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To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, meet three students who prepared for their clean energy careers by gaining valuable experience through three different EERE programs.
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The U.S. Department of Energy had to invent new options for funding start-ups because the effects of climate change were outpacing technology commercialization.
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Prize competitions at the U.S. Department of Energy are designed to make it easier and quicker for American innovators to develop clean energy technologies, launch businesses, and increase U.S. manufacturing.
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The U.S. Department of Energy launched the first American-Made Challenge in 2018 to attract more diverse American innovators and accelerate commercialization of clean energy technologies.
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The U.S. Department of Energy leveraged American-Made Challenge Prize competitions to get capital to clean energy organizations that were previously unable to access traditional federal funding resources.
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The university buildings manager has seen firsthand that, with geothermal energy providing heating and cooling, “You don’t have to sacrifice comfort or quality of life to reduce your energy usage.”
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Whether you have questions about EVs or ideas about how to improve them, we have resources to help on whatever road you’re on.
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Hydropower facilities need updates to increase efficiency, improve energy reliability, and enhance community and grid resilience.
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Are you a student preparing to join the clean energy workforce? Jump-start your career with an EERE fellowship or internship.
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Three public utility commissions facing complex and unfamiliar new challenges posed by renewable energy found answers by turning to DOE’s State Technical Assistance to Public Utility Commissions program.
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New coalition builds on momentum from 2023 Critical Materials Assessment and corresponding list, announces intent to invest up to $10M for Critical Materials Accelerator Program
DOE Funding for 29 Projects Across 16 States and Washington, D.C., Support President Biden’s Goals to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chain and Make Wind and Water Energy More Affordable for Americans
DOE and DOI Release Comprehensive Transmission Action Plan to Unlock America’s Vast Potential of Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy
Announcement Comes During Climate Week 2023 – More than a Dozen Administration Officials on the Ground in NYC
Solutions will advance cost-effective methods for the United States to secure an abundant domestic lithium resource.
Innovative Modeling and Testing Tools from DOE’s National Laboratories Will Help Communities Develop and Implement Locally Tailored Clean Energy Solutions
Six research and development projects will improve fish passage and protection technologies and reduce the environmental impacts of hydropower on species and ecosystems
$10 million funding and technical assistance program will expand state and local government capacity to support the planning, siting, and permitting of large-scale renewable energy projects on private land
Thirty-one materials and technologies projects selected to help combat the climate crisis, secure U.S. domestic supply chains, and position the country as a leader in the global clean energy economy.
Energy Saver
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Learn about key facts related to wind turbines used in distributed applications.
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In recent years, the ruling to phase out incandescent lightbulbs has sparked heated debates and generated a fair share of misinformation. Let's delve into the most common myths surrounding the ban and set the record straight.
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Tips and tricks for saving energy and fuel this Independence Day.
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Summer is here and it's hot. So how can we keep cool without burning holes in our wallets?
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Bee populations are declining because of climate change, and there will be dire impacts if we do not do more to protect them and our planet.
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May and June are typically the peaks time for home purchases. These energy efficiency considerations can help you choose your next home.
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See how one energy saving tool can inspire endless science fair project ideas.
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In recent months, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed or finalized updates to existing energy efficiency standards for certain home appliances.
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Window maintenance this spring can save you energy and money year-round.
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Events
View a calendar of upcoming clean energy events.
Oct
03
The Grass is Always Greener: Best Practices for Water-Efficient Landscaping
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Oct
12
Deep Retrofits – How Deep Can You Go with the Inflation Reduction Act?
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
Oct
17
Charging Ahead: Accelerating Electric Vehicle Adoption
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Oct
19
Strategies to Equitably Expand the Energy Codes Workforce
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
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