DOE's newly finalized #WaterHeater standards are set to avert more than 330 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. By midcentury, the standards will be cutting CO2 emissions by an amount equivalent to those from *25* gas-fired power plants! #RaisetheStandards

These student loan servicing changes will have major impacts for millions of borrowers seeking loan forgiveness or just making their payments. Here’s a breakdown.

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Another great CFPB research report- this time showing why “all in” pricing is so important. When businesses unbundle their pricing (ie start charging junk fees) consumers end up paying more

Great news for consumers out of the MD Supreme Court! 'The courts have vindicated that our [Maryland Office of People's Counsel] complaint should never have been dismissed.' #ProtectConsumers #ConsumerLaw #EnergyEfficiency

“If the #ACP ends, we risk reversing the significant progress this program has made towards closing the #digitalDivide . Households have come to rely on the ACPs monthly benefit to afford reliable & consistent access 2 broadband” #ExtendACP Jessica Rosenworcel docs.fcc.gov/public/attachm…

ICYMI: we're now requiring internet service providers to display Broadband Facts – like FDA nutrition labels – that show you everything about broadband prices, introductory rates, data allowances, and speeds.

Here's a quick one minute breakdown⏳

FHFA today announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie published new Reconsideration of Value (ROV) policies for property appraisals after months of collaboration with FHFA and HUD's Federal Housing Administration. fhfa.gov/Media/PublicAf…

Today, members of the Underserved Mortgage Markets Coalition released a statement applauding Monday’s announcement from the FHFA finalizing a rule on fair housing, fair lending, and equitable housing finance (EHF).

Grateful to FHFA, @cfpb and our partners NCLC ourfinancialsecurity Consumer Reports National Fair Housing Alliance to work on serving LEP New Yorkers, and build on this rule.

An unusually high rate is definitely a red flag, says Andrew Pizor NCLC, who suggests paying close attention to the APR, which includes fees.

That way, a loan with a 1% interest rate & $1 million in fees can't be labeled 1%. #StopTheDebtTrap bankrate.com/mortgages/pred…

Yesterday U.S. Department of Energy adopted new efficiency standards for #WaterHeaters that will significantly reduce harmful carbon pollution and other air pollutants while also reducing consumers’ energy costs. Learn more here! 👇 #RaiseTheStandards #SolutionsForPollution appliance-standards.org/document/water…

We look forward to working with FHFA to build on the foundation provided by this new rule & support the needs of consumers with limited English proficiency, close the Racial Homeownership Gap, and support renters. #RacialJustice #ProtectConsumers nclc.org/final-fhfa-rul…

' #EnergyEfficiency is not a partisan issue,' writes Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in an op-ed for the UnionLeader.com. 'It has long been a bipartisan, common-sense solution to address significant energy costs facing families.' #ProtectConsumers unionleader.com/opinion/op-eds…

We join organizations nationwide in urging the The White House and Department of Housing and Urban Development to release the AFFH rule promptly. It's time for equitable housing opportunities for everyone. #HoUSed #FairHousingMonth #AFFH

.Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed AFFH rule is a step towards fair and accessible housing for all. The White House, release the final AFFH rule to empower communities and promote housing justice. #HoUSed #FairHousingMonth #ProtectHomeowners #ProtectConsumers

Today, the CFPB issued a new report that suggests consumers tend to pay more for products that have more complex pricing structures. consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsr…

The AFFH mandate can boost the American economy by increasing economic opportunities and improving outcomes for millions. The White House, it's time to release the AFFH rule to ensure a fair and equitable housing market. #HoUSed #FairHousingMonth

.Senator Peter Welch is in the house at the Shaw Watha T. Daniel Library to speak in support of his bill to #ExtendACP .

'A lot of people are struggling day-to-day and they need high speed internet as much as they need electricity.' #HomeworkGap #DigitalDivide

'Affordable high speed internet is essential in America...this is not a luxury...the President is a strong advocate for the ACP.' President Biden The White House #ExtendACP

'The ACP has been the most successful tool ever in our fight to close the #DigitalDivide .' Geoffrey Starks #ExtendACP #HomeworkGap