November 29, 2017 1 min read

Trump's $2 Trillion Mistake, The "War on Energy Efficiency"

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This document presents a comprehensive analysis of one of the most important consumer pocketbook/economic issues that policymakers deal with, although they do not always see it that way. It shows that the Trump administration is making a $2 trillion mistake by turning its back on four decades of remarkably successful energy efficiency performance standards for consumer durables, such as motor vehicles, home appliances and electronics.

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