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...
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...
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...
Perspective
ENERGY FOUNDATION STATEMENT ON INCREASED HATE CRIMES AGAINST ASIAN AMERICANS
UPDATE, March 17, 2021: Update: On March 16 in Atlanta, eight people were gunned down, six of whom were women of Asian descent. We...
Perspective
Unrest in Our Nation’s Capitol
We are deeply disturbed by the alarming events that unfolded today at the U.S. Capitol. Actions by violent rioters seeking to overturn the results...
Announcement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Energy Foundation
At Energy Foundation, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are top organizational commitments. Systemic racism is ubiquitous in our society. It is our responsibility to...
Energy News
Mourning the Loss of Cecil Corbin-Mark
This week, the environmental movement lost a great leader much too soon with the passing of Cecil Corbin-Mark, the Deputy Director and Director of...
Energy News, Perspective
Q&A: Leading the Energy Foundation’s Next Chapter
U.S. Energy Foundation recently welcomed new leadership to its board of directors: Rose McKinney-James has been named board chair and Nicole Systrom is vice...