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Proc 10269ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10269

National Clean Energy Action Month, 2021

President Biden proclaimed October 2021 as National Clean Energy Action Month, calling on Americans to work together to mitigate climate change. The proclamation restates the administration's existing climate goals (100% clean electricity by 2035, net zero by 2050) and describes ongoing clean energy investments but imposes no new binding mandates or directives.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 55449

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 2021 as National Clean Energy Action Month
  • Call upon citizens to recognize this month by working together to mitigate climate change

Timeline

Immediate

  • October 2021 designated as National Clean Energy Action Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation restates ambitious climate goals without new enforcement mechanisms; vague 'call upon' language lacks binding force
  • Tension between fossil fuel workers and clean energy transition acknowledged but not resolved by this document
Proclamation 10269: National Clean Energy Action Month, 2021 · Executive Orders