Lead 2025 is an ambitious plan to transform the United States into a global leader in advanced energy research and development by 2025. The plan was announced by President Barack Obama in his 2015 State of the Union address, and it has since been endorsed by Congress and the Department of Energy.
The Lead 2025 plan is based on the belief that the United States must invest in clean energy technologies in order to remain competitive in the global economy. The plan calls for a significant increase in funding for research and development of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, as well as energy efficiency technologies. The plan also includes a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050.