The EERE Blog includes updates to current Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) projects, interviews with energy experts, and success stories about EERE’s technology offices and national laboratories.
February 16, 2022
How EERE Supports Innovative Clean Energy Entrepreneurs
For National Entrepreneurship Week, we're celebrating the U.S. entrepreneurs and small businesses building a clean energy economy—and providing resources for you to join them. Funding and job opportunities are available now.
February 16, 2022
EERE Profile: Michelle Pannell, Workforce Management Office Director
Whether she's onboarding new hires, managing performance, or supporting professional development, Michelle Pannell makes sure her team feels empowered and sets an example for other Department offices.
February 16, 2022
EERE Profile: Andre Adams, Budget Office Director
Adams' role managing EERE's budget is critical, especially now, as the Department prepares to distribute an unprecedented $62 billion in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
February 15, 2022
Chapter 3: Geothermal is Ready for its Close Up
Renewable energy projects can’t get off the ground without power purchase agreements (PPAs), so when a new geothermal PPA gets signed, a geothermal star is born. Learn more about PPAs in this three-part blog series.
February 14, 2022
Calling All Clean-Energy Innovators: Help Fight Climate Change Where You’re Needed Most
The Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize offers up to $2.5 million for projects that bring clean-technology entrepreneurship, research, incubation, and commercialization to communities suffering disproportionate harm from the effects of climate change.
February 14, 2022
14 Reasons to Love Clean Energy This Valentine’s Day
Clean energy is just like love: There's an endless supply, and everyone deserves to have it. Join us in celebration of some sweet facts from every technology office in EERE. Then be a Clean Energy Champion and share the information with your loved ones.
February 11, 2022
From the Lab to the Sky: Five Things to Know about Biofuel-Powered Flights
With the help of DOE researchers, a United 737 Max 8 completed the first flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuels. Here are five things to know about this promising renewable technology.
February 10, 2022
State and Local Governments: Our New Scenario Planner Can Help Refine Your Clean-Energy Strategies
The groundbreaking Scenario Planner tool within the State and Local Planning for Energy (SLOPE) Platform is a free, easy-to-use, online resource that supports data-driven state and local energy planning.
February 10, 2022
Electrifying Transportation to Benefit Every American
The electrification of transportation will benefit all Americans
February 9, 2022
EERE Celebrates Black Innovators and Energy Pioneers
Many energy innovations we take for granted would not exist without the contributions of Black Americans. We’re spotlighting a few from the past and the present who have made their mark on the national energy landscape.