The mission of EERE is to create and sustain American leadership in the transition to a global clean energy economy. Its vision is a strong and prosperous America powered by clean, affordable, and secure energy.
This primer focuses on some of the basics of that new energy supply, which aims to serve the needs of people today while ensuring that future generations have ample energy available to meet their needs.
Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere are called greenhouse gases. This section provides information on emissions and removals of the main greenhouse gases to and from the atmosphere.
Learn about America’s current low carbon electricity mix and the political and market decisions which can ensure a clean air future for our country and our world
