The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is working to build a clean energy economy that benefits all Americans. Learn about our work in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable transportation, and how you can become a Clean Energy Champion.

About EERE

What Does EERE Do?
What Does EERE Do?
EERE invests in clean energy technologies so all Americans have access to clean power. Learn about EERE's mission, vision, strategic goals, and accomplishments.
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Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy
EERE's applied research, development, and demonstration activities aim to make renewable energy cost-competitive with traditional sources of energy. Learn more about EERE's work in geothermal, solar, wind, and water power.
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Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency
Learn about EERE's energy-efficiency research and development in advanced manufacturing, building technologies, federal energy management, low-income weatherization, and intergovernmental partnerships.
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Sustainable Transportation
Sustainable Transportation
Learn about EERE's work in bioenergy, hydrogen and fuel cells, and vehicles to increase access to domestic, clean transportation fuels and improve the energy efficiency, convenience, and affordability of transporting people and goods.
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Clean Energy in Action

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Fit to 3-D Print: Sky-High Wind Towers with Additive Manufacturing
EERE Deputy Assistant Secretary of Renewable Power Alejandro Moreno attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new 3-D printer at a GE research facility in Bergen, NY. Read how this technology is making tall wind turbines easier to build.
April 21, 2022
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Jobs for Clean Energy Champions
Now is the time to join the clean energy workforce. Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced professional, there's a clean energy job with your name on it. Check out these resources, and find the job you want.
April 19, 2022
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Going Back to the Well (Again): Harnessing Geothermal Energy’s Potential
A key step to unlocking the full potential of geothermal—one of the cleanest and most dependable forms of renewable energy—may lie inside millions of American oil and gas wells
April 13, 2022
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Meet Clean Energy Champion Gia Schneider
Find out how this CEO found her calling to reduce the environmental impact of hydropower while making it simpler and more cost-effective—and why she doesn’t demonize fossil fuels.
April 11, 2022
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Meet a Clean Energy Champion

Whether they're part of the clean energy workforce, making energy-efficiency improvements at home, or teaching others about renewable power, these Clean Energy Champions have relatable, inspiring stories to share.

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EERE News

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Department of Energy Announces First of Its Kind Collaboration to Accelerate "Vehicle-to-Everything" Technologies
April 20, 2022
DOE and partners announced the Vehicle to Everything Memorandum of Understanding which will bring together cutting-edge resources from DOE, DOE national labs, state and local governments, utilities, and private entities.
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DOE Launches $84 Million Program to Demonstrate Enhanced Geothermal Energy Systems
April 19, 2022
DOE Requests Information on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments to Spur Growth in Geothermal Energy, A Source of Round-the-Clock Clean Power
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Seven Minority-Serving Institutions Selected for Solar Research Funding through DOE Pilot Program
April 14, 2022
DOE in collaboration with the Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) STEM Research and Development Consortium, awarded $3.2 million for eight projects at seven MSIs through the recently announced Science and Technology
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DOE Seeks Input on Funding for Cost-effective Implementation of Updated Building Energy Codes
April 12, 2022
DOE establishes Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's $225 million for improved building codes
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Clean Energy Success Stories

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EERE Success Story—Expanding Alternative Fuel Corridors and Community Solar in New Mexico
New Mexico is taking significant steps to promote renewable energy throughout the state by clearing the way for electric vehicle infrastructure and investing in community solar demonstration projects.
February 23, 2022
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DOE Competition Delivers Energy Savings and Renewable Energy to Rural Alaskans
Through technical and financial assistance provided by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Remote Alaska Communities Energy Efficiency (RACEE) Competition, a remote Alaskan village was able to implement energy-saving solutions.
February 23, 2022
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EERE Success Story—Building a Green Generation in Chicago
The Green Generation (G2) youth sustainability workforce development program provides transformative experiences to youth through immersive training on leadership, advocacy, and technical aspects of home energy performance and urban sustainability.
December 29, 2021
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EERE Success Story—How Power Optimization Technology Research Built a Successful U.S. Business
In 2011, DOE awarded startup Alencon Systems $3 million to develop a utility-scale inverter system for solar PV plants. Since then, the company has manufactured its innovative product and is helping grow the domestic solar supply chain.
December 1, 2021
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EERE Publication and Product Library

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