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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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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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The U.S. Department of Energy leveraged American-Made Challenge Prize competitions to get capital to clean energy organizations that were previously unable to access traditional federal funding resources.
September 18, 2023
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The university buildings manager has seen firsthand that, with geothermal energy providing heating and cooling, “You don’t have to sacrifice comfort or quality of life to reduce your energy usage.”
September 14, 2023
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The Sunny Awards is a prize competition that recognizes community solar projects.
September 13, 2023
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Whether you have questions about EVs or ideas about how to improve them, we have resources to help on whatever road you’re on.
September 8, 2023
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Hydropower facilities need updates to increase efficiency, improve energy reliability, and enhance community and grid resilience.
September 7, 2023
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Are you a student preparing to join the clean energy workforce? Jump-start your career with an EERE fellowship or internship.
September 1, 2023
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Three public utility commissions facing complex and unfamiliar new challenges posed by renewable energy found answers by turning to DOE’s State Technical Assistance to Public Utility Commissions program.
August 30, 2023
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Since the early 2000s, wind turbines have grown in size—in both height and blade lengths—and generate more energy. What’s driving this growth? Let’s take a closer look.
August 24, 2023
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Brush up on your knowledge of wind! Get the details on a few of the lesser-known wind energy facts.
August 24, 2023
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Learn more about efforts to develop America's vast offshore wind resources.
August 24, 2023
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Events
Apr
24
Utility Open House for Federal Customers: Pacific Gas & Electric
1:00 PM to 5:30 PM EDT
Apr
24
REopt Web Tool Portfolio Analysis
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Apr
25
Demand Response Programs and Their Impact on Peak Load Energy Usage and Comfort
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
Apr
29
Utility Open Houses for Federal Customers: San Diego Gas & Electric
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT
May
02
Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity and Utility Program Options for Michigan
1:00 PM to 3:00 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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