U.S. Energy Foundation (EF) is a partnership of philanthropies focused on securing a clean and equitable energy future to tackle the climate crisis. Since 1991, EF grantees have made significant progress in the largest-emitting sectors of the economy in the states with the greatest potential for carbon abatement.
We envision a healthy, safe, equitable economy powered by clean energy. We believe a thriving clean energy economy can create sustainable opportunities, spur innovation, and protect our climate—for today and future generations.
We believe that targeted analysis and effective advocacy can inspire leaders to make policy choices that accelerate the growth of clean energy markets and technology deployment, growing the economy equitably with dramatically less pollution.
Our goal is to reduce energy-related carbon emissions by over one-third by 2030 compared to a 2005 baseline, putting the U.S. on a trajectory toward an 80 percent carbon reduction consistent with long-term climate protection. To do this, we invest to transform every sector of America’s energy economy and in every region of the country.
EF supports education and analysis to promote non-partisan policy solutions that advance renewable energy and energy efficiency while opening doors to greater innovation and productivity—growing the economy with dramatically less pollution.
EF funds do not support legislative lobbying or electoral activities.
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We lead with our values in every aspect of our work. We strive to be transparent and hold ourselves accountable to all people and living things.
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