Ed Whitfield: “I genuinely appreciate your having this hearing.”

According to the administration, DOE has 15 more home appliance standards in the regulatory pipeline, including ones for computers, light bulbs, air conditioners, ovens, furnaces, battery chargers, dishwashers, and ceiling fans.

There are strong feelings on the issue because many people, and we are speaking for our constituents, believe that EPA is exceeding its legal authority under the direction of a president who is trying to impose his will on climate change…

The third goal of the RFS is to boost rural economies, and here we can say that the program has delivered on its promise.

In my view, an appliance that saves a few dollars per year on energy but doesn't work as well is being penny wise and pound foolish.