EERE Mission

EERE’s mission is to accelerate the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of technologies and solutions to equitably transition America to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy-wide by no later than 2050, and ensure the clean energy economy benefits all Americans, creating good paying jobs for the American people—especially workers and communities impacted by the energy transition and those historically underserved by the energy system and overburdened by pollution.

EERE FY 2022 Budget Request

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News

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DOE Awards Nearly $40 Million for Grid Decarbonizing Solar Technologies
October 19, 2021
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded nearly $40 million to 40 projects that are advancing the next generation of solar, storage, and industrial technologies.
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Solar Energy Technologies Office Announces New Job Openings
October 14, 2021
Learn more about the open positions in the Solar Energy Technologies Office.
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DOE's Better Plants Industry Partners Save $9 Billion in Energy Costs
October 14, 2021
The U.S. Department of Energy released the Fall 2021 Better Buildings, Better Plants progress update.
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DOE Announces $13.5 Million for Sustainable Development of Offshore Wind
October 13, 2021
Four Projects Will Support Environmental Monitoring and Advance Federal Goal to Deploy 30 Gigawatts of Offshore Wind by 2030
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Blog

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Merry National Geothermal Day: An Ode in Eight Parts
Happy Geothermal Day! Today, we are celebrating you and only you, one of our favorite sources of renewable energy.
October 20, 2021
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STEM Project: Journey to the Center of the Earth—Level K-8
Get ready for National Geothermal Day!
October 19, 2021
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Five Things You Might Not Know About Hydrogen Shot
Today is National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day marking a perfect opportunity to learn more about the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrogen Energy Earthshot, or “Hydrogen Shot”, to make clean and affordable hydrogen a reality.
October 8, 2021
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Efficiency and Renewables Office Celebrates Energy Awareness Month
EERE celebrates Energy Awareness Month
October 4, 2021
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Success Stories

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EERE Success Story – Pennsylvania Clean Energy Program Plan
A DOE formula grant helped Pennsylvania develop its first comprehensive Clean Energy Program plan.
July 9, 2021
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EERE Success Story – Cleveland Thermal Energy Audit
EERE's State Energy Program assisted the Ohio Development Services Agency in helping Cleveland Thermal reduce heating and water costs by 20%, or about $1,400,000 annually.
July 1, 2021
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Weathering the Storm: Supporting States and U.S. Territories During Hurricane Season
EERE supports a variety of programs and initiatives that help states prepare for disruptive weather events.
May 26, 2021
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Washington State Adapts DOE-Funded Tool to Help Manage Coronavirus Response
Last Spring, Washington State made use of a DOE-funded Energy Infrastructure Assessment Tool to help manage its pandemic response.
May 5, 2021
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