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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
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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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From fellowship to contractor to federal employee, Anne Marie Esposito successfully navigated a pathway to a clean energy career in public service. You can too!
May 10, 2023
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For Mark Elless, public service runs the family. Learn how he’s pairing public service with his background in earth science.
May 10, 2023
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Getting to work with a diverse group of people is particularly rewarding for Corey Vezina. Find out why else he was drawn to work in public service.
May 9, 2023
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A career change led Sara Emmons to public service. Learn about her focus and how she’s helping women become tomorrow’s clean energy leaders.
May 9, 2023
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From May 8 to 12, 2023, EERE will introduce you to some of our outstanding public servants to learn why they serve. Start by reading about Michele Boyd, a program manager in the Solar Energy Technologies Office.
May 8, 2023
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Transitioning a community to clean energy requires a tailored approach that addresses that community’s specific needs. Learn how some communities are making the switch, the benefits they will see, and how YOUR community can start transitioning.
May 3, 2023
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As of now, there is no evidence to support speculation that noise resulting from wind development-related site characterization surveys could potentially cause mortality of whales.
April 28, 2023
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DOE partners with private companies and other organizations to develop unique approaches to improving building energy efficiency
April 19, 2023
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Learn how EERE supports the next generation of Clean Energy Champions through fun technology challenges as they prepare for clean energy careers.
April 18, 2023
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DOE’s Undersecretary of Science and Innovation and winner of three presidential awards was once denied entry to a research group because she is a woman. She’s been working to ensure diversity in science ever since—among many other things.
March 29, 2023
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Events
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28
How Does Energy Efficiency Relate to Housing Affordability for Americans
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
Apr
02
Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit
9:00 AM Apr 2 to 5:00 PM Apr 4 EDT
Apr
02
Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit 2024
Apr 2 to Apr 4
Apr
08
Two-Day Virtual Clean Fuels & Products Shot™ Summit
11:00 AM Apr 8 to 4:00 PM Apr 9 EDT
Apr
16
Performance Contracting: Health Care Decarbonization Training
1:00 PM to 3:30 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.
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