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Transitioning the United States to a clean energy economy enhances economic growth, energy independence, and the health and well-being of the American people.
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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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Clean Energy in Action
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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.
September 19, 2023
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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.
September 18, 2023
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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.
September 18, 2023
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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.
September 18, 2023
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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.
September 18, 2023
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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.”
September 14, 2023
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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.
September 8, 2023
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Hydropower facilities need updates to increase efficiency, improve energy reliability, and enhance community and grid resilience.
September 7, 2023
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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.
September 1, 2023
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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.
August 30, 2023
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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
Oct
26
Transition: Office to Multifamily Building Conversions and Efficiency
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
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