Mission

The EERE mission is to strengthen America's energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality in public-private partnerships that:

Enhance energy efficiency and productivity;
Bring clean, reliable and affordable energy technologies to the marketplace; and
Make a difference in the everyday lives of Americans by enhancing their energy choices and their quality of life.

Portfolio Priorities

PRIORITY 1: Dramatically Reduce or Even End Dependence on Foreign Oil.

PRIORITY 2: Reduce Burden of Energy Prices on the Disadvantaged.

PRIORITY 3: Increase the Viability and Deployment of Renewable Energy Technologies.

PRIORITY 4: Increase the Reliability and Efficiency of Electricity Generation, Delivery, and Use.

PRIORITY 5: Increase the Efficiency of Buildings and Appliances.

PRIORITY 6: Increase the Efficiency/Reduce the Energy Intensity of Industry.

PRIORITY 7: Create the New Domestic Bioindustry.

PRIORITY 8: Lead by Example through Government's Own Actions.

PRIORITY 9: Change the Way EERE Does Business.