DOE Removes 6,000 Energy Conservation Pages as Heat Crisis Peaks

The US Department of Energy deleted roughly 6,000 web pages on energy conservation in July 2026, including thermostat guidance recommending 75–78°F settings. The removals occurred during a historic heatwave that pushed New York City above 100°F for two consecutive days, with no public notice. Republican criticism of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's identical thermostat advice appears to have preceded the action. The Internet Archive preserved the content.