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Why Clean Energy Matters
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Renewable Energy
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Clean Energy in Action
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Learn more about efforts to develop America's vast offshore wind resources.
August 24, 2023
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Learn about key facts related to wind turbines used in distributed applications.
August 24, 2023
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A date most movie buffs know by heart, October 21, 2015, is the day Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel in “Back to the Future Part II.”
August 24, 2023
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With help from a national lab, a small commercial salmon troller, named I Gotta, is one of the first low-emissions fishing vessels deployed in Alaska.
August 22, 2023
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Inspired by her parents, Monica Sanchez is celebrating 10 years in public service by doubling down on fighting climate change and spreading the good word about clean energy.
August 11, 2023
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Towns and organizations in Alaska illustrate how remote communities can adopt clean energy systems—and how EERE’s Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project can help.
August 9, 2023
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Louisville, Kentucky, serves as an example of how DOE’s Communities LEAP program can help cities transitioning to an equitable clean energy future to integrate equity into the effort.
July 27, 2023
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An inexhaustive review of some exciting technology breakthroughs powered by EERE funding.
July 10, 2023
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As we close out Pride month, we’re reflecting on our celebration and progress while also turning our thoughts to a more inclusive future.
June 30, 2023
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Don’t let age be a barrier to pursuing your dreams. Andre King’s journey showcases the power of never giving up, proving it’s never too late to start over.
June 21, 2023
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Events
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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
May
08
Utility Open House for Federal Customers: Florida Power & Light
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
May
09
Introduction to the Building Re-tuning Simulator
12:00 PM to 2:00 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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