Nebraska, Utah, Texas, and several other states are suing the federal government over energy efficiency standards they claim increase the cost of affordable housing. The lawsuit targets the Energy Efficiency Standards section of the Cranston-Gonzalez Act, arguing it is unconstitutional and adds significant costs to new home construction. While the federal government defends the standards as beneficial in the long run, the states assert they exacerbate the housing affordability crisis. The lawsuit seeks to block future regulations from private organizations involved in setting these standards.
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