The Trump administration is preparing to shut down the Energy Star program, which has helped American households save an average of $450 annually in energy costs, according to The Verge. Energy Star was created in 1992 under the first Bush administration. It provides energy-use information and incentivizes purchases through rebates and tax credits of up to $3,200 per year. The program has saved consumers over $500 billion and returns $350 for every federal dollar spent. EPA officials confirmed a reorganization that eliminates key offices overseeing Energy Star, though did not comment on the program directly. Critics warn the move could raise household energy bills nationwide.
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