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.
August 24, 2021
10 Reasons to Love Water Batteries
Every day, we are powering our lives using pumped storage hydropower—a unique and relatively unknown source of energy storage.
August 4, 2021
Planning a Wind Energy Project? New WINDExchange Resources Can Help
Learn How Wind Energy Can Create Jobs and Increase Tax Revenue in Your Community
July 7, 2021
GMLC Report: Research Priorities and Opportunities in United States Competitive Wholesale Electricity Markets
A collaboration among 5 research institutions has been established through the U.S. Department of Energy Grid Modernization Lab Consortium to provide technical assistance to the 7 U.S. Independent System Operators and Regional Transmission Organizations.
June 30, 2021
Energysheds: Investigating Community Power Supply and Consumption through a Geographical Lens
Have you ever wondered where your electricity comes from?
June 11, 2021
2021 Summit Brings Together Leaders, Industry Stakeholders, and Technical Experts
The Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit concluded on May 20 after four days of interactive sessions, peer networking, and knowledge sharing.
June 3, 2021
EERE FY 2022 Budget Request: Spurring Innovation and Job Creation Through Accelerated Development and Deployment of Clean Energy Technologies
Here’s the breakdown of EERE’s request for $4.73 billion to invest in energy efficiency, renewable power, and sustainable transportation technology advancements that will lead to billions in private sector investment and create millions of jobs.
May 24, 2021
Shining a Light on Home Energy Savings
DOE is beginning the process of reconsidering more stringent lighting standards with a request for information.
April 22, 2021
Every Day is Earth Day
Earth Day may be a single day in April, but EERE celebrates it every day. EERE’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary explains how.
April 19, 2021
How We’re Moving to Net-Zero by 2050
We need to revolutionize how we generate and use electricity, by making renewable energy sources like wind and solar more abundant, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. See what we're doing about it.
March 23, 2021
2021 Collegiate Wind Competition Teams Prepare to Go Virtual
This June, 13 teams of college students from across the United States will showcase their wind energy achievements at the 2021 CWC.