Trump’s Energy Department Unveils Broad Rule Changes Aimed at Cutting Red Tape

May 15, 2025

he U.S. Department of Energy on Monday proposed to eliminate or change more than 40 regulations and programs to align them with President Donald Trump’s efforts to relax federal rules and gut diversity initiatives.

The moves will save U.S. taxpayers $11 billion, the agency said in a statement, calling it the first step in its largest-ever deregulatory effort.