Energy Directives

Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy

This presidential order mandates a review of energy-related regulations within specific federal agencies.

The order aims to streamline the regulatory process by instituting 'sunset' provisions, requiring periodic review and potential removal of existing regulations.

This initiative seeks to stimulate innovation and economic growth within the energy sector by reducing regulatory burdens deemed excessive or outdated, ultimately promoting what the order characterizes as needed economic progress.

Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry and Amending Executive Order 14241

This executive order prioritizes the revitalization of the American coal industry, emphasizing its role in national security and economic prosperity.

It directs federal agencies to remove regulatory obstacles to coal production, increase domestic coal use, and promote coal exports.

The order also seeks to incorporate coal more broadly into other sectors, such as powering artificial intelligence data centers and supplying the steel industry.

Multiple agencies are tasked with implementing these changes.

Rregulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Energy

President Trump issued a proclamation exempting certain coal-fired power plants from compliance with stricter emission standards for two years.

The rationale cited is that the required technology is not yet commercially available, and that forcing compliance would jeopardize the nation's energy security, the viability of the coal sector, and national security itself.

The exemption postpones enforcement until technologies become viable, maintaining existing emission standards during this period.

Protecting American Energy From State Overreach

This executive order directs the Attorney General to identify and challenge state and local laws deemed to unduly burden domestic energy production.

It cites concerns over national and economic security, federalism, and interstate commerce, arguing that these state-level policies inflate energy costs and contradict the administration's goal of energy dominance.

The order prioritizes addressing policies related to ‘climate change’ or ‘environmental, social, and governance’ initiatives.

The Attorney General is tasked with taking legal action and reporting back to the President within 60 days.

Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid

This executive order addresses the strain on the US electric grid caused by increased energy demand.

It aims to strengthen grid reliability, resilience, and security.

Key actions include streamlining processes for issuing orders under the Federal Power Act, developing a standardized methodology for analyzing reserve margins, and establishing protocols to retain critical generation resources.

The order emphasizes utilizing all available power generation resources to meet growing demand and prevent grid failure.

President Trump's March 27, 2025 executive order excludes numerous federal agencies and subdivisions from the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute.

The order claims this exclusion is necessary for national security reasons, impacting intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work.

It amends Executive Order 12171 and delegates authority to the Secretaries of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Transportation to make further exclusions.

The order also requires a review of agencies not currently excluded and mandates changes to related employee assignments and grievance processes.

Excluded agencies and subdivisions primarily serve roles within the Departments of State, Defense, Treasury, Veterans Affairs, Justice, Homeland Security, Interior, Energy, Agriculture, and Commerce, as well as several independent agencies.

Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production

President Trump issued an executive order to significantly increase American mineral production.

The order aims to bolster national and economic security by reducing dependence on foreign mineral sources.

It directs various federal agencies to expedite permitting for mineral production projects, prioritize mineral extraction on federal lands, and leverage public and private funding to support domestic mineral companies.

The order addresses regulatory streamlining, waste disposal, and encouraging capital investment, clarifying the treatment of mine waste under the Mining Act of 1872.

Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness

This presidential order prioritizes state, local, and individual roles in national resilience and preparedness.

It directs the review and update of existing federal policies related to critical infrastructure, national continuity, and emergency response using a risk-informed approach.

The order also establishes a National Risk Register to quantify risks to national infrastructure, guiding future investments and budget priorities, and mandates a review of the complex system of national government functions for emergency and crisis response.