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Wright: DOE and EPA moves aim to expand consumer choice on fuel standards and appliance rules
Summary
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the administration is working with EPA and DOE to roll back some standards, saying regulators should let consumers choose rather than forcing higher‑cost fuel or appliance standards.
When asked whether restrictions on fuel standards for cars were being lifted, Wright said changes are underway at the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy and framed the approach as restoring consumer choice. "If you wanna buy an expensive design device that consumes less energy, god bless you...But if you can't afford to buy a super fancy, next generation hot water heater or dryer, you shouldn't be forced to buy a super expensive one," he said.
Wright characterized the effort as letting consumers choose rather than mandating high‑cost equipment, and suggested DOE and EPA rule changes are part of a broader deregulatory approach; he did not provide specific regulatory text or implementation dates in the interview.
