The West Virginia Senator blocked a Biden energy nominee over regulation of fossil fuel-powered appliances.
that would force gas stove manufacturers to comply with more stringent efficiency requirements. The rule wouldn’t ban gas stoves, just require new cooktops to not use more than 1,204 kBtu in gas energy annually. About half of all the appliances currently on the market would be unaffected, according toRegardless, to punish the DOE office for daring to work toward
its assigned mission of transitioning the U.S. to a cleaner energy economy, Manchin opted to shut down the Marootian’s nomination proceedings in protest. This is the second time Marootian has been up for the assistant secretary role. During the last round, he made it through Manchin’s committee, but his nomination never got to the full Senate. The Senator’s new stance represents a significant reversal.“While I supported Mr.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Joe Manchin abruptly tanks Biden nominee picked to oversee admin's crackdown on gas stovesSen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is withdrawing his support for President Biden's nominee to oversee appliance regulations over concerns about the administration's gas stove crackdown.
Read more »
Manchin pulls support for DOE nominee over support for gas stove rulesSen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) abruptly canceled a committee vote Wednesday to advance President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Department of Energy efficiency office, citing concerns over the candidate's support for the agency's proposed appliance efficiency standards, which could take half of all gas…
Read more »
Manchin tanks Biden energy nominee over proposed gas stove rulesSenate Energy Committee Chairman Joe Manchin III is putting the kibosh on one of President Biden’s top Department of Energy nominees over the administration’s proposed efficiency standards for new gas stoves.
Read more »
White House hits back after Manchin sinks Biden nominee picked to oversee gas stove crackdownThe White House is standing by its Energy Department nominees after Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., tanked President Biden's pick to oversee energy efficiency regulations this week.
Read more »