President Biden’s climate standards for walk-in freezers could face reckoning under new GOP resolution
In a recent exclusive report, it has been revealed that Congressional Republicans are taking a stand against President Biden’s regulations on appliances, particularly focusing on new green energy standards for freezers. The Department of Energy (DOE) under Biden’s administration announced a final rule in December 2024, setting stricter climate standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. This regulation is scheduled to come into effect in February, but Republican lawmakers are gearing up to challenge and potentially overturn this rule.
Representative Stephanie Bice, a Republican from Oklahoma, introduced a joint resolution of disapproval against the DOE standards for coolers and freezers. This resolution aims to invalidate the final rule issued by the federal agency, giving the Republican-led Congress the power to overturn Biden’s new green energy standard for appliances. Bice emphasized the widespread use of walk-in coolers and freezers in various establishments such as pharmacies, convenience stores, food processing facilities, and restaurants, stating that the Biden administration’s regulations are overly intrusive into consumers’ lives.
The DOE’s final rule argues that the enhanced freezer standards will lead to significant energy conservation and are both technologically feasible and economically justified. However, Bice believes that such regulations place unnecessary burdens on Americans and limit consumer choice. The joint resolution is also being supported by GOP Representative Gary Palmer from Alabama.
This move by Congressional Republicans comes as part of a broader effort to push back against Biden’s green energy regulations on household appliances. In addition to the challenge against freezer standards, there is also a resolution introduced by Palmer to block a ban on non-condensing, natural gas-fired water heaters set for 2029. These actions reflect a larger strategy by Republicans to counteract Biden’s environmental policies.
Looking ahead, President-elect Trump has expressed his intention to overturn many environmental regulations implemented as part of Biden’s climate agenda once he assumes office. This ongoing battle between Republican lawmakers and the Biden administration underscores the deep divide on environmental policies and regulations in Washington.
The article was penned by Aubrie Spady, a Writer for Fox News Digital, providing exclusive insights into the latest developments in the political landscape.
