Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., is a skeptic about the DOE’s assessment of gas stoves.
Republicans invited witnesses representing the gas industry and from conservative think tanks, who argued that the DOE wants to limit consumer choices.“Fifty percent of the market will not comply with DOE’s rule. That is a substantial amount of gas cooktops,” said Matthew Agen, chief regulatory counsel for energy at the American Gas Association. “Of the higher-end cooktops, professional-grade cooking products, about 96% will be wiped out.
Appliance Standards Awareness Project executive director Andrew deLaski, who was invited by Democrats, countered that the gas stove manufacturers would have several years to develop new models that comply with the standards because the rule would not take effect until 2027.
“It’s important to recognize that gas stoves perpetuate an unsustainable reliance on fossil fuels and can cause significant health issues,” Bush said. “We know the Department of Energy’s proposed rule and new efficiency standards will reduce both the negative climate and health impacts.”
GOP lawmakers attacked the Biden administration’s proposal to regulate efficiency standards for some kitchen appliances during a House Oversight hearing. President Biden and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have already clarified they do not plan to outlaw gas stoves.…