In December 2016, the Department of Energy adopted four energy conservation standards. It posted the standards on its website so the public could review them for errors before publication in the Federal Register. A year has passed since the error-correction process ended. But the Department still has not published the energy standards in the Federal Register, which is preventing the standards from taking effect. This failure is a violation of the Department’s duties under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Therefore, summary judgment is granted to the plaintiffs, and the Department is ordered to publish the standards.

Trump administration dealt another blow in the courts

Complaint filed suing Trump administration over five stalled energy efficiency standards

Bill savings and pollution reductions from five standards at risk

The Department of Energy, led by Rick Perry, is needlessly delaying energy efficiency rules that would save customers money and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy efficiency is the most affordable and effective solution to America’s energy problems. Appliance and equipment efficiency standards save energy, increase the reliability of the electricity grid, reduce consumer energy bills, and decrease pollution. According to projections by the Department of Energy, standards prescribed by five delayed energy efficiency rules will save about 3% of…

60-day notice of intent to sue for violations of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act

60-day notice of intent to sue for violations of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act

Rick Perry stands by as people across the country lose out on cost savings