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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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Making Hay (and Solar Power) While the Sun Shines
On Farmworker Appreciation Day, we celebrate the growing collaboration between American agriculture and our clean energy industries.
August 6, 2024
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How Do Wind Turbines Survive Severe Weather and Storms?
Wind turbines need to protect themselves just as communities do during severe weather events and storms. Find out how wind turbines survive severe storms, like hurricanes and tornadoes, and how you can stay safe.
July 17, 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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Aug 15
Utility Open House for Federal Customers: Duke Energy 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM EDT
Aug 20
Amplifying U.S. Manufacturers’ Potential With High-Performance Computing Aug 20 to Aug 22
Aug 22
Community of Change Leaders: Quarterly Forum | Hispanic Serving Institutions 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM EDT
Aug 26
Considering Communities in Industrial Decarbonization: Opportunities to Advance DEIA, Energy Equity, and Workforce in Industrial Decarbonization Research and Development Projects 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
Aug 27
Pathways for U.S. Industrial Transformations: Workshop to Inform Impacts of Energy, Equity, and Environmental Justice on Decarbonizing the Industrial Sector 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
Myth Busting with EERE
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EERE News
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New DOE Report Identifies Solutions To Five Major Gaps in U.S. Hydropower Supply Chain
DOE Launches $3.3 Million Prize to Support Place-Based Partnerships Focused on Creating and Expanding Access to Good Jobs in Clean Energy
DOE Announces $33 Million to Deploy Solar Technologies to Decarbonize America’s Industrial Sector
U.S. Department of Energy Provides $65 Million for Connected Communities: Innovations To Manage Growing Building, Transportation, and Industrial Loads on the Grid
DOE Announces $52 Million for Small Business Research and Development Grants
Twelve American Companies Will Help Expand Distributed Wind Across the Rural United States
DOE Selects Two Winners in Prize To Train Workers for Skilled Jobs in Solar Manufacturing Workforce
33 Innovators Selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program
