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Trump Wants Showers And Toilets To Flow Greatly Again; So May Utility Bills

"WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump once expressed concern with how low showerhead flow affected his “perfect” hair. Now back in the White House, he’s again taking aim at some high-efficiency household items — and that may mean higher water and electric bills in your home.

One of Trump’s several dozen first-day executive orders promises to “unleash American energy,” including a pledge to ease efficiency standards for household appliances and fixtures.

The standards are intended to make dishwashers, showerheads, refrigerators, laundry machines, toilets and the like use less energy and water. The higher-efficiency appliances can have higher upfront costs, but they save water and electricity."

Alexa St. John and Seth Borenstein report for the Associated Press January 21, 2025.

Source: AP, 01/22/2025