Energy, Climate Change
and Our Environment

The President has taken unprecedented action to build the foundation for a clean energy economy, tackle the issue of climate change, and protect our environment.

Energy at a Glance Securing American Energy Climate Change Our Environment Energy News

“We can’t have an energy strategy for the last century that traps us in the past. We need an energy strategy for the future – an all-of-the-above strategy for the 21st century that develops every source of American-made energy.” - President Barack Obama, March 15, 2012

President Obama Tours a Solar Facility

Securing American Energy

Learn more about the Administration’s efforts to reduce our dependence on oil, promote energy efficiency, and invest in a clean energy future.

View of weather systems from air

Climate Change

Find out the steps the Administration is taking to reduce the emissions that contribute to climate change and pollute our air and water.

President Obama in Acadia National Park

Our Environment

Learn how the Federal Government is coming together to protect our nation's precious natural resources.

Gas Prices

Explore the infographic to learn about President Obama's all-of-the-above energy strategy.

Energy Blueprint

Download the Blueprint

Read about the Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future, or download a one-year progress report on the Administration’s energy plan.

Recent News

  • May 17, 2013 at 5:50 PM EDT

    A Stronger and Sustainable Military for the 21st Century

    The President and the Department of Defense are taking unprecedented steps to protect our environment, achieve significant cost savings, and give our military better energy options.

  • May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM EDT

    Happy National Bike to Work Day

    Today is National Bike to Work Day! Learn more about how Federal employees are reducing pollution and incorporating healthy activity into their workday through bike commuting.

  • May 17, 2013 at 1:54 PM EDT

    Building Infrastructure and Healthy Communities

    As part of the Administration's work to make America a magnet for jobs by building a 21st century infrastructure, the President today signed a Presidential Memorandum that will modernize the Federal permitting process and cut timelines in half for major infrastructure projects that grow our economy and support healthy communities.