Each year, much of the energy the U.S. consumes is wasted through transmission, heat loss, and inefficient technology. This is costly for American families and businesses, as well as leads to increased carbon pollution.
Solar power is used throughout the world to generate electricity, cook food, heat water, and warm buildings without the polluting emissions from conventional energy. In the U.S., the price of solar (also recognized as photovoltaic or PV) dropped 75% between 2008 and 2013, and is now within reach for many businesses and homeowners. Solar has the potential to provide many times the current total energy demands in our country and beyond.
Energy efficiency is one of the easiest and most cost effective ways to combat climate change, clean the air we breathe, improve the competitiveness of our businesses, and reduce energy costs for consumers. The Department of Energy is working with universities, businesses, and the National Labs to develop new, energy-efficient technologies while boosting the efficiency of current technologies on the market.
Here are more resources for joining the solar revolution: