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DOE Pushes Nationwide Fuel Conservation in Public Sector
Date published: Mar 3 2026 04:00 PM
MEDIA RELEASE
03 March 2026
DOE Pushes Nationwide Fuel Conservation in Public Sector
Aligned with the President’s message this morning, the Department of Energy (DOE) enjoins the public sector in conserving fuel consumption in light of the uncertainty in petroleum supply caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
In an Advisory released by the DOE Secretary and Inter-Agency Energy Efficiency and Conservation Committee (IAEECC) Chairperson, the DOE listed several fuel efficiency and conservation practices that all government entities shall strictly implement.
These practices include the regular and preventive maintenance of vehicles, adopting a standardized vehicle monitoring system, phasing transition to electric or hybrid vehicles, and more. The advisory underscores that collective action within the public sector is necessary to achieve the Government Energy Management Program’s goal of reducing fuel consumption by at least 10%.
This is in addition to an earlier directive to DOE bureaus, offices, services and the Energy Family. Secretary Garin emphasized that “the energy family should lead the public by example in practicing energy efficiency whether in fuel or in electricity as directed by the President. We appeal to the public to make energy efficiency a habit.” ###