Unleashing American Energy

Unleashing American Energy is an executive order aimed at reshaping U.S. energy policy toward broad expansion of domestic energy development and mineral resources, while rolling back a broad swath of climate- and regulation-focused actions from prior administrations. The order seeks to accelerate energy exploration on federal lands and waters, emphasize domestic mineral and rare earth production for national security, and trim or control regulatory processes to favor quicker permitting and project completion. It also terminates the attempted climate-focused programs and funding streams tied to the so‑called Green New Deal, and directs agencies to revise or suspend actions deemed to unduly burden energy development. In short, the order prioritizes energy affordability, reliability, job creation, and national security over certain environmental and climate-regulatory frameworks. The provisions carry potential impacts across government permitting, energy markets, mining and mineral supply chains, consumer choice in appliances and vehicles, and U.S. international competitiveness. Critics may argue the rollbacks could reduce environmental safeguards and climate analyses, while supporters would point to faster project timelines, stronger domestic energy independence, and more robust critical mineral supply chains.