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{{Organization
|OrganizationName=Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
|OrganizationType=Executive Departments (Sub-organization)
|Mission=EERE drives U.S. leadership in the research, development, validation, and effective utilization of energy technologies and processes, ensuring an integrated energy system that is affordable, reliable, resilient, secure, and clean. It aims to transition Americans to a 100% clean energy economy no later than 2050, ensuring the benefits reach all Americans.
|ParentOrganization=Department of Energy
|TopOrganization=Department of Energy
|CreationLegislation=Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977
|Employees=1100
|Budget=$3.2 billion (Fiscal Year 2024)
|OrganizationExecutive=Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
|Services=Renewable energy research; Energy efficiency technologies; Sustainable transportation; Buildings and industry decarbonization
|HeadquartersLocation=38.8868, -77.02515
|HeadquartersAddress=1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA
|Website=https://www.energy.gov/eere/office-energy-efficiency-renewable-energy
}}
{{Short description|Program office of the U.S. Department of Energy}}
{{Short description|Program office of the U.S. Department of Energy}}
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The '''Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy''' ('''EERE''') is an office within the [[United States Department of Energy]]. Formed from other energy agencies after the [[1973 energy crisis]], EERE is led by the Assistant Secretary of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (Assistant Secretary), who is appointed by the [[president of the United States]] and confirmed by the [[United States Senate|U.S. Senate]]. Alejandro Moreno currently leads the office as the Acting Assistant Secretary.<ref>[https://www.energy.gov/eere/eere-leadership EERE Leadership]</ref>  
The '''Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy''' ('''EERE''') is an office within the [[United States Department of Energy]]. Formed from other energy agencies after the 1973 energy crisis, EERE is led by the Assistant Secretary of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (Assistant Secretary), who is appointed by the [[president of the United States]] and confirmed by the [[United States Senate|U.S. Senate]]. Alejandro Moreno currently leads the office as the Acting Assistant Secretary.<ref>[https://www.energy.gov/eere/eere-leadership EERE Leadership]</ref>  


== Mission ==
== Mission ==
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==History==
==History==
EERE has been established from several previous agencies within the United States Executive branch following the [[1973 energy crisis]]. It has foundations in the former agencies [[Federal Energy Administration]], the [[Energy Research and Development Administration]], the Energy Resource Council, and the [[United States Atomic Energy Commission|Atomic Energy Commission]], all established prior to the establishment of Department of Energy (DOE) in 1977 ({{USStatute|95|91|91|565|1977|08|04}}).<ref name=Relyea2003>{{cite book|last=Relyea|first=Harold|title=The executive branch, creation and reorganization|year=2003|publisher=Nova Publishers|page=29|author2=Thomas P. Carr }}</ref> The 1978 [[National Energy Act]] consolidated several of the former agencies into the DOE and created an office that focused on [[efficient energy use|energy efficiency]] and renewable fuels. Since 1978, the office has been renamed several times to reflect its changing scope, including the following:
EERE has been established from several previous agencies within the United States Executive branch following the 1973 energy crisis. It has foundations in the former agencies [[Federal Energy Administration]], the Energy Research and Development Administration, the Energy Resource Council, and the [[United States Atomic Energy Commission|Atomic Energy Commission]], all established prior to the establishment of Department of Energy (DOE) in 1977 ({{USStatute|95|91|91|565|1977|08|04}}).<ref name=Relyea2003>{{cite book|last=Relyea|first=Harold|title=The executive branch, creation and reorganization|year=2003|publisher=Nova Publishers|page=29|author2=Thomas P. Carr }}</ref> The 1978 [[National Energy Act]] consolidated several of the former agencies into the DOE and created an office that focused on energy efficiency and renewable fuels. Since 1978, the office has been renamed several times to reflect its changing scope, including the following:


* The Office of Conservation and Solar Applications (CSA)
* The Office of Conservation and Solar Applications (CSA)
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The Assistant Secretary of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy oversees EERE's three technology sectors:  
The Assistant Secretary of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy oversees EERE's three technology sectors:  


* [[Renewable energy]],  
* Renewable energy,
* [[Sustainable transport|Sustainable transportation]]
* Sustainable transportation
* Energy efficiency
* Energy efficiency


Within these sectors are 11 technology offices and programs that support research, development, and outreach efforts [EERE Organization Chart]. EERE also includes corporate support functions such as the Office of Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and the Office of Operations.
Within these sectors are 11 technology offices and programs that support research, development, and outreach efforts [EERE Organization Chart]. EERE also includes corporate support functions such as the Office of Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and the Office of Operations.


