Department of Energy Puts on Hold the Biden Gas Stove and Home Appliances Rules

March 28, 2025 — bunkerville

Just a year ago Biden was on a tear to ban gas stoves. The absurdity of the Biden administration shown in spades. Never thinking of the consumer, only the nonsense of some theory that this will save the planet. Anyone want to bet that perhaps getting rid of thousands of extraneous  government workers may put a dent in this nonsense? Let us hope.

Zero Hedge:

In 2023, consumer watchdog Alliance for Consumers calculated the cost of President Joe Biden’s regulations on appliances such as water heaters, air conditioners, gas stoves, and other devices. The watchdog found that these measures would cost the average American household more than $9,100.

In its decision to delay the effective dates of the three home appliance rules, the DOE said it acted in accordance with President Donald Trump’s Jan. 31 executive order “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation.”

The presidential action aims to “alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens” and prevent the federal regulation from imposing “massive costs on the lives of millions of Americans.”

Bunkerville flashbacks:

So, it’s only the high capacity burners that will be banned. Where have I heard this before? Next they will come for the pilot light on our gas hot water heaters.

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm Says They Don’t Want To Ban All Gas Stoves — Just SOME Gas Stoves

I will give you a hint. It may have something to do with the weight of the grate….

Good thing there is nothing going on in the world so that we can focus on these important issues.

House Hearing on Gas Stoves – 50 Percent of Present Gas Stoves Must Be Upgraded

July 19, 2023 — bunkerville

This is Democrats highest priority right now…gas stoves.We learn that all appliances are up for review so it will not stop at gas stoves during a hearing yesterday. As promised by the old warhorse Gina McCarthy:

Gina McCarthy: “We’re actually going to do 100 rules this year alone on appliances.”

May 9, 2022 — bunkerville

Climate Adviser Gina…. she couldn’t get confirmed for any position in the White House such as head of the EPA as she had back in the Obama administration so they slide her in as Climate Adviser. 

It’s easy to forget that just a couple of years ago, what was going down. Here is are a few golden moments of Tucker Carlson.

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House Hearing on Gas Stoves – 50 Percent of Present Gas Stoves Must Be Upgraded

July 19, 2023 — bunkerville

This is Democrats highest priority right now…gas stoves.We learn that all appliances are up for review so it will not stop at gas stoves during a hearing yesterday. As promised by the old warhorse Gina McCarthy:

Gina McCarthy: “We’re actually going to do 100 rules this year alone on appliances.”

May 9, 2022 — bunkerville

Climate Adviser Gina…. she couldn’t get confirmed for any position in the White House such as head of the EPA as she had back in the Obama administration so they slide her in as Climate Adviser. I will give you a couple of flashbacks that cover this piece of work.

She is living her dream.. flashback 2014

EPA McCarthy will ‘go after’ critics who question agency

May 5, 2014 — bunkerville

But I digressed. Here is the hearing

The Department of Energy (DOE) on Feb. 1 published a proposed federal regulation that would require millions of household gas stoves in the United States to be modified for “energy efficiency,” according to the rule’s text, which has provoked an outcry from Republicans. In testimony before the subcommittee, Geraldine Richmond, the Under Secretary of Energy for Science and Innovation who oversaw the rulemaking process, said she does not know how an electric stove, the suggested alternative under the rule, would be installed.

“But I do!” exclaimed Perry. “You need to run a 220 line and you’ll need an electrician to do it. You’ll need to hire someone to come in and drill holes in your floor and pull wire to the panel, and hook that whole thing up,” he added, before asking whether Richmond had included the cost of installation in the estimated efficiency savings.

Natural gas stoves are used in 40% of all homes in the United States and are cheaper, as well as quicker to use, than electric induction stoves, according to Bloomberg News. The rule proposed by DOE would require 50% of stoves to be upgraded to meet new energy standards, according to Richmond’s comments during the hearing on gas stoves held on Tuesday.

Perry Grills DOE Official: ‘Do You Know What It Takes To Put An Electric Stove In Your Home?’

At a House Oversight Subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) questioned Dr. Geraldine Richmond about a potential gas stove rule.

H/T: Worldnet Daily

‘That Argument Is Not Flying With Me’: Lauren Boebert Grills DOE Official On Gas Stove Rule

At a House Oversight Subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) questioned Dr. Geraldine Richmond about a potential gas stove rule.

