In a decisive move to cut costly climate bureaucracy, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to terminate the popular leftist Energy Star program.
The iconic blue label certification for home appliances will end after 33 years as part of a broader agency reorganization.
The EPA plans to eliminate the Energy Star program as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to streamline bloated federal agencies.
The decision marks a significant shift away from the previous administration’s climate-focused agenda toward more practical, business-friendly policies.
The move seeks to remove unnecessary government intervention in consumer markets.
Energy Star, a voluntary labeling program introduced in 1992, has placed its blue certification labels on everything from refrigerators to dishwashers and air conditioners.
While proponents claim the program has saved consumers money, critics have long questioned whether such federal certifications are necessary.
These critics argue that manufacturers in a free market already compete to create energy-efficient products based on consumer demand.
The decision comes as part of a broader EPA reorganization that will also eliminate divisions overseeing climate change initiatives.
EPA Office of Atmospheric Protection director Paul Gunning confirmed the program’s elimination.
He signaled the administration’s commitment to streamlining government and reducing regulatory burdens on American manufacturers and consumers.
Additionally, the reorganization includes dissolving the EPA’s Office of Atmospheric Protection and the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.
These changes align with President Trump’s campaign promises to cut government waste and focus federal agencies on their core missions.
Democrats have already started criticizing the move. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH) claimed it would increase costs for consumers.
Meanwhile, industry groups that have benefited from the government certification program have urged the EPA to reconsider.
The EPA has responded that these changes will improve the agency’s structure and advance its core mission of actual environmental protection rather than climate activism.
The move represents a return to the EPA’s original purpose: ensuring clean air and water instead of pushing costly climate agendas that burden American businesses and consumers with higher prices.
For Americans concerned about government overreach, ending Energy Star removes yet another unnecessary federal program.
As a result, manufacturers are expected to continue developing energy-saving technologies based on consumer preferences and market competition rather than federal mandates.
