October 2009 has been declared National Energy Awareness Month in a proclamation released by the White House Oct. 2. This month is designed to help Americans make clean energy choices that can both rebuild the economy and make it more sustainable.
The month will highlight our nation’s energy issues by promoting the importance of energy research and development and protecting the environment. The month will also address how being aware of the energy we use can also address issues of global competitiveness and national security.
In the proclamation President Obama shares that “innovation in energy technology will decrease our oil use, strengthen our economy, and reduce the dangerous pollution that causes climate change.”
The proclamation also shared that the Federal Government is the largest consumer of energy in the country and that the Administration is committed to leading by example in the use of clean energy and increased energy efficiency.
Starting this month the nation can lead in “innovating, adapting to the global marketplace, and investing in the kind of sustainable future we want for the generations to come,” by participating in energy awareness.
To view the President’s proclamation click here
For more information on Energy Awareness Month click here
(Courtesy of the White House)
