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
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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Learn about EERE's energy-efficiency research and development in advanced materials and manufacturing, building technologies, and industrial efficiency and decarbonization.
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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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Our nation is transitioning to a decarbonized, electrified energy future.
November 17, 2023
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Microgrids are small electric grids that can operate while disconnected from the main grid. Learn how a new tool that networks multiple microgrids with solar-plus-storage together can lead to community resilience.
November 8, 2023
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Learn how a utility in Fairbanks, Alaska, and a national lab used tools to simulate the impact of clean energy technologies on the city’s power system.
October 30, 2023
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Happy Geothermal Day! Today, we are celebrating you and only you, one of our favorite sources of renewable energy.
October 17, 2023
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In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) asked six water power pioneers to share their stories.
October 13, 2023
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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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Events
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05
Turning Insights into Action: Bridging Building Data Analytics and Work Order Systems
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
Dec
07
GPG Evaluation: Automated Building Envelope Sealing
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
Dec
12
Cool Runnings: The Race to Phasedown Industrial Fluorinated Gas Emissions
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
Dec
14
The Potential of Whole-Home Lighting Systems and Low-Voltage Homes
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EST
Dec
19
Storing and Saving: Using Thermal Energy Storage in Commercial Buildings
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
Myth Busting with EERE
Whether you’re choosing to power your home with clean energy or discussing the benefits of renewables with family and friends, we have you covered.
Join us as we dispel some myths and misconceptions about clean energy.