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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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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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DOE Announces Phase 1 Winners of Re-X Before Recycling Prize To Extend Product and Part Lifetimes and Promote Circularity
After Phase 1, 20 teams across 13 states have been awarded $50,000 in cash prizes plus national lab support as Phase 2 opens in the Re-X Before Recycling Prize.
June 17, 2024
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How Do Wind Turbines Survive Severe Storms?
Wind turbines need to protect themselves just as communities do during severe storms. Find out how wind turbines survive severe storms.
May 22, 2024
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Meet the Champions Who Used Oil Industry Know-How to Break Ground in Geothermal Energy
Enthusiasm for geothermal energy is growing, including among oil and gas workers who are learning how they can apply their skills and experience to geothermal technology. Just ask these Geothermal Collegiate Competition winners.
April 29, 2024
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Bending a Straight Line Into a Circle
On Earth Day 2024, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeff Marootian shares a few thoughts on circularity.
April 22, 2024
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Southwest Airlines Purchases a Stake in Clean Flight
A major airline is working with DOE to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel.
April 16, 2024
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Industrious: Why the Planet Should Be Glad Sridhar Seetharaman Is Not a Physicist
Meet Sridhar Seetharaman in a Q&A interview as part of the Industrious series, which highlights outstanding individuals working to implement meaningful change in the industrial sector.
March 25, 2024
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An Encouraging Swell in Offshore Wind Deployment
The completion of America’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm highlights a surge in offshore wind deployment along the northeastern coast.
March 14, 2024
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Solar Energy Careers Spark Interest Among Women
Women currently comprise one-third of the solar energy workforce and 5.5% of solar installers. However, Jan Scott and Riley Neugebauer are among the growing number of female solar installers in Colorado, benefitting from great pay and a career they love.
March 13, 2024
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2023: A Year in Review for the Clean Energy Transition
Read about how EERE worked to bring clean energy to Americans nationwide in 2023.
March 6, 2024
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Solving the Riddle of Industrial Decarbonization
On the southern shore of Lake Michigan, a university and a steel plant are working on the same problem. Dr. Geri Richmond and Rep. Frank Mrvan paid both organizations a visit.
February 21, 2024
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Events
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Jul 02
Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail: How Emissions Reduction Planning Helps Partners Meet Climate Goals 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Jul 09
Storage Wars: Industrial Energy Storage Solutions 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Jul 11
DOE’s New National Blueprint for the Buildings Sector—What it Means for the Residential Sector, a Nonprofit Panel 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
Jul 16
Utility Open Houses for Federal Customers: Tennessee Valley Authority 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM EDT
Jul 16
There’s a Heat Pump for That: Multifamily Decarbonization Solutions 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
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EERE News
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Three Student-Led Teams Win Final Phase of DOE's Community Energy Innovation Prize for Advancing Energy Equity in Underserved Communities
DOE Welcomes New Round of Innovative Leaders to Peer-Learning Cohorts on Emerging Clean Energy Strategies
DOE Announces National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building
DOE Invests $9.5 Million to Study the Social Dynamics of Large-Scale Solar Siting and Permitting
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Winners of 2024 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Progress in Domestic Floating Offshore Wind
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $71 Million Investment to Advance American Solar Manufacturing and Development as Part of Investing in America Agenda
