Posted on 08/25/2023 11:14:28 AM PDT by lowbridge
Ceiling fans are now the latest target in the Biden administration’s green agenda, sparking pushback from Republicans and manufacturers.
The Department of Energy is proposing a rule that would require ceiling fans to be more energy efficient, arguing the move would save U.S. households on energy costs.
According to the Energy Department’s analysis, the new rules would save households about $39 over the lifespan of the new energy-efficient fan.
However, the cost to manufacturers associated with the increased equipment will total $86.6 million per year, the department said.
Republicans on the House Committee on Small Business say if the rule goes into effect it could put small manufacturers out of business, given the costs the companies would incur in order to comply with the changes.
“This rule would require numerous small business fan manufacturers to redesign their products and may put between 10 and 30 percent of small business ceiling fan manufacturers out of business,” the GOP members of the committee wrote in a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Thursday. “It appears that the Department of Energy (DOE) may not have properly considered small entities during this rulemaking process.”
The Energy Department has been on the warpath to impose more stringent regulations on household appliances for the past several months, proposing new standards for gas stoves, ovens, washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, dishwashers, and other essentials as part of its mission to advance energy efficiency and conservation.
On his first day in office in January 2021, President Biden signed an executive order requiring the Energy Department to make “major revisions” to current appliance regulation standards and standards set by the Trump administration.
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Ceiling fans can save AC usage.
The left won’t be happy until we are living in thatched roof huts and freezing and starving to death.
My home was built in 1992. I am original owner. The ceiling fan in the master bedroom has probably been no less than 50% of the time over the 31 years. I wonder what they think will be more cost effective and/or energy efficient. ??
“...arguing the move would save U.S. households on energy costs.”
If these wonderful Government promises all come true, my savings in health care, energy consumption, consumer protection, etc, means I’ll be able to retire at age 36.
(actually, I’m 72, but you get my drift)
I agree completely and a lot are suffering why do so few see the connection tutsi solution asap
Every government employee needs to be fired. Call it a term limit for government employees. They no longer work for Americans. They are disconnected from the reality. They can get that reality by working like real Americans in the private sector.
Good one.
the fans have to be spun by hand
Candles, caves, and crickets.
At the rate they’re saving you money, you will be able to retroactively retire at 36.
That agency is being rediculous.
As a thought exercise. try to think of one thing, literally anything, that the US government does not feel it should be involved in.
Then review the literal definition of “Totalitarian”.
They want to control everything and everyone. These people are truly Communist left control freaks. This government is so GD out of control...
My ceiling fan identifies as a window.
“the cost to manufacturers associated with the increased equipment will total $86.6 million per year”
Not to worry.
“Your ATM is safe. Your banks are safe. There’s enough cash in the financial system. And there’s an infinite amount of cash at the Federal Reserve.”
https://twitter.com/WallStreetSilv/status/1635470213377323008
This statement is STUPID!!!
“the new rules would save households about $39 over the LIFESPAN of the new energy-efficient fan”
My fans are 20 YEARS OLD. So using this F*CKED UP Logic, I could have saved a whopping $1.95/YEAR per fan by now. Damn!!! with FOUR FANS I could have had ONE Happy Meal per year. I expect my fans to go 10 more years. Now I would average $1.30/year per fan. Will need 5 fans to get a Happy Meal.
FU BIDEN and your entire administration!!!!
Exactly.
Now you’re talking. I hope I don’t go too far retro, though...they’d likely abort me.
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