Biden admin crackdown on water heaters would go into effect in 2029 as it targets more home appliances

The Biden administration has targeted a variety of home appliances, including gas stoves, clothes washers and air conditioners

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The Biden administration's newest crackdown on home appliances, specifically water heaters, would take effect in 2029 if its regulatory proposal is enacted as it continues to implement its aggressive energy efficiency campaign. 

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday acknowledged the president was going after home appliances. 

The newest target is water heaters. A Department of Energy (DOE) proposal released late Friday said new regulations would ultimately "accelerate deployment" of electric heat pump water heaters, claiming it would save Americans billions of dollars and reduce carbon emissions. 

"If it is enacted, it would not take into effect until 2029. So, let's not forget that," Jean-Pierre said. "If and when it is enacted, it's going to help save consumers about $11 billion a year."

If finalized, the proposed standards would force less energy efficient, but cheaper, water heaters off the market. Read more and see video here.