The White House withdrew Jeff Marootian's name from consideration to lead a Department of Energy office overseeing energy efficiency regulations.
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The White House abruptly withdrew its pick to oversee energy efficiency regulations, including those targeting natural gas-powered stoves, afterIn an unexpected announcement, the White House said it had pulled Jeff Marootian's name from consideration to lead the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy , which crafts.
"While I appreciate that these rules would only apply to new stoves, my view is that it’s part of a broader, administration-wide effort to eliminate fossil fuels," he continued."For that reason, I’m not comfortable moving forward with Mr. Marootian at this time."
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