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| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy |
| Top Organization | Department of Energy |
| Creation Legislation | Energy Policy Act of 2005 |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | The Clean Energy Education and Empowerment Initiative boosts women's participation and leadership in clean energy fields. It aims to close the gender gap through recognition, education, and networking opportunities. |
| Program Start | 2010 |
| Initial Funding | Congressional appropriations |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Historic | No |
Clean Energy Education and Empowerment Initiative (C3E) is a Department of Energy initiative led by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy that promotes women’s leadership in clean energy across the United States, recognizing over 100 mid-career women through awards and engaging more than 2,000 professionals annually via symposiums as of 2025. Launched in 2010 at the first Clean Energy Ministerial, C3E has honored 112 awardees by 2024, partnered with MIT Energy Initiative, Stanford’s Precourt Institute, and ASU’s Global Futures Laboratory, and expanded globally through the IEA’s C3E TCP since 2017, with 2025 efforts enhancing post-Hurricane Helene resilience by connecting women-led clean energy solutions to affected communities.
Goals
- Increase women’s participation and leadership in clean energy sectors.[1]
- Close the gender gap through recognition, education, and mentorship.
- Foster a diverse, innovative clean energy workforce globally.
Organization
The Clean Energy Education and Empowerment Initiative was sponsored by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) within the Department of Energy, headquartered in Washington, D.C.[2] Funding came from Congressional appropriations, supporting a network of DOE staff, 40 C3E Ambassadors, and partners like MIT, Stanford, and ASU, managing awards, symposiums, and international efforts across all 50 states and 10+ countries, guided by EERE leadership and an advisory committee.
The leader at the Department of Energy level was the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, currently Joseph McCartin (as of February 22, 2025), with C3E operations coordinated by a DOE program manager.
History
The Clean Energy Education and Empowerment Initiative was established in 2010 under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, launched at the first Clean Energy Ministerial to advance women in STEM.[3] It began awards and symposiums in 2012, partnered with academic institutions by 2015, joined the IEA’s C3E TCP in 2017, and by 2025, has recognized 112 women across 13 years, with 2024 efforts (Web ID 0) and 2025 post-Helene resilience initiatives sustaining its impact.
Funding
Initial funding in 2010 came from Congressional appropriations, with unspecified startup amounts supporting early efforts.[4] Funding began in 2010 and continues within EERE’s $250 million FY 2025 budget, supporting awards, symposiums, and outreach across all 50 states, with no end date as appropriations sustain efforts like 2025’s $500,000 for resilience-focused networking.
Implementation
The initiative was implemented through annual awards, symposiums, and a webinar series, engaging over 2,000 professionals with resources and networking across clean energy fields.[5] It operates continuously with no end date, impacting over 100 awardees and thousands via events, with 2025 efforts enhancing post-Helene resilience through virtual symposiums and women-led energy solutions.
Related
- Advanced Scientific Computing Research Program
- Better Scientific Software
- Exascale Computing Project
External links
- https://c3e.org/
- https://www.energy.gov/eere/office-energy-efficiency-renewable-energy - EERE Overview
- https://www.doi.gov/ - Department of the Interior Overview
- wikipedia:United States Department of Energy
Social Media
References
- ↑ "C3E Mission," Clean Energy Education and Empowerment Initiative, https://c3e.org/, accessed February 22, 2025.
- ↑ "C3E Overview," U.S. Department of Energy, https://www.energy.gov/eere/clean-energy-education-and-empowerment-c3e-initiative, accessed February 22, 2025.
- ↑ "C3E History," Clean Energy Education and Empowerment Initiative, https://c3e.org/about/, accessed February 22, 2025.
- ↑ "C3E Funding," U.S. Department of Energy, https://www.energy.gov/eere/clean-energy-education-and-empowerment-c3e-initiative, accessed February 22, 2025.
- ↑ "C3E Implementation," Clean Energy Education and Empowerment Initiative, https://c3e.org/, accessed February 22, 2025.
