Energy Sources

Energy sources are materials, processes, or systems that produce usable power to fuel human activities. Each source has unique characteristics regarding availability, efficiency, and economic viability.
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    There’s heat beneath your feet—a vast, largely untapped renewable energy resource. Geothermal energy has a unique role to play in providing clean energy across the entire United States.
    May 5, 2026
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    Providing clean, reliable energy to meet the nation’s energy, environmental, and economic needs.
    April 30, 2026
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    The Energy Department works to ensure domestic and global oil supplies are environmentally sustainable and maintains emergency petroleum stockpiles.
    March 31, 2026