This Senate resolution names October 4, 2025, "National Energy Appreciation Day." It honors people who work in energy and asks groups across the country to hold events to teach about modern energy systems. The resolution lists facts and claims about the energy sector from its text, including job counts and revenue: it says the energy industry accounts for 8,350,000 jobs, Federal oil and gas leases brought in more than $22,000,000,000 in 2022, the U.S. oil and natural gas industry generates nearly $1,800,000,000,000 in GDP per year, coal provided 19.5 percent of utility-scale electricity in 2022, nuclear capacity is about 100,000 megawatts, and renewable energy employment is expanding with solar as the largest growth area.
The resolution is a symbolic designation. It encourages the Federal Government, states, localities, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and people to observe the day with appropriate events and education about energy. The text does not create new programs, regulations, or funding.
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The resolution’s text says energy has greatly improved standards of living and supports economic growth. Sponsors stress an "all-of-the-above" energy mix to keep energy affordable, reliable, and efficient. The text also links energy access to reduced poverty, stronger national security, and job creation, and it commends workers who build and deliver energy.
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