Initiatives
EERE sponsors various initiatives to build awareness about energy efficiency and renewable energy topics and to coordinate efforts toward specific goals. Below are links to initiatives in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
TEAM Initiative 
Ongoing since 2007 — The Transformational Energy Action Management (TEAM) Initiative is a plan put forth by the Department of Energy (DOE) to dramatically transform the Department's energy, environmental, and transportation management.
Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative
Ongoing since 2007 — The Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative is a partnership between DOE and the State of Hawaii that aims to have 70% of all of Hawaii's energy needs supplied by renewable energy resources by the year 2030.
National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency
Ongoing since 2006 — The National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency recommends investment by utilities in cost-effective energy efficiency technologies while meeting consumer demands for clean energy.
Program Management Initiative
Ongoing since 2003 — The goal of the Program Management Initiative is to achieve managerial excellence by managing programs effectively and efficiently. EERE is working to make continuous improvements in its processes and program management, and is aiming for an exceptional level of mission accomplishment and stakeholder satisfaction.
Utility Solar Water Heating Initiative (USH2O)
Ongoing since 1992 — USH2O encourages utility solar water heating programs and provides education to stakeholders about solar thermal technologies. Utilities and solar industry members are working together to build this initiative.
