Supporting the designation of the week of September 15 through September 19, 2025, as "National Clean Energy Week".
This is a non-binding House resolution (H. Res. 716) introducing and designating September 15–19, 2025 as National Clean Energy Week. The resolution states support for clean energy as a growing part of the economy and for increasing deployment of clean energy technologies. It cites the Department of Energy’s 2025 U.S. Energy & Employment Report, noting millions of workers in energy and energy efficiency, and emphasizes that clean energy jobs tend to be local and cannot be outsourced. The measure encourages federal, state, and local investment in affordable, low-emitting energy technologies, applauds DOE national laboratories, and recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in U.S. energy leadership. It is a symbolic, ceremonial act meant to raise awareness and encourage action, not to create or fund new programs.
Key Points
- 1Designates September 15–19, 2025 as “National Clean Energy Week” and calls for broad support across the country.
- 2Highlights clean energy as a growing sector with jobs and economic benefits, citing the DOE’s 2025 U.S. Energy & Employment Report showing about 8.5 million workers in energy and energy efficiency sectors as of the end of 2024.
- 3Emphasizes that clean energy includes zero- and low-emission sources and stresses the importance of affordable and exportable clean energy to reduce global emissions.
- 4Encourages investment by the Federal Government, states, municipalities, and individuals in affordable, clean, and low-emitting energy technologies.
- 5Recognizes the contributions of DOE national laboratories across multiple states and notes the importance of entrepreneurs and small businesses to U.S. energy leadership and affordable, reliable energy.