. But the regulations have faced criticism for reducing consumer choice.
Installing new, more efficient furnaces will be costly for many homeowners who don't currently have them. Industry groups estimate 60% of furnaces may be removed from the market.
The furnace regulations are part of a broader Biden administration push on appliance efficiency standards, covering items like stoves, washers, and air conditioners.
Critics argue the administration's regulations will hike costs and limit options for consumers, spreading to more and more household appliances.

Biden administration announced new regulations on gas furnaces, requiring higher efficiency models by 2028. This would remove cheaper, less efficient furnaces from the market.
The Department of Energy says the new standards will reduce utility costs and greenhouse gas emissions. But the regulations have faced criticism for reducing consumer choice.
Installing new, more efficient furnaces will be costly for many homeowners who don't currently have them. Industry groups estimate 60% of furnaces may be removed from the market.
The furnace regulations are part of a broader Biden administration push on appliance efficiency standards, covering items like stoves, washers, and air conditioners.
Critics argue the administration's regulations will hike costs and limit options for consumers, spreading to more and more household appliances.