DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Appropriations, FY2025 (CRS Report for Congress)
Release Date |
Revised Aug. 12, 2024 |
Report Number |
IF12710 |
Report Type |
In Focus |
Authors |
Martin C. Offutt; Corrie E. Clark |
Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Older Revisions |
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Summary:
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is
responsible for renewable energy and end-use energy
efficiency technology development. Other activities include
issuing grants for home energy efficiency and state energy
planning, establishing minimum energy conservation
standards for appliances and equipment, and providing
technical support.
EERE collaborates with industry, academia, national
laboratories, and others to conduct and support research,
development, demonstration, and deployment activities.
EERE also manages programs that support state and local
governments, tribes, and schools. Further, EERE oversees
and supports the research and infrastructure of the National
Renewable Energy Laboratory, including its research and
development on technologies for renewable energy and
energy efficiency.