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Joe Biden will face fresh accusations of meddling in the lives of American households after his administration announced a green crackdown on dishwashers.
His Department of Energy quietly released tighter rules for the home appliances on Friday afternoon as millions of people across the country prepared to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
The annual nationwide festivities mark the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
The rules, which form part of the administration’s climate change agenda, would slash water use by more than one-third and cut energy use limits by 27% for dishwashers in the U.S.
Any changes would only apply to new models on sale once the new rules have officially come into effect, expected to be 2027.
The new rules would force manufacturers to limit dishwashers to using 3.2 gallons of water per cycle, far below the current federal limit of 5 gallons.