In a common sense vote, both Democrats and Republicans joined to pass a resolution to override the new gas appliance regulations that would create all sorts of havoc for many renters and homeowners, especially those in duplex and multi-family units.
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Senate votes to cancel Biden gas furnaces regulation with help from Democrats - Washington Examiner
The Senate approved a resolution that would roll back energy efficiency standards for gas furnaces, setting up a possible veto from President Joe Biden.
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Senate votes to cancel Biden gas furnaces regulation with help from Democrats
Nancy VuMay 21, 2024 7:03 pm
The Senate approved a resolution that would roll back the Department of Energy’s energy efficiency standards for gas furnaces, setting the measure up for an expected veto from President Joe Biden.
The disapproval resolution, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), would overturn a finalized rule from the DOE that would mandate energy efficiency standards for residential gas furnaces, with the aim of saving consumers money and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Cruz and other Republicans said the policy would effectively ban all non-condensing furnace models, forcing consumers to either adopt electric heat pumps or pay a high price to meet the requirements of the new residential furnaces.
“This rule is a continuation of the Biden administration’s capitulation to environmental radicals who value following climate dogma more than helping families actually provide for their kids and save for the future,” Cruz said during floor remarks.
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Earlier on Tuesday, the White House issued a statement of administrative policystating Biden would veto the measure, defending the rule as “technologically feasible, and economically justified.” . . .