Over 1,600 energy department webpages on utility bill savings removed as US temperatures soar
Summary
Over 1,600 webpages on the U.S. Department of Energy website that offered advice on saving energy and lowering utility bills were removed in early July 2026. These deletions happened around the same time the Trump administration proposed weakening energy efficiency rules for appliances like air conditioners and heaters.Key Facts
- At least 1,662 Department of Energy webpages about utility bill savings and energy tips were deleted by July 3, 2026.
- The deleted pages were mostly from the department’s “energy saver” section, which provided guidance on protecting the electrical grid during heatwaves.
- The removals coincide with President Trump’s administration pushing to roll back energy efficiency regulations for home appliances.
- The proposed rollback would reverse decades of policies that help reduce household energy costs and improve appliance efficiency.
- Some deleted pages were last active on July 1 and 2, just after New York City’s mayor asked residents to set air conditioners to 78 degrees during a heatwave.
- Critics say the webpage removals and rule rollbacks reduce public access to helpful energy-saving information and could increase costs for consumers.
- The Department of Energy did not explain when or why these webpages were deleted or whether it was linked to the new appliance efficiency proposal.
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