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Why Clean Energy Matters
Transitioning the United States to a clean energy economy enhances economic growth, energy independence, and the health and well-being of the American people.
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Renewable Energy
EERE's applied research, development, and demonstration activities aim to make renewable energy cost-competitive with traditional sources of energy. Learn more about EERE's work in geothermal, solar, wind, and water power.
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Buildings and Industry
Learn about EERE's buildings and industry research and development in advanced materials and manufacturing, building technologies, and industrial efficiency and decarbonization.
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Sustainable Transportation and Fuels
Learn about EERE's work in bioenergy, hydrogen and fuel cells, and vehicles to increase access to domestic, clean transportation fuels and improve the energy efficiency, convenience, and affordability of transporting people and goods.
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Clean Energy in Action
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Southwest Airlines Purchases a Stake in Clean Flight
A major airline is working with DOE to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel.
April 16, 2024
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Industrious: Why the Planet Should Be Glad Sridhar Seetharaman Is Not a Physicist
Meet Sridhar Seetharaman in a Q&A interview as part of the Industrious series, which highlights outstanding individuals working to implement meaningful change in the industrial sector.
March 25, 2024
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An Encouraging Swell in Offshore Wind Deployment
The completion of America’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm highlights a surge in offshore wind deployment along the northeastern coast.
March 14, 2024
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Solar Energy Careers Spark Interest Among Women
Women currently comprise one-third of the solar energy workforce and 5.5% of solar installers. However, Jan Scott and Riley Neugebauer are among the growing number of female solar installers in Colorado, benefitting from great pay and a career they love.
March 13, 2024
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2023: A Year in Review for the Clean Energy Transition
Read about how EERE worked to bring clean energy to Americans nationwide in 2023.
March 6, 2024
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Solving the Riddle of Industrial Decarbonization
On the southern shore of Lake Michigan, a university and a steel plant are working on the same problem. Dr. Geri Richmond and Rep. Frank Mrvan paid both organizations a visit.
February 21, 2024
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Meet the Champion Who Helped New Mexico’s Clean Energy Transition through Fellowship
Arthur O’Donnell landed his job at the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission through the Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship, where he now mentors other fellows. Read the interview about how CEIF shaped his career path.
February 21, 2024
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Local Union Workers Power Minnesota’s Fast-Growing Clean Energy Industry
Laura Yoder, a wind energy worker, became self-sufficient in 2003 when she joined her local union and received specialized, hands-on training that enabled her to move up through apprenticeship levels to become a journeyman laborer.
February 20, 2024
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Celebrating Another Breakthrough in Domestic Lithium Production
A new facility by California’s Salton Sea will harvest lithium from geothermal brines.
February 1, 2024
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Inflation Reduction Act Spurs Breakthrough in Domestic Wind Production
Success demonstrates progress in American clean energy manufacturing.
December 14, 2023
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Events
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Apr 17
Federal Energy Management Program Re-tuning Challenge 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Apr 17
REopt Energy Resilience Performance Training 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Apr 18
The Intersection of Energy Codes and Electrical Codes on the Road to Decarbonization 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Apr 18
eProject Builder for AFFECT Grants 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Apr 24
1:00 PM to 5:30 PM EDT
2023: A Year in EERE
From research and development to demonstration and deployment, the programs and technologies EERE supports will help provide sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy for all Americans.
Read our 2023 highlights to see how we are championing clean energy.
EERE News
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DOE Report Highlights Ways to Address Significant Wind Energy Workforce Gap
Department of Energy Announces $75 Million for the National Alliance for Water Innovation to Advance Desalination and Water Reuse Technologies
DOE Calls for Remote and Island Communities to Join ETIPP and Receive Technical Assistance and Energy Resilience Support
DOE Announces Better Buildings Initiative to Accelerate Heat Pump Manufacturing and Adoption, Reducing Energy Waste and Lowering Energy Bills
DOE Releases First Ever Federal Blueprint to Decarbonize America’s Buildings Sector
DOE Expands Support for Community-Led Clean Energy Transitions
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62 Million to Lower Battery Recycling Costs Across the Nation
DOE Awards $5 Million to Minority Serving Institutions in Support of Clean Energy Education and Workforce Development Programs
