IRA Energy Implementation (E.O. 14082)

Summary

Sets up a plan for the government to carry out the energy and climate parts of the Inflation Reduction Act to lower costs and create jobs.

What problem does this solve?

The Inflation Reduction Act is a huge law with many parts about clean energy and climate change. This order creates a special White House office to make sure all government agencies work together to put the law into action correctly.

What does this order do?

Creates a new White House office

Establishes the White House Office on Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation to lead the government's efforts on the Act's energy and infrastructure goals.

Sets priorities for government agencies

Directs all agencies to focus on key goals like hitting climate targets, promoting environmental justice, creating union jobs, and lowering energy costs for families.

Changes leadership of the National Climate Task Force

Amends a previous order to make the new Senior Advisor for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation the chair of the National Climate Task Force.

Expands the Climate Task Force's mission

Updates the duties of the National Climate Task Force to include coordinating the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Adds new advisor to key working groups

Places the new Senior Advisor for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation on other important groups, including those for environmental justice and infrastructure.

Who does this affect?

Federal government agencies
State, local, and Tribal governments
Clean energy and manufacturing industries

What is the real world impact?

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Ensures coordinated action on a major law

Creates a central office to manage the many parts of the Inflation Reduction Act. This helps make sure different government groups work together and follow the same plan to meet the law's big goals.

When does this start?

This order takes effect immediately as of its signing on September 12, 2022.