Federal Executive Order Leverages Significant Buying Power to Fuel Beneficial Electrification

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday, Dec 8 that puts a timeline against the federal government’s net-zero carbon emissions targets.

The plan puts in motion the transformation of 300,000 federal buildings and a fleet of 600,000 vehicles to consume carbon-free fuels by 2050. The plan includes milestones such as the use of 100 percent clean energy by 2030, light-duty vehicles purchased will be zero-emissions by 2027, and the requirement for all new federal car and truck purchases to be zero-emissions by 2035. 

Because of its huge $650 billion in annual purchasing power for goods and services, this move will fuel the clean energy market growth and make it easier for others to engage in beneficial electrification.

Read the White House Briefing.

Why does this matter in our region? We have federal buildings, employees and vehicles spread throughout our communities. As they move towards beneficial electrification, it creates opportunities for more of our community businesses and organizations to do the same - leveraging the supply chain and other resources that come to our region through federal and state efforts. 

Want to learn more about beneficial electrification? Connect with the AMPED project and learn what’s involved in electrifying your buildings and fleets. The campaign can connect you to resources that can help you plan and finance your transition. Beneficial electrification happening in our region. Don’t miss the opportunity to take advantage of this movement!