Announcement
Our Newest U.S. Energy Foundation Board Members
We are pleased to introduce the newest members of the U.S. Energy Foundation (EF) Board of Directors. At a time that is crucial to...
Offshore Wind’s Path Ahead in the U.S.
In early December 2023, New York’s first offshore wind project—South Fork Wind—became the first commercial-scale installment to send electricity to the U.S. grid. When...
Perspective
A Conversation with Our Board Chair, Stuart Clarke
At a time that is crucial to equitable climate and clean energy progress, we are fortunate to have Stuart Clarke serving as Chair of...
Announcement
Our New Logo Reflects Community, Collaboration
The world is a different place and the U.S. Energy Foundation (EF) is a different organization than in 1991, our founding year. Our work...
Perspective
Working in Partnership for Equitable Climate and Clean Energy Progress in Indiana
With a mission to accelerate the clean energy transition in Indiana, McKinney Family Foundation, Herbert Simon Family Foundation, and U.S. Energy Foundation (EF)—in partnership...
Energy News
Offshore Wind’s Path Ahead in the U.S.
In early December 2023, New York’s first offshore wind project—South Fork Wind—became the first commercial-scale installment to send electricity to the U.S. grid. When...
Energy News
Time to Drive Electric: More EVs, More Choices on the Horizon
This month is your chance to learn everything you wanted to know about electric vehicles (EVs) and even test drive one. National Drive Electric...
Energy News
Schools Make the Grade for Clean Energy in the U.S.
As the school year commences yet again for young people across America, we want to shine a light on the many ways local K-12...
Perspective
When Wildfires Send an Urgent Message About Climate
The first time you are evacuated from your home—whether for a hurricane, wildfire, or another weather-related threat—it’s an experience that burns in your memory....
Perspective
Reflections on 40 Years of Climate and Clean Energy Work
Note: For the past four decades, Katie McCormack has been a valued leader and thought partner in the climate and clean energy movement, particularly...
Perspective
Our Conversation with Energy Foundation Board Chair Nicole Systrom
Nicole Systrom has chaired the U.S. Energy Foundation (EF) Board of Directors since taking the reins from Rose McKinney-James. As we look to opportunities...
Announcement
Learning from Grantees: What We’re Doing Well, How We Can Improve
As part of our collective effort to continue learning, developing, and improving, U.S. Energy Foundation (EF) committed to working with the Center for Effective...
Energy News
It’s Electric! Heading Back to School in Style
As children head back to school this fall, some families may notice that their yellow school bus has gotten an upgrade. Electric school buses...
Energy News
California Leads the Nation: Regulation for 100% Zero-emission New Car Sales
On August 25, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to adopt the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation. The historic action will...
Energy News
Heat Pumps: A Path to Health and Climate Benefits
Heat waves kill more people in the U.S. than hurricanes, tornados, floods, or any other weather hazard—combined. Heat waves have grown three times as...
Perspective
Reproductive Justice is Climate Justice
I spend every day at Energy Foundation trying to stop our transportation system from polluting our environment. It is easy to silo my work...
Perspective
Five Groups Where Mom is ‘Captain Planet’
Becoming a scientist or politician may not have been the plan for most people when they became parents. However, given the state of the...
Perspective
This Earth Day, Let’s Celebrate the Potential of Offshore Wind
East Coast residents already are benefiting from the clean energy produced by two wind farms operating off the coasts of Rhode Island and Virginia....
Announcement
EF Welcomes Four New
Board Members
We are excited to announce that the Energy Foundation Board of Directors has welcomed four new members in recent months. Their expertise in organizing,...
Announcement
Introducing our Racial Equity and Democracy (RED) Fund
Last year, before the world went into a global pandemic response to COVID-19, Energy Foundation (EF) revised our organization’s mission, vision, and values for...
Announcement
Clean Energy Advocates Make History in Illinois
The people of Illinois have much to celebrate today as Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) into law. Members...
Energy News
Building Electric: Fully-equipped, Healthy, and Modern Homes
Buildings now are the leading source of air pollution from human activity connected to premature death—more than any other sector (see note below), including...
Announcement
Ohio Climate Justice Fund: Working for a Just and Inclusive Clean Energy Future
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Announcement, COVID-19
Energy Foundation Moves to “Remote First” Work Policy
Due to our commitment to the health and safety of staff, Energy Foundation (EF) is shifting into an organizational norm of “remote first.” This...
Perspective
Jury Convicts Derek Chauvin in Murder of George Floyd
After weeks of harrowing testimony, Derek Chauvin has been convicted for the murder of George Floyd. For three weeks, the world has witnessed the...