House Republicans Target 1975 Law, and Green Building, Appliance Energy Efficiency Rules

In marathon session, GOP and Dems argued that each others policies would raise housing and electricity costs, and limit consumer choice.
House Republicans Target 1975 Law, and Green Building, Appliance Energy Efficiency Rules
An Energy Star rated appliance at a Best Buy store in Marin City, Calif., on March 26, 2010. Justin Sullivan/file/Getty Images
John Haughey
John Haughey
Reporter
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House Republicans want to unravel prior administration polices, they say, that eliminate fossil fuels as an energy option in building and appliance codes, raising housing and electricity costs, and limiting consumer choice.

House Democrats maintain that GOP lawmakers want to eliminate renewable energies as an energy option in building and appliance codes, raising housing and electricity costs, and limiting consumer choice.

John Haughey
John Haughey
Reporter
John Haughey is an award-winning Epoch Times reporter who covers U.S. elections, U.S. Congress, energy, defense, and infrastructure. Mr. Haughey has more than 45 years of media experience. You can reach John via email at [email protected]
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