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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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Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies power cars, buildings and more. But how much do you know about them? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
October 5, 2022
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EERE has invested $1 billion in clean energy technologies since January 2021. Learn where that money is going and how it will help solve the biggest problems affecting Americans’ everyday lives.
October 3, 2022
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Diverse perspectives drive innovation, and that's what EERE is about. Through October 15, we're celebrating the contributions of the largest minority group in the United States by spotlighting EERE team members who are part of the Hispanic community.
September 27, 2022
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With funds from DOE, Trevi and the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority created a solar desalination plant that produces fresh water
September 21, 2022
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Carbon Rivers, a company that produces advanced material and energy technologies, has commercialized a process that recovers clean, intact glass fiber from decommissioned wind turbine blades
September 13, 2022
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With funding from DOE, Natel created an innovative technology designed to make it easier for fish to navigate through hydropower facilities without getting hurt
September 12, 2022
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We recognize the benefits of DOE investments have been unevenly distributed among the American people. Each day this week, we discuss how best to deliver energy justice—and host two public events.
September 12, 2022
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DOE awarded funding to start-up company EnergySage to build an online marketplace for rooftop solar systems and make the process of solar adoption more consumer-centric.
August 30, 2022
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Bringing organizations—people—together to address energy and climate challenges is one of Maria Vargas's specialties. Another is gender equity in energy. Another is brand management. Learn more about her and what gets her up in the morning.
August 18, 2022
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New DOE report on wind energy shows distributed wind energy—wind turbines that provide power for nearby consumers—is expanding across the nation, benefiting a wide range of organizations and communities, from large corporations to remote villages.
August 16, 2022
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Events
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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
Apr
25
Demand Response Programs and Their Impact on Peak Load Energy Usage and Comfort
1:00 PM to 2:30 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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