So sick of these people trying to control other people’s lives.

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Who Knew? House Hearing: Having a Gas Stove is Racist Apparently

May 26, 2023 — bunkerville

Wednesday’s House hearing on the ban of gas stoves brought out the best of the Democrats. This is about having concern for Black and Brown communities. The Black spin on it is that having a gas stove is racist apparently since it effects Black and Brown communities more. That is a new twist pushed forward. Did you know we are being poisoned by our gas stove? I am looking for the studies on the deadly gas stove. Add of course Air Pollution, Climate Change and we have a trifecta.

Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) criticized Republicans for their concern over legislation regulating gas stoves, saying they’re more concerned about appliances than climate change. She goes on to attack absentee and corporate landlords who apparently have known all along that they were gassing blacks with this poison.

The “Squad” member said she wished members of her opposing party were as concerned “about black and brown communities” as they are an appliance. She believes three years is “generous to manufacturers.” in getting their act together.

“The proposed rule is not a ban on gas stoves,” Bush said during the hearing. “We are regulating indoor air pollution.”

The debate in Congress regarding gas stoves started after the Department of Energy unveiled its “Energy Policy and Conservation Program” in February, with the program allowing the DOE to set new efficiency and conservation standards for consumer conventional cooking products, including gas stoves. The DOE said in a memo that the proposed rules would make at least half of U.S. stove models ineligible for repurchase in stores if they were to come into force today.

The House Oversight Committee had invited two DOE officials, Alejandro Moreno, the acting assistant secretary for DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, and Dr. Carolyn Snyder, the office’s deputy assistant secretary, to testify, but the two declined the offer on Wednesday.  Am I the only one wondering why? (Sarc)

Key Takeaways:

The Department of Energy’s proposed rule for gas stoves would impact at least half of new gas stoves sold in the U.S. and would render most of the existing market noncompliant if the proposed rule is finalized.

The Biden Administration has unleashed a tidal wave of new regulatory burdens aimed at Americans’ appliances which harm consumer choice. In addition to new standards for gas stoves, the Department of Energy has targeted dishwashers, refrigerators, water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, and other household appliances.

The Biden Administration is pushing a radical climate agenda while ignoring the real world impacts these policies have on the American people.

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Hearing Wrap Up: Department of Energy’s Proposed Rule Regulates Gas Stoves Out of Existence, Further Strangles U.S. Consumer Choice

And how can we not include Granholm’s take on the whole matter. This was two months ago when gas stoves were simply energy hogs…the poison theory had not yet been developed apparently.

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Energy Secretary Granholm Says They Don’t Want To Ban All Gas Stoves — Just SOME Gas Stoves

March 24, 2023 — bunkerville

 

Jennifer….Start your ban in Colorado – Aspen first, then the other wealthy mountain areas, then do Boulder and Denver and so forth. Out to California. Make sure to start with the wealthy. How about The French Laundry.  I want to hear the rich rant at losing their prize kitchens as they voted for this madness,  Let their favorite restaurants use electricity. Cook their steaks and heat their woks on electricity.Thanks for ruining out lives. 

So, it’s only the high capacity burners that will be banned. Where have I heard this before? Next they will come for the pilot light on our gas hot water heaters.

I will give you a hint. It may have something to do with the weight of the grate…. 

Good thing there is nothing going on in the world so that we can focus on these important issues.

 

 

While we are at it, more deep thoughts from Jenny on behalf of our energy department.

What’s Charging Those Stations? 🤔 | Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm On Gas Prices & EVs

The Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm claims that you will save over $60 every fill up if you just bought a $50,000 electric vehicle. That will not only save you money somehow but also save the planet from those dangerous fossil fuels. Funny though, what is charging the charging stations that fuel EVs? Could it be coal?

 

 

By the way, this inflation thingy….

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm: “Oh, For Sure” Biden Is “Really Focused” On Inflation

 

 

The wrap…When You Blame EVERYONE but Yourself.. Biden says inflation is just a smidgen and then back down, a wee bit, just temporary, yes.

 

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Army Corps of Engineers delivers 18-month delay to Great Lakes Tunnel Project — The Center Square

Tacky Raccoons: So some meme fodder appeared recently and he decided to take it for a spin. 

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