U.S. Manufacturers to Benefit as GE Appliances Shifts Production

The company, now owned by a Chinese conglomerate, is investing $150 million in 18 American suppliers across 10 states.

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E.P.A. Retreats From Plans to End the Energy Star Program

The agency has faced blowback from business leaders and Republicans over plans to end the popular energy efficiency program.

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California Renters Won’t Have to Buy Their Own Fridge Under New Law

Many tenants have been annoyed that their rental units did not include refrigerators. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law requiring apartments to have fridges and stoves, starting next year.

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Should I Get a Portable Induction Cooktop?

If you’re cooking with gas, it might help your health and the environment. Here’s why.

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Alexa Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. How Smart Is It Now?

It took Amazon several years to overcome technical hurdles as it remade its voice assistant with new artificial intelligence technology.

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Trump Steel Tariffs Expand to Hit Home Appliances Like Refrigerators and Dishwashers

The move is one of the first times this year that consumer products were specifically targeted with higher import taxes.

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Making Dishwashers Great Again?

The Trump administration has moved to roll back efficiency and water standards for appliances, fueled by the president’s fixation on low-flow showers and toilets.

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The Energy Star Sticker May Go Away. Who Could Preserve the Program?

Cuts at the E.P.A. jeopardize the program that certifies efficient home appliances. Manufacturers could run a similar one themselves, but they may not want to.

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Energy Department to Repeal Efficiency Rules for Appliances

Experts say the moves, which would apply to household appliances, will raise energy costs for consumers.

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E.P.A. Plans to Shut Down the Energy Star Program

Employees were told that the popular energy efficiency certification program would be “de-prioritized and eliminated,” according to documents and a recording.

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