Fast Company: Home energy costs are soaring. Why does Trump want our appliances to be even less efficient?

Eric Smith

Eric Smith, professor of practice and associate director of the Tulane Energy Institute, was interviewed by Fast Company for a story on the Trump administration's plans to roll back energy efficiency efforts.

“What [industry] really despises is change. If I have to change the light bulbs again, that’s a cost. If I leave them alone, leave the efficient light bulbs installed, that’s no cost.”

To read the story in its entirety, visit fastcompany.com:

https://www.fastcompany.com/91578887/trump-attacks-home-appliance-efficiency-energy-prices-soar

 

 

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