Department of Energy Proposes New Lightbulb Efficiency Rule Today, the White House and the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the Biden-Harris Administration has surpassed its goal to take 100 actions in 2022 to strengthen energy efficiency standards for a range of appliances and equipment to lower costs for American families. These new standards advanced…
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Remarks as Prepared for John Podesta at Third Way on Inflation Reduction Act’s Two-Year Anniversary
Thanks so much, Josh, and thanks to Third Way for hosting today’s event and for your years of advocacy for a clean energy future. It’s great to be here with all of you. We’re gathering during a summer that’s been defined by the climate crisis. July 21st was the hottest day ever recorded by humans.…
A Proclamation on Earth Day, 2024
More than 50 years ago today, some 20 million Americans came together across the country to demand that we prioritize our planet’s well-being. They came from every walk of life and political background, and were united around a common vision: to protect the Earth and our natural treasures for future generations. Their actions…
FACT SHEET: Japan Official Visit with State Dinner to the United States
Today, President Biden welcomed Prime Minister Kishida of Japan for an Official Visit with State Dinner to celebrate the deep and historic ties between our two countries. This visit also reflects the upward trajectory of the U.S.-Japan Alliance as it evolves into a global partnership that promotes a shared vision of progress and prosperity for…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials Previewing the President’s Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate
MODERATOR: Thank you. And good evening, everyone. Apologies that we’re running a little behind, but we just want to welcome you to our call that will preview the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate leaders’ meeting that the President will host tomorrow, Friday, June 17th, at 8:30 p.m. [a.m.] D.C. time. As a reminder, this call…
White House Press Call by Senior Adviser to the President and Director of Communications Ben LaBolt, National Climate Adviser Ali Zaidi, and Senior Adviser to the President for International Climate Policy John Podesta Previewing Climate Week Speech
Via Teleconference 9:47 A.M. EDT MR. FERNÁNDEZ HERNÁNDEZ: Hi. Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining today’s press call to preview President Biden’s speech at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum tomorrow and on the pre- — and on the Biden-Harris administration’s historic efforts to combat climate change. As a reminder, this call will be…
FACT SHEET: U.S.- Japan Climate Partnership
Recognizing that the path to energy security runs through clean energy, the United States and Japan intend to build on their cooperation to increase climate ambition, including through decarbonization and clean energy, and continue to lead on their respective domestic climate efforts and on accelerating international climate action. The two sides intend to reinforce bilateral…
The Importance of Measuring the Fiscal and Economic Costs of Climate Change
By Candace Vahlsing, Associate Director for Climate, Energy, Environment, and Science, Office of Management and Budget & Zach Liscow, Chief Economist, Office of Management and Budget Climate change impacts our economy, health, well-being, security, and quality of life. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the cost of climate and weather disasters in…
U.S.-EU Summit Joint Statement
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FACT SHEET: President Biden to Galvanize Global Action to Strengthen Energy-Security and Tackle the Climate Crisis through the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate
President Biden today will reconvene leaders of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) to galvanize actions that will strengthen energy security, enhance the resilience of global food security, and tackle the climate crisis. These actions are all the more urgent following Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted energy markets, strained…
