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Clean Energy in Action
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By the time he got to college, Chris Castro knew clean energy would be a big part of his life. Find out how he went from living on a tree farm to becoming the sustainability director for a major U.S. city.
May 12, 2022
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Ready to launch your rewarding clean energy career in public service? Find out how these EERE employees did it, and get inspired to find your own unique path.
May 5, 2022
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The path to success isn’t a straight line, as these EERE employees can tell you. Learn about how they got into their roles, and read their advice for anyone ready for a clean energy career in public service.
May 4, 2022
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If you’re considering a public-service clean energy career, you’ll want to read about these three EERE employees. Find out how they got to where they are today—and how you can join them in the federal clean energy workforce.
May 3, 2022
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This week, we’re celebrating people working in public service who are helping build our nation’s clean energy future. Meet three EERE employees who tell us about their career paths and offer advice about jump-starting your clean energy career.
May 2, 2022
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Learn how Keystone Tower Systems is using spiral welding to revolutionize wind turbine manufacturing.
May 2, 2022
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Thinking she would work in legal research, Sheila Dillard found herself being professionally rewarded for her communications and outreach abilities. Learn more about her 27-year journey that took her from buildings to bioenergy.
April 27, 2022
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EERE Deputy Assistant Secretary of Renewable Power Alejandro Moreno attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new 3-D printer at a GE research facility in Bergen, NY. Read how this technology is making tall wind turbines easier to build.
April 21, 2022
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Now is the time to join the clean energy workforce. Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced professional, there's a clean energy job with your name on it. Check out these resources, and find the job you want.
April 19, 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.
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