Dec. 10, 2013: President Directs Federal Agencies to Use More Renewable Energy
Goal Supports Homegrown Energy Produced by American Workers
WASHINGTON — In the latest step under his Climate Action Plan, President Obama has signed a memorandum directing federal agencies to consume 20 percent of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2020 — more than double the current level. The administration said that meeting this renewable energy goal will support homegrown energy produced by American workers, promote American energy independence, and reduce pollution in U.S. communities.
In 2009, the president directed the federal government to become a leader in clean energy and energy efficiency when he signed Executive Order 13514 on Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance, setting aggressive targets for federal agencies for reducing energy use, carbon pollution, and waste in their operations, and saving taxpayer dollars as a result. The administration said the federal government already has: