A top Biden administration official behind the Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposed regulatory crackdown on gas stoves while encouraging the adoption of their electric counterparts admitted in Congressional testimony Tuesday that she doesn’t know basic facts about installing electric stoves in homes. Geraldine Richmond, the Department of Energy Under Secretary for Science and Innovation, on…
Biden Official Behind Gas Stove ‘Ban’ Admits Not Knowing Basic Facts About Electric Stove Installation
Lawmaker Questions Top Official Over Proposed Gas Stove Ban, Cost to Move to Electric
A top Biden administration official behind the Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposed regulatory crackdown on gas stoves while encouraging the adoption of their electric counterparts admitted in Congressional testimony Tuesday that she doesn’t know basic facts about installing electric stoves in homes. Geraldine Richmond, the Department of Energy Under Secretary for Science and Innovation, on…
Biden Admin Targets Air Conditioning Refrigerants Over Climate Concerns
July 14, 2023
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The Biden administration has announced stringent new rules to reduce the use of coolants used in most air conditioning units and other appliances in the name of fighting climate change, with experts warning it will likely mean Americans will have to pay more to stay cool. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week issued a…
House Passes Another Bill Protecting Gas Stoves From Being Banned
June 14, 2023
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The House on June 14 passed another piece of gas stove legislation. Voting in favor of the Save Our Stoves Act—a bill that would block the Department of Energy’s proposed efficiency rule on gas stoves and similar appliances—were 249 representatives, while 181 went against the measure. The legislation passed just one day after the House…
Biden Admin Targets Another Household Appliance Amid Gas Stove Fallout
The Biden administration may soon finalize regulations on gas-powered home furnaces, restricting consumers’ ability to purchase units found to be outside of the administration’s greenhouse gas emissions goals within the next few months. The regulations proposed by the Department of Energy (DOE) in June 2022 would likely limit consumer choice, increase prices, and have a…
Democratic AGs Urge Federal Regulators to Take Action on Gas Stoves
In the wake of New York’s ban of gas stoves in most new buildings, attorneys general of several Democrat-led states are asking federal regulators to do more to explore regulatory options and warn Americans about the kitchen appliance’s potential health hazards. “Gas stoves, unlike furnaces and water heaters, are not required to meet any voluntary…
Biden Admin Takes Aim at Dishwashers to Tackle ‘Climate Crisis’ After Gas Stove Clampdown
May 8, 2023
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After taking aim at gas stoves as a way to cut greenhouse gases, the Biden administration has turned its attention to other home appliances, with dishwashers now in its crosshairs. The Department of Energy (DOE) on Friday announced congressionally-mandated proposed standards for new dishwashers that promise to lower costs while reducing the amount of carbon…
New York Becomes First State to Ban Gas Stoves
May 3, 2023
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New York has become the first state in the country to ban gas stoves after the state legislature on May 3 approved a new state budget that includes a prohibition on fossil fuel combustion in most new buildings starting in 2026. The final vote followed weeks of what Gov. Kathy Hochul called “very intense” negotiations…
New York Becomes 1st State to Ban Gas Stoves
May 3, 2023
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New York has become the first state in the country to ban natural gas stoves after the state Legislature approved a new state budget that includes a prohibition on fossil fuel combustion in most new buildings starting in 2026. The final vote followed weeks of what Gov. Kathy Hochul called “very intense” negotiations that led…
NTD News Today (March 27): Executive Orders on Climate Coming: John Kerry; US, Canada Strengthen Immigration Law
March 27, 2023
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The Biden administration wants a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by the end of the decade, and Climate Envoy John Kerry says the administration is ready to employ executive orders and other measures to achieve it. New Yorkers who love cooking over a flame could soon find themselves out of luck. The Democrat-led government is close to banning…
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