As you may know, the beginning of October marks the beginning National Energy Awareness Month, a national effort to underscore how central energy is to our national prosperity, security, and environmental well-being. In commemoration of National Energy Awareness Month, the Obama Administration is kicking off a month of clean energy events and activities. Senior administration officials from across the federal government will be highlighting the work they are doing to position our country for a sustainable future, create new clean energy jobs and lay the foundation for our long-term economic security. Check out the current calendar of events, and be sure to check back often as more events are added.
Since taking office, President Obama and his Administration have taken unprecedented steps to build a clean energy economy in this country. We’ve invested over $90 billion in clean energy technology through the Recovery Act. We worked with the automotive industry and the environmental community to set new tough new fuel-economy standards and the first-ever greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and light trucks. And the federal government itself — one of the largest consumers of energy in the country, is leading by example by cutting its carbon footprint and finding creative ways to go green.
Fonte: White House