How fast is solar energy growing?
America is getting nearly 12 times more energy from the sun than we did a decade ago. The United States gets more emission-free energy from the sun than ever before.
Clean energy
A new clean energy future is possible, but only if we work together to make it happen.
We can generate the power we need without polluting our air or destroying our climate. It’s time to transition away from polluting fossil fuels and instead choose wind, solar, electric and other clean, safe sources of energy. Momentum is building, and the technology we need in order to transition away from fossil fuels is better and cheaper than ever. Together, we can overcome the industry interests blocking progress and get our leaders to make the investments necessary to achieve a clean energy future.
The Latest on Clean energy
Why California is transitioning to 100% electric school buses
STATEMENT: Electric school bus bill passes state legislature
Updates
U.S. pledges to triple renewable energy by 2030
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department unveils long-awaited water heater efficiency standards
CALPIRG holds induction cooking showcase with celebrity chefs
Featured Resources
Citizen’s Guide to Reducing Energy Waste
The Clean Energy Home Series (Part 2): What is a heat pump water heater?
Lawn care goes electric
New proposed income-based fixed charges in California would devalue energy conservation
Did You Know?
On March 29, 2022, for a brief moment, more of America’s electricity came from wind power than from coal and nuclear plants combined.
What We're Doing
Wind isn't the only renewable power source that can make our electricity mix cleaner. Electric school buses have the potential to bring even greater benefits when equipped with technology that allows them to deliver power to buildings and back to the grid.
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Broad coalition of groups urges Energy Department to finalize water heater efficiency standards
Consumer, climate, and health advocates called on the U.S. Department of Energy to promptly finalize water heater efficiency standards.
Back to school is a great time to go green
From going solar to bee-friendly gardens, schools can act to protect the planet
Record amounts of renewables await interconnection
More than 2 terawatts of wind, solar and energy storage projects are awaiting grid connection at the end of 2022, according to new research unveiled by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Heat pumps 101: Efficiently heat and cool your home while saving money
Over 300 people participated in a webinar to learn more about heat pumps and how to find the one that works best for any home.
Postal Service to purchase 9,000 electric vehicles and install 14,000 chargers
The USPS, which operates the federal government's largest fleet of vehicles, is doing its part to reduce emissions.