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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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Clean Energy in Action
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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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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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Read about how EERE worked to bring clean energy to Americans nationwide in 2023.
March 6, 2024
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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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Arthur O’Donnell landed his job at the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission through the Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship, where he now mentors other fellows. Read the interview about how CEIF shaped his career path.
February 21, 2024
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Laura Yoder, a wind energy worker, became self-sufficient in 2003 when she joined her local union and received specialized, hands-on training that enabled her to move up through apprenticeship levels to become a journeyman laborer.
February 20, 2024
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A new facility by California’s Salton Sea will harvest lithium from geothermal brines.
February 1, 2024
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Our nation is transitioning to a decarbonized, electrified energy future.
November 17, 2023
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Microgrids are small electric grids that can operate while disconnected from the main grid. Learn how a new tool that networks multiple microgrids with solar-plus-storage together can lead to community resilience.
November 8, 2023
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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.