Clean Energy In Action blogs aim to share the positive impact EERE has on the American people, businesses, industry partners, universities, research labs, and other entities to increase the use and effectiveness of affordable renewable energy, sustainable transportation, and energy efficiency technologies. Learn about projects and successes from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, as well as the people behind the work.
You can also view an interactive map of EERE Success Stories.
October 17, 2022
Meet Clean Energy Champion Antonio Bouza
Tony Bouza has a passion for heat pumps and says working in energy efficiency is his dream. Find out where his enthusiasm comes from and how he's working to improve homes and buildings around the country.
October 5, 2022
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Hydrogen and Fuel Cells?
Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies power cars, buildings and more. But how much do you know about them? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
October 3, 2022
This Is a Billion-Dollar Blog Post
EERE has invested $1 billion in clean energy technologies since January 2021. Learn where that money is going and how it will help solve the biggest problems affecting Americans’ everyday lives.
September 27, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month: Inclusivity as a Strength
Diverse perspectives drive innovation, and that's what EERE is about. Through October 15, we're celebrating the contributions of the largest minority group in the United States by spotlighting EERE team members who are part of the Hispanic community.
September 21, 2022
EERE Success Story—Hawaii Tests the Waters of Carbon-free Desalination
With funds from DOE, Trevi and the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority created a solar desalination plant that produces fresh water
September 13, 2022
EERE Success Story—Commercial Technology Enables Recycling of Wind Turbine Blades
Carbon Rivers, a company that produces advanced material and energy technologies, has commercialized a process that recovers clean, intact glass fiber from decommissioned wind turbine blades
September 12, 2022
EERE Success Story—Innovative Water Turbines Allow More Fish to Pass Safely Through Hydropower Dams
With funding from DOE, Natel created an innovative technology designed to make it easier for fish to navigate through hydropower facilities without getting hurt
September 12, 2022
Join Us for Justice Week at the U.S. Department of Energy
We recognize the benefits of DOE investments have been unevenly distributed among the American people. Each day this week, we discuss how best to deliver energy justice—and host two public events.
August 30, 2022
EERE Success Story—DOE Funding Helps Build a One-Stop Shop for Rooftop PV Systems
DOE awarded funding to start-up company EnergySage to build an online marketplace for rooftop solar systems and make the process of solar adoption more consumer-centric.
August 18, 2022
Meet Clean Energy Champion Maria T. Vargas
Bringing organizations—people—together to address energy and climate challenges is one of Maria Vargas's specialties. Another is gender equity in energy. Another is brand management. Learn more about her and what gets her up in the morning.