35 h. ago Energy Star, on the Trump's target list, has a long history of helping consumers' wallets and the planet

Since the early 1990s, the small blue Energy Star label has appeared on millions of household appliances, electronics and even buildings across the United States. But as the Trump administration considers terminating some or all of the program, it is worth a look at what exactly this government-backed label means, and why it has become one of the most recognizable environmental certifications in the country.

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45 h. ago House GOP plan to gut green energy tax credits meets resistance in Senate

Several Republican senators say they're opposed to the wholescale repeal of certain clean energy tax credits passed by the House. Their phones have been ringing off the hook from industry leaders and energy lobbyists who want to make sure the Senate makes changes to the bill.

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3 d. ago How the 'Big Beautiful Bill' positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate

When it comes to energy policy, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"—the official name of a massive federal tax-cut and spending bill that House Republicans passed in May 2025—risks raising Americans' energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

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4 d. ago 5 simple (and cheap) things to make your house use less energy

Sometimes reducing your home's energy use can be as simple as opening a window or buying tape. Here are five easy ways to have a more climate-friendly home and save on energy bills at the same time.

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2 w. ago House bill threatens Alaska jobs and affordable energy. The Senate must step up.

House bill threatens Alaska jobs and affordable energy. The Senate must step up.  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

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3 w. ago REFORMING NUCLEAR REACTOR TESTING AT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

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3 w. ago Hitchhiker's Guide to where the 'big, beautiful bill' stands, and what happens Sunday in the Budget Committee

House Republicans are negotiating bill agreements on green energy tax credits, Medicaid work requirements and more, with a Budget Committee meeting set for Sunday night.

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