Energy, Climate Change
and Our Environment

The President has taken unprecedented action to build the foundation for a clean energy economy, tackle the issue of climate change, and protect our environment.

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"As we recover from this recession, the transition to clean energy has the potential to grow our economy and create millions of jobs - but only if we accelerate that transition. Only if we seize the moment." - President Barack Obama

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Securing American Energy

Learn more about the Administration’s efforts to reduce our dependence on oil, promote energy efficiency, and invest in a clean energy future.

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Climate Change

Find out the steps the Administration is taking to reduce the emissions that contribute to climate change and pollute our air and water.

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Our Environment

Learn how the Federal Government is coming together to protect our nation's precious natural resources.

Energy Blueprint

Download the Blueprint

Read the Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future to learn more about the Administration’s energy plan and how it affects you.

Recent News

  • July 6, 2011 at 7:32 PM EDT

    Woman Business Owner Creates Clean Energy Jobs By Being Bold

    Wendy Jameson, CEO of the "greentech" company Colnatec, epitomizes the entrepreneurial spirit that can drive the American economy forward. Her woman-owned company has received an award from the Department of Energy, in addition to a grant from the Arizona Innovation Challenge that has allowed Colnatec to grow and market itself globally.

  • July 1, 2011 at 2:31 PM EDT

    Joining Forces for Our Oceans, Coasts, and Great Lakes

    Last week, the National Ocean Council brought together more than 500 Federal, state, tribal, and local government representatives, indigenous community leaders, and other stakeholders and members of the public from across the country for a National Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning (CMSP) Workshop in Washington, DC.

  • June 30, 2011 at 7:58 PM EDT

    An Invitation to Our Latest Open Innovation Ecosystem: Energy.Data.Gov

    Today we launched Energy.Data.Gov, the latest installment of our growing family of Data.gov communities to deepen our engagement with stakeholders interested in the analytics to measure our Nation’s energy performance.

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The Obama Energy Agenda
and Gas Prices

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