November 28, 2023
Empowering Voices: Engaging Communities and Advancing Equity and Energy Justice
In case you missed it, in late October 2023 the newly name U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Justice and Equity hosted Justice Week 2023. The hybrid event packed in expert speakers, panel discussions, group conversations, and...
November 17, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
November 14, 2023: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) held its 2023 Native American Heritage Month event to celebrate Native and Indigenous peoples, past and present. For over 33 years, during the month of November, DOE has honored...
October 31, 2023
DOE’s Office of Economic Impact and Diversity Changes Its Name to Office of Energy Justice and Equity
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proud to announce a significant milestone in its journey toward achieving a just and equitable energy economy. Effective immediately, DOE’s Office of Economic Impact and Diversity is changing its name to...
October 26, 2023
DOE Celebrates 2023 National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) hosted an hour-long event recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
October 19, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Opens Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program for Clean Energy Projects Benefitting Underserved Communities
As Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, Organizations Serving Low-Income and Tribal Communities Can Now Apply to Receive a Historic Tax Credit Boost for Solar and Wind Projects That Provide Local Benefits
October 17, 2023
DOE Awards Nearly $1 Million to Strengthen Community Energy Resilience for Puerto Rico
Funding Supports Community-led Development of Renewable Energy Systems Promoting Energy Resilience in Vulnerable Communities
October 17, 2023
EL DEPARTAMENTO DE ENERGÍA DE EE. UU. OTORGA CASI $1 MILLÓN PARA FORTALECER LA RESILENCIA ENERGÉTICA COMUNITARIA DE PUERTO RICO
WASHINGTON, D.C. - La Oficina de Impacto Económico y Diversidad (ED) del Departamento de Energía de los EE. UU. (DOE por sus siglas en inglés), anunció hoy un acuerdo de cooperación por un total de $992,000 dólares con...
September 28, 2023
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the diverse history of generations of Latinos who have shaped our Nation.
August 11, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Up To $1.2 Billion For Nation’s First Direct Air Capture Demonstrations in Texas and Louisiana
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Fund Projects to Kickstart Critical New Industry, Remove Historic Climate-Harming Carbon Emissions Out of the Air, and Create 4,800 Good-Paying Jobs
July 6, 2023
Households of Color Continue to Experience Energy Insecurity at Disproportionately Higher Rates
Household energy insecurity impacts millions of U.S. households every year. Energy insecurity, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey, includes three conditions: (1) a difficulty paying energy bills (2) reduced or forewent...