Obama Administration FY 2014 Budget Proposal: Sustainable Energy, Buildings, Transportation and Climate

The Obama Administration's FY 2014 budget proposal emphasizes investments in clean energy and energy efficiency, proposing a total of approximately $7.9 billion for clean energy technology programs across all agencies. Key highlights 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 Department of Energy's (DOE) renewable energy programs. The budget also proposes $2 billion for a satellite system to improve climate modeling and weather forecasts, while calling for the elimination of $4 billion in fossil fuel subsidies. Substantial allocations are directed toward vehicle technologies, building efficiency, and international climate resilience through the Department of State.

• The FY 2014 budget proposal increases funding for clean energy technology programs across all federal agencies by 30 percent, reaching approximately $7.9 billion, while the Department of Energy's (DOE) specific renewable energy and energy efficiency technology programs see an increase of over 59 percent above 2012 levels to $3.5 billion.
• The administration proposes a new $2 billion Energy Security Trust, funded by federal oil and gas development revenue over 10 years, to support research and development for alternative transportation technologies such as fuel cells, vehicle electrification, and natural gas-powered vehicles to reduce U.S. oil dependence.
• The budget introduces a $200 million 'Race to the Top' competitive grant program to help states modernize grids and reduce energy waste, supporting a broader goal to double energy productivity by 2030 compared to 2010 levels.
• The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) proposes $300 million for Building Technologies in FY 2014, with a focus on reducing building energy waste by half and doubling energy productivity over 20 years.
• The Department of Transportation's FY 2014 proposal includes a $40 billion National High Performance Rail System and a request for $50 billion in immediate infrastructure investment, which includes $200 million specifically for climate change resiliency projects.
• The Department of State's budget requests $427.5 million for international organizations to support renewable energy and climate resilience in developing nations, including funding for the Global Environment Facility, Clean Technology Fund, and Strategic Climate Fund.
• The budget calls for the elimination of $4 billion in fossil fuel subsidies.

APA

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (2013). Obama Administration FY 2014 Budget Proposal: Sustainable Energy, Buildings, Transportation and Climate. https://www.eesi.org/files/IssueBrief_Budget_041513.pdf

Chicago

Environmental and Energy Study Institute. Obama Administration FY 2014 Budget Proposal: Sustainable Energy, Buildings, Transportation and Climate. 2013. https://www.eesi.org/files/IssueBrief_Budget_041513.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{environmentalandenergystudyinstitute2013obama, author = {{Environmental and Energy Study Institute}}, title = {{Obama Administration FY 2014 Budget Proposal: Sustainable Energy, Buildings, Transportation and Climate}}, institution = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, year = {2013}, month = apr, url = {https://www.eesi.org/files/IssueBrief_Budget_041513.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }