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Energy efficiency advocates decry Trump plan to cut appliance regulations

The Trump administration wants to eliminate or weaken 47 Department of Energy regulations, including some efficiency standards for appliances. But efficiency advocates say that would be illegal.

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Jeff Brady
Jeff Brady is the Climate and Energy Correspondent on NPR's Climate Desk. He reports on the intersection of climate change and politics to reveal whether and how the U.S. is meeting its obligations to address the breakdown of the climate. And his reporting examines who's reshaping the energy system and who are the winners and losers. A key element of Brady's reporting is holding accountable those who block or stall efforts to address climate change in an effort to preserve their business.