News and reports from the Department of Energy.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released the 2024 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER), revealing a significant increase in clean energy employment, which grew by 142,000 jobs in 2023. This growth accounted for more than half of new energy sector jobs and outpaced the overall U.S. employment rate.

The Biden-Harris Administration has awarded $12.62 million to 35 state, local, and tribal governments to support clean energy projects aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing costs. The funding is part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program under the Investing in America agenda.

The Biden-Harris Administration announced today the allocation of $521 million in grants to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure across 29 states, two Federally Recognized Tribes, and the District of Columbia. This initiative includes the deployment of over 9,200 EV charging ports.

On August 27, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that over $240 million will be allocated to nineteen state and local governments for the adoption and implementation of advanced energy-efficient or innovative building codes. This initiative is part of the administration's Investing in America agenda, aimed at reducing utility costs for residents and commercial building operators while combating climate change.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the allocation of up to $31 million for six projects aimed at advancing geothermal energy across the nation. This initiative aligns with President Biden and Vice President Harris’s Investing in America agenda and supports DOE’s Enhanced Geothermal Shot™ and Industrial Heat Shot™ goals.

On August 23, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that 17 states and territories will receive a total of $66 million from the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Capitalization Grant Program. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) revealed that this funding, part of the Investing in America agenda supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to establish or enhance revolving funds for energy efficiency audits, upgrades, and retrofits.

Electricity demand is projected to grow significantly in the next decade, driven by the Biden-Harris Administration’s domestic manufacturing boom, expanded electrification and energy efficiency tools, as well as the rise in artificial intelligence (AI) applications and data centers. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has anticipated and planned for this increasing electricity demand as part of its overall net-zero emissions strategy. Today, DOE released a resource hub outlining the suite of tools available to support public and private stakeholders, including utilities and...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the allocation of $53.6 million in Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC) grants to fourteen state and territorial weatherization offices. This initiative is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, aiming to provide low-income households with energy-saving measures and materials not traditionally included in DOE’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm led the United States Presidential Delegation to the Dominican Republic from August 15-16 for the inauguration of President Luis Abinader for his second term in office.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a $50 million investment to support small- and medium-sized manufacturers in six states with significant automotive workforces. This initiative aims to help these suppliers adapt their manufacturing facilities for the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, maintaining union jobs in traditional auto communities. The funding is part of the Department of Energy's (DOE) $2 billion Domestic Automotive Manufacturing Conversion Grant program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $10 million in funding for Climate Resilience Centers (CRCs) across 10 states to support communities vulnerable to extreme climate effects. University-led research teams will utilize DOE national laboratories' modeling, data, and research capabilities tailored to their regions, focusing on predicting weather hazard risks to better prepare communities. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Justice40 Initiative, aimed at ensuring all Americans benefit from scientific research.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an allocation of $10.2 million for four projects aimed at advancing cost-effective and environmentally responsible processes to produce and refine critical minerals and materials within the United States. This funding, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is intended to develop new and alternative supplies from domestic resources, thereby reducing dependence on foreign sources.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced nearly $85 million in funding to accelerate domestic heat pump manufacturing. The funds, part of the Investing in America agenda and authorized by President Biden through the Defense Production Act (DPA), aim to boost U.S. manufacturing, create clean energy jobs, and lower energy bills nationwide while enhancing national security.

In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $2.2 billion investment in the nation’s grid for eight projects across 18 states. The initiative aims to protect against extreme weather events, lower costs for communities, and increase grid capacity to meet growing demand from manufacturing and data centers. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program, these projects will catalyze nearly $10 billion in public and private investments to bring...

On August 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced selections for the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant, a $190 million investment aimed at improving energy efficiency in K-12 public schools. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda.