    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book II)]
    [August 4, 1995]
    [Pages 1205-1206]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Congress Transmitting the Energy Policy Report
    August 4, 1995

    To the Congress of the United States:
        Throughout this century, energy has played a prominent role in
    American progress. The rise of the great industrial enterprises, the
    ascendence of the automobile, the emergence of environmental awareness,
    and the advent of the truly global economy all relate to the way that
    society produces and uses energy. As we face the opportunities and
    challenges of the next century, energy will continue to exert a powerful
    influence on our Nation's prosperity, security, and environment.
        Energy policies that promote efficiency, domestic energy production,
    scientific and technological advances, and American exports help sustain
    a strong domestic economy. The need to protect the environment motivates
    our continual search for more innovative, economic, and clean ways to
    produce and use energy. And although oil crises have receded into
    memory, their potential for harming our economy and national security
    remains.
        Our Administration has actively pursued a national energy policy
    since January 1993. We have engaged in an active dialogue with thousands
    of individuals, companies, and organizations. Informed by that dialogue,
    we have committed the resources of the Department of Energy and other
    agencies to ensure that our policy benefits energy consumers, producers,
    the environment, and the average citizen.
        This report to the Congress, required by section 801 of the
    Department of Energy Organization Act, highlights our Nation's energy
    policy. The report underscores our commitment to implement a sustainable
    energy strategy--one that

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    meets the needs of today while expanding the opportunities for America's
    future. By implementing a sustainable strategy, our energy policy will
    provide clean and secure energy for a competitive economy into the 21st
    century.

                                                          William J. Clinton

    The White House,

    August 4, 1995.