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The U.S. Department of Energy has determined that the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) will improve energy efficiency in residential buildings compared to the 2021 edition. This results in national savings of around 7.80% in site energy, 6.80% in source energy, and 6.60% in energy costs. Under federal law, each state must review and potentially update their building codes to meet or surpass the new 2024 IECC standards by December 30, 2026. The DOE provides guidance and technical assistance to support states in this process.

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office intends to issue an amendment for grant applications to improve power grid resilience under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This amendment, expected in February 2025, will allow current and new applicants to seek formula grant allocations for fiscal year 2025. To apply, new applicants must complete several pre-application tasks, including registration with relevant systems, before submission. It emphasizes modernizing grid infrastructure and supporting clean energy goals.

The President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden Jr., proclaimed December 2024 as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. This proclamation highlights the serious consequences of drunk and drug-impaired driving, noting that it causes over 10,000 deaths each year. The administration has committed resources to raise awareness and improve vehicle safety technologies to prevent such accidents. The President urges all Americans to make responsible choices, such as arranging sober rides when planning to drink, and encourages them to help others do the same.

The proclamation by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. marks December 3, 2024, as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It highlights the contributions of over one billion disabled people worldwide and reaffirms the commitment to treating them with dignity and providing opportunities for their full potential. The administration's efforts include strengthening home-based services, making transit systems more accessible, enhancing web accessibility, and proposing to end subminimum wages for workers with disabilities. The document also emphasizes international collaboration in advancing the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities.