Welcome to Our Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Industry Page

Renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and water power play an important - and increasing - role in our nation's energy mix. The growth of clean and domestic renewable energy is an important part of addressing climate change and increasing our energy security.

Energy efficiency and energy conservation can be the most cost-effective and least-polluting means of reducing our demand for energy.

Key Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Activities:

Webinars:

  • Stay tuned for Renewable Energy related webinars!

Trade Events:

  • Renewable Energy Trade Policy Mission to Chile
    Santiago, Chile, April 15-16, 2013
    The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA) is organizing a