81 FR 69377 - National Energy Action Month, 2016

Executive Office of the President

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 194 (October 6, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 194 (Thursday, October 6, 2016)]
[Presidential Documents]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-24367]




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                Proclamation 9511 of September 30, 2016

                
National Energy Action Month, 2016

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The sustainability of our country and our world in the 
                21st century rests on our ability to address our shared 
                energy challenges and to encourage diverse, clean, and 
                efficient energy production. During National Energy 
                Action Month, we rededicate ourselves to securing a 
                more prosperous and energy-independent future. As 
                climate change continues to threaten our planet, we 
                must join together to reduce our carbon emissions, 
                protect our environment, and leave behind a cleaner and 
                more resilient world for generations to come.

                Today, America is less reliant on foreign oil than at 
                any point in the previous four decades. To build on 
                this progress, we are implementing new fuel efficiency 
                standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that are 
                projected to significantly reduce diesel consumption. 
                We are also increasing the energy efficiency of our 
                buildings and appliances and modernizing our energy 
                infrastructure as we experience a rapid transformation 
                in the way power is generated and used across our 
                country.

                To ensure our energy security for generations, the 
                United States is partnering with Canada and Mexico to 
                pursue regional energy security and combat climate 
                change. Earlier this year at the North American Leaders 
                Summit, we set an historic goal of achieving 50 percent 
                clean power generation across our continent by 2025. 
                These efforts will bolster a transition to clean energy 
                sources that increase economic competitiveness and 
                strengthen growing industries while supporting hundreds 
                of thousands of new jobs. Our solar industry is 
                creating jobs 12 times faster than the rest of the 
                economy, and wind generation now supports tens of 
                thousands of American jobs. Additionally, we are 
                working to diversify our energy portfolio to include 
                sources of zero emissions power like nuclear and 
                hydropower; expand our supply of affordable, reliable, 
                and efficient energy sources; and make it easier for 
                every American to access cleaner forms of energy.

                In response to the devastating consequences of our 
                changing climate, we are embracing our responsibility 
                to achieve a low-carbon future. To do our part, we are 
                on track to reach the 2020 emissions reductions goals I 
                set when I first took office, and we are pursuing even 
                greater cuts for 2025. Last year, we joined nearly 200 
                countries for the announcement of the most ambitious 
                climate agreement in history, and in September we 
                formally joined the Paris Agreement with China. As we 
                embolden the world to take steps that will dramatically 
                reduce global carbon pollution, we are leading by 
                example--our levels of carbon pollution remain at 
                historic lows. We must continue demonstrating that a 
                country can simultaneously strive for a cleaner 
                environment and a stronger economy.

                Despite this progress, there is much work to do to 
                realize the clean energy economy of tomorrow. Last 
                year, in partnership with 19 other countries, we 
                launched Mission Innovation to accelerate clean energy 
                innovation around the world. Through this initiative, 
                20 countries and the European Union committed to 
                seeking to double public funding for clean energy 
                research and development to $30 billion over 5 years. 
                By doubling our proposed Federal investment in clean 
                energy, we will enable our brightest scientists,

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                engineers, and entrepreneurs to create and advance 
                clean energy technologies that will protect our 
                environment, increase our energy security, and create 
                more jobs across our country.

                Although the difficulties that lie ahead are large, the 
                stakes are too great for inaction. Our children and 
                grandchildren are relying on our ability to rise to 
                these challenges and accomplish what is required of 
                us--including advancing clean, renewable, and 
                independent sources of energy. Throughout National 
                Energy Action Month, let us pledge to reduce our carbon 
                footprint and minimize our energy consumption. Let us 
                strive to continue fighting for a cleaner, stronger, 
                and more secure future for our fellow Americans and for 
                all of humanity.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim October 2016 as 
                National Energy Action Month. I call upon the citizens 
                of the United States to recognize this month by working 
                together to achieve greater energy security, a more 
                robust economy, and a healthier environment for our 
                children.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth day of September, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand sixteen, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and forty-first.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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