Regulation - Page 11

Biden admin unveils latest effort to crack down on gas-powered cars, push EVs

July 28, 2023

Biden admin unveils latest effort to crack down on gas-powered cars, push EVs

The Department of Transportation released new fuel emissions standards Friday which automakers said could cost the industry hundreds of billions of dollars.

Experts warn Biden admin's water heater crackdown will hike prices, reduce consumer choice

July 26, 2023

Experts warn Biden admin's water heater crackdown will hike prices, reduce consumer choice

Energy experts and industry groups said the Biden administration's recent energy efficiency proposal targeting water heaters would reduce consumer choice and increase prices.

Biden admin quietly settles with eco groups to restrict oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico

July 24, 2023

Biden admin quietly settles with eco groups to restrict oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico

The Biden administration quietly agreed to a number of oil and gas leasing restrictions requested by environmental groups in a late Friday agreement filed in federal court.

Biden admin cracks down on another popular home appliance

July 22, 2023

Biden admin cracks down on another popular home appliance

The Biden administration is moving forward with new energy efficiency regulations, this time targeting water heaters in an effort to curb emissions and reduce energy use.

Biden admin unveils sweeping new actions increasing costs for oil, gas leasing

July 20, 2023

Biden admin unveils sweeping new actions increasing costs for oil, gas leasing

The Biden administration unveiled sweeping new rules increasing the costs for oil and gas developers who lease on public lands in a move designed to "ensure fair return to taxpayers."

Biden admin hit with lawsuit over eco actions that industry says could cost million jobs

July 20, 2023

Biden admin hit with lawsuit over eco actions that industry says could cost million jobs

The largest American chemical industry trade group has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, accusing it of violating federal law in pursuit of chemical regulations.

Republican senator aims to force Biden admin to crank thermostats higher to follow their own climate guidance

July 19, 2023

Republican senator aims to force Biden admin to crank thermostats higher to follow their own climate guidance

FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is introducing legislation to force the Biden administration to "lead by example" and set its thermostats higher.

Biden admin crackdown on dishwashers faces widespread opposition

July 19, 2023

Biden admin crackdown on dishwashers faces widespread opposition

A recent Department of Energy proposal to increase efficiency standards for dishwashers is facing pushback from a coalition of nearly 20 industry and consumer groups.

Study casts doubt on electric vehicles' climate, cost benefits: 'Won't achieve the goals intended'

July 18, 2023

Study casts doubt on electric vehicles' climate, cost benefits: 'Won't achieve the goals intended'

The massive push to increase electric vehicle adoption and restrict gas-powered car sales could inadvertently lead to higher emissions and consumer costs.

Ted Cruz, Joe Manchin secure gas stove protection bill in must-pass govt funding package

July 14, 2023

Ted Cruz, Joe Manchin secure gas stove protection bill in must-pass govt funding package

Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., successfully inserted an amendment into a must-pass government funding package to protect gas stoves from regulation.