The Department of Energy (DOE) announced Monday that it will postpone the implementation of Biden-er era rules that would limit fossil fuel use in federal buildings. [emphasis, links added]
The DOE pushed the compliance date for its final rules to May 1, 2026, a year later than originally planned as it reviews standards that ensure consistency with President Donald Trump’s administration priorities.
The move is one of many actions aimed at prioritizing government goals over climate change regulations.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, the Department of Energy is adopting an energy strategy – leveraging all affordable, reliable and safe sources,” he said. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in a statement.
“This pause will ensure that our federal buildings can leverage the most efficient power available, lower costs and reduce the scope of over-regulation,” he continued.
The policy states that between 2025 and 2029, new or majorly renovated buildings reduce the use of fossil fuels by 90%, and completely eliminates projects beyond 2030.
The rule follows the Biden administration’s goal of net zero emissions in all federal buildings by 2045.
“These green buildings are meaningless.” Steve Milloy, a senior Institute of Energy and Environment researcher and former Trump’s EPA transition team member, told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
He continued: “These things don't work and aren't cost-effective. Contractors like it because it's more expensive.”
Milloy added: “Ironically, the old EPA headquarters had a sick building syndrome because it could save energy by making the building sealed.”
“It's bad for people working in buildings and doesn't make sense to taxpayers,” Miloy said, adding: “It's just stupid, it's not helpful to the environment.”
According to the Federal Gazette, the Department of Energy is now postponing law enforcement while reviewing the rule to ensure it is consistent with the current government’s concerns about energy security and reliability.
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