Unleashing American Energy Executive Order #14154 Date Issued: January 20, 2025 Topic: Environmental Justice, Transportation
WHAT DOES THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER DO? This order prioritizes fossil fuel production by expediting oil, gas, and natural resource development on federal lands and waters, revoking environmental regulations, and eliminating clean energy mandates such as the electric vehicle (EV) requirement. The order directs federal agencies to streamline permitting for energy projects, restart liquefied natural gas export application reviews, and rescind climate policies that previously limited fossil fuel expansion. The order dismantles the American Climate Corps and removes key environmental justice provisions, including Biden-era executive orders focused on addressing the disproportionate impact of pollution on marginalized communities. The order shifts the national energy strategy toward fossil fuel dominance, reducing federal support for renewable energy and climate action.
1