Obama Administration FY 2014 Budget Proposal: Sustainable Energy

The FY 2014 budget proposal emphasizes investments in clean energy and energy efficiency, proposing a 30 percent increase in clean energy technology funding across all agencies to approximately $7.9 billion. Key initiatives include a $2 billion Energy Security Trust to reduce oil dependence, a $200 million 'Race to the Top' program for grid modernization and energy efficiency, and significant funding increases for the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The budget also proposes $2 billion for a satellite system to improve climate modeling and calls for the elimination of $4 billion in fossil fuel subsidies.

• The administration proposed increasing funding for clean energy technology programs across all federal agencies by 30 percent, reaching approximately $7.9 billion. Specifically, the Department of Energy's (DOE) renewable energy and energy efficiency technology programs would see a funding increase of more than 59 percent over 2012 enacted levels, totaling $3.5 billion.
• A new $2 billion Energy Security Trust is proposed to be funded over 10 years using Federal oil and gas development revenue. This trust is intended to provide mandatory funding for research and development into alternative transportation technologies, such as fuel cells, vehicle electrification, and natural gas-powered vehicles, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil.
• The budget introduces a $200 million 'Race to the Top' competitive grant program aimed at challenging states to modernize their electrical grids and reduce energy waste. This supports a broader presidential goal to double energy productivity by 2030 compared to 2010 levels.
• The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) requested $2.8 billion, a nearly 56 percent increase from 2012. This includes $575 million for the Vehicle Technologies Office, with $240 million specifically for electric drive technology and batteries.
• The budget proposes significant investments in climate science and resilience, including $2 billion for the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite System to improve climate modeling and weather forecasts, and $75 million in Integrated Planning and Investment Grants to help communities improve resilience to climate change impacts and extreme weather.
• International climate efforts are supported by a request for $427.5 million for international organizations, representing a 31.7 percent increase from 2012. This includes funding for the Global Environment Facility, the Clean Technology Fund, and the Strategic Climate Fund.
• The budget calls for the elimination of $4 billion in fossil fuel subsidies.

APA

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@techreport{environmentalandenergystudyinstitute2013obama, author = {{Environmental and Energy Study Institute}}, title = {{Obama Administration FY 2014 Budget Proposal: Sustainable Energy}}, institution = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, year = {2013}, month = apr, url = {https://www.eesi.org/papers/view/issue-brief-obama-administration-fy-2014-budget-proposal-sustainable-energy}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }