President Barack Obama delivers remarks on energy after a tour of a Solar Panel Field at the Copper Mountain Solar 1 Facility, the largest photovoltaic plant operating in the country with nearly one million solar panels powering 17,000 homes, in Boulder City, Nevada, March 21, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson).
Last month, the Administration released the 1-year progress report (PDF) on the Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future (PDF) to detail the steps taken over the past year to achieve the President's energy goals. A few highlights featured in the report include doubling non-hydroelectric renewable energy generation since 2008, reducing net oil imports by 10 percent in the last year, setting historic fuel economy standards for cars and trucks, and upgrading more than 1 million American homes.
Following the release of the progress report, President Obama embarked on an energy tour to spread the message. At each stop, the President emphasized the need to invest in clean energy solutions, encourage energy efficiency technologies, and support American oil and gas production, while ending century-old subsidies to oil companies.
These actions represent just a snapshot of the Administration's efforts to promote American-made energy. For more information, check out the highlights below; read the blog posts by Heather Zichal, the Deputy Assistant to the President on Energy and Climate Change, about American energy facts and ending subsidies to Big Oil; and listen to the recent weekly addresses that the President dedicated to energy policy (March 3rd, March 10th, March 17th).
Events
President Obama tours a 48 megawatt solar farm in Nevada
In the first event on his energy tour, President Obama toured the Copper Mountain Solar 1 Facility in Boulder City, Nevada. This facility is the largest of its kind and has enough capacity to power around 17,000 homes. Following the tour, President Obama gave remarks about his administration's all-of-the-above energy strategy. Learn more about his visit and read his remarks.
President Obama travels to Cushing, Oklahoma, signs Executive Order
On March 22nd, President Obama travelled to Cushing, OK, a major hub connecting crude oil supplies with refineries. During his remarks, he directed his administration to expedite the proposed pipeline connecting Cushing to Gulf Coast refineries. In Cushing, he also signed an Executive Order calling for a streamlined review and permitting process for infrastructure projects. Learn more about the President's stop in Cushing, OK, at this blog post or by reading his remarks.
President Obama visits Ohio State University, sees the fastest electric car in the world
On March 22nd, President Obama traveled to Columbus, OH, to visit the Center for Automotive Research at the Ohio State University. While there, the President saw the Buckeye Bullet, the fastest electric car in the world, which can travel at speeds up to 300 miles per hour. Following the tour, the President spoke about his all-of-the-above energy strategy, highlighting the need to apply to energy issues the same kind of ingenuity and innovation that created the Buckeye Bullet. Learn more about the President's visit to OSU and read his remarks.
News
The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases Green Goods and Services report
On March 22nd, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their Green Goods and Services report, finding that the United States had 3.1 million green goods and services jobs in 2010. These jobs accounted for 2.4 percent of the total U.S. employment.
EPA issues 2011 Fuel Economy Trends report
On March 8th, the EPA released their annual report, "Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through 2011, "finding that the average fuel efficiency for new cars and light duty trucks has increased while the average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions continue to decrease for the seventh consecutive year.
Obama Administration and Great Lakes States announce agreement for offshore wind development
On March 30th, the Obama Administration joined with the governors of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York and Pennsylvania to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will streamline the efficient and responsible development of offshore wind resources in the Great Lakes. This effort underscores the President's commitment to American made energy, increasing energy independence, and creating jobs.
Obama Administration announces industry commitments to the "Green Button" initiative
On March 22nd, the Obama Administration announced that nine major utilities and electricity suppliers have signed on to the Green Button initiative, an industry-led effort that responds to a White House call-to-action to provide consumers with easy-to-understand data about their household energy use. The companies have committed to provide more than 15 million households with secure access to their energy data with a simple click of an online Green Button.
EPA proposes first carbon pollution standard for future power plants
On March 27th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the first Clean Air Act standard for carbon pollution from new power plants. EPA's proposed standard reflects the ongoing trend in the power sector to build cleaner plants that take advantage of American-made technologies, including new, clean-burning, efficient natural gas generation, which is already the technology of choice for new and planned power plants. At the same time, the rule creates a path forward for new technologies to be deployed at future facilities that will allow companies to burn coal, while emitting less carbon pollution.
Army plans $7 billion in industry partnerships for renewables
On March 19th, the U.S. Army reported that it will partner with industry to invest up to $7 billion over the next 10 years in renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal energy. The military department has released a draft request for proposal (RFP) that could allow multiple projects to begin nationwide.
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