Biden Administration's Proposed Gas Stove Regulations Could Potentially Save Americans 9 Cents Monthly

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The Biden administration is using the term "Bidenomics" to describe its economic policies, but there is a lack of clarity on what it actuall...

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Irma Estes

04 August 2023 1:16 pm

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Biden Administration's Proposed Gas Stove Regulations Could Potentially Save Americans 9 Cents Monthly

The Lack of Clarity on "Bidenomics"

The Biden administration is using the term "Bidenomics" to describe its economic policies, but there is a lack of clarity on what it actually means. The administration avoids providing specific details, possibly to maintain the illusion that their economic and cost-saving policies are effective.

Revised Expectations on Energy Savings

The Department of Energy has revised its expectations for the amount of energy and money that Americans would save under new rules aimed at banning nearly 50% of gas stoves from the market. The crackdown, supported by Secretary Jennifer Granholm, was initially touted as a way to promote energy efficiency and cost savings. However, the revised expectations suggest that the savings may not be as significant as previously thought.

Promoting Electric Stoves

According to a news article, under the new Biden administration, consumers may be encouraged to switch from gas stoves to electric ones. This change could potentially save consumers around nine cents a month, which adds up to almost $11 over the next ten years. The decision to promote electric stoves is based on revised data from the Department of Energy (DOE), as the initial data was found to be incorrect by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM).

Questioning Experts and Lack of Transparency

The Department of Energy (DOE) has projected changes in energy savings, attributing them to the recognition that current cooking products are more efficient than previously assumed. The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) has highlighted the importance of questioning experts, despite the Biden administration's advice against doing so.

The article criticizes central planners, particularly mentioning Granholm and the Department of Energy (DOE), for exaggerating problems and promoting their solutions, only to later downplay the expectations. It specifically mentions the DOE's ban on incandescent lightbulbs, suggesting that the government promises it will be beneficial without allowing any questions. The overall tone of the article seems skeptical of government intervention and highlights a lack of transparency.

Savings and Affordability

The article discusses the savings that some people may have experienced due to the policies of President Biden. It sarcastically mentions that if someone saved 16 cents at their July 4th family barbecue, they now have 25 cents in the bank. The article also mentions the induction stoves that the Biden administration promotes, suggesting that people would need to save around $999.75 more to afford one.

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