[[File:NREL.jpg|thumb|right|EERE oversees the [[National Renewable Energy Laboratory]] in [[Golden, Colorado]].]]
EERE develops initiatives and programs and provides funding to advance clean energy technologies and integration strategies.  
EERE develops initiatives and programs and provides funding to advance clean energy technologies and integration strategies. EERE oversees the management and operation of the [[National Renewable Energy Laboratory]] and provides funding to 12 of the U.S. Department of Energy’s national laboratories:
 
=== Technology offices ===
These sub-offices work to advance various aspects of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, contributing to EERE's mission to transition to a clean energy economy.
 
* [[Advanced Manufacturing Office]] (previously known as Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office)
* [[Building Technologies Office]]
* [[Federal Energy Management Program]]
* [[Geothermal Technologies Office]]
* [[Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office]]
* [[Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office]]
* [[Solar Energy Technologies Office]]
* [[Vehicle Technologies Office]]
* [[Water Power Technologies Office]]
* [[Wind Energy Technologies Office]]
* [[Bioenergy Technologies Office]]
* [[Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs Office]]
 
=== National labs ===
EERE oversees the management and operation of the [[National Renewable Energy Laboratory]] and provides funding to 12 of the U.S. Department of Energy’s national laboratories:
* [[Argonne National Laboratory]]
* [[Argonne National Laboratory]]
* [[Brookhaven National Laboratory]]
* [[Brookhaven National Laboratory]]
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[[File:Hydrogen scooter ICE- hydride storage.jpg|thumb|upright|A scooter modified to use [[hydrogen]] as fuel within its [[internal combustion engine]]]]
[[File:Hydrogen scooter ICE- hydride storage.jpg|thumb|upright|A scooter modified to use [[hydrogen]] as fuel within its [[internal combustion engine]]]]


* The '''[[Vehicle Technologies Program|Vehicle Technologies Office]]''' supports the research, development, and deployment of efficient [[transportation]] technologies such as [[plug-in electric vehicles]], [[Battery (electricity)|batteries]], electric drive technologies, advanced combustion engines, lightweight materials,<ref>[https://energy.gov/eere/vehicles/vehicle-technologies-office-moving-america-forward-clean-vehicles Office of EERE: About the Vehicle Technologies Office]</ref> and alternative fuels, including natural gas and propane.<ref>[http://ngtnews.com/does-vehicle-technologies-office-to-achieve-future-goals-with-alt-fuels NGT News: ''DOE's Vehicle Technologies Office to Achieve Goals with Alt Fuels'']</ref>
* The '''[[Vehicle Technologies Program|Vehicle Technologies Office]]''' supports the research, development, and deployment of efficient [[transportation]] technologies such as [[plug-in electric vehicles]], batteries, electric drive technologies, advanced combustion engines, lightweight materials,<ref>[https://energy.gov/eere/vehicles/vehicle-technologies-office-moving-america-forward-clean-vehicles Office of EERE: About the Vehicle Technologies Office]</ref> and alternative fuels, including natural gas and propane.<ref>[http://ngtnews.com/does-vehicle-technologies-office-to-achieve-future-goals-with-alt-fuels NGT News: ''DOE's Vehicle Technologies Office to Achieve Goals with Alt Fuels'']</ref>
* The '''Bioenergy Technologies Office''' supports research, development, and deployment projects for advanced [[biofuels]].<ref>[https://energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/about-bioenergy-technologies-office-growing-americas-energy-future Office of EERE: About the Bioenergy Technologies Office]</ref>
* The '''Bioenergy Technologies Office''' supports research, development, and deployment projects for advanced [[biofuels]].<ref>[https://energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/about-bioenergy-technologies-office-growing-americas-energy-future Office of EERE: About the Bioenergy Technologies Office]</ref>
* The '''Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office''' conducts research, development, and deployment in [[hydrogen]] and [[fuel cell]] technologies.<ref>[https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/about-fuel-cell-technologies-office Office of EERE: About the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office]</ref>
* The '''Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office''' conducts research, development, and deployment in [[hydrogen]] and [[fuel cell]] technologies.<ref>[https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/about-fuel-cell-technologies-office Office of EERE: About the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office]</ref>
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