Daniel R Simmons
Former Assistant Secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Daniel R Simmons is the former Assistant Secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). He led EERE to promote affordable and reliable energy to enhance America’s economic growth and energy security. He oversaw technology development in the energy efficiency, renewable power and sustainable transportation sectors.
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Preparing Frontline Professionals for an Evolving Energy FutureDecember 22, 2020
Understanding new energy technologies is a must for tomorrow’s workforce.
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Six Non-Power Benefits of HydropowerDecember 10, 2020
Hydropower offers surrounding communities several non-power benefits including food security, flood protection, water quality, jobs and recreation.
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Accelerating Innovation through American-Made ChallengesDecember 4, 2020
A blog by Daniel R Simmons Assistant Secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Investing in the Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Workforce October 30, 2020
Blog authored by Assistant Secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Daniel R Simmons.
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Energy’s Role in a Safe and Secure Water Supply for the NationOctober 26, 2020
Energy’s Role in a Safe and Secure Water Supply for the Nation
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Why Manufacturing Matters: Driving American Manufacturing through Energy InnovationOctober 2, 2020
On the first Friday of October, we at the Department of Energy join millions of Americans throughout the nation in celebrating Manufacturing Day.
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USGS and EERE: Collaborating to Strengthen America’s Energy and Resource IndependenceSeptember 16, 2020
EERE and USGS are improving energy integration, affordability, and diversity, and providing Americans with reliable energy and mineral resources.
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All the Benefits, None of the WasteApril 22, 2020
Through a DOE initiative, top researchers are pursuing a continuous lifecycle for plastics that will help put an end to plastic waste one day.
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