Gallego Fights for Program That Saves Arizonans Hundreds on Their Utility Bills

The Trump administration recently announced it would end the Energy Star program, which saves households an average of $450 a year on their energy bills
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)is fighting to save the Environmental Protect Agency’s (EPA)Energy Starprogram, which saves Arizonans money by providing independent assurance that everything from appliances to homes are energy efficient investments. Despite decades of success and bipartisan support, the Trump administration plans on ending the program.
“With energy prices continuing to be a top concern for American families, programs like Energy Star are more critical than ever. By choosing Energy Star products, a typical household can save about $450 annually on their energy bills, all while enjoying the quality and performance they expect,”Senator Gallego wrote in a letter to EPA Administrator Zeldin.“Over the lifetime of the program, every dollar EPA has spent on Energy Star resulted in nearly $350 in energy cost savings for American business and households.”
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Senator Gallego also highlighted Energy Star’s success in Arizona writing,“in Arizona alone, 45 percent of the housing and rental market is Energy Star certified. To date, more than 345,000 Energy Star certified homes and apartments have been built across Arizona, offering consumers high-quality housing options that deliver real energy savings and performance benefits.”
“I strongly urge you to reconsider any efforts to eliminate the Energy Star program,”he concludes.“Its continued operation is essential to advancing our shared goals of economic growth, energy efficiency, and improving affordability for all Americans.”
Read the full letterHERE.
6/3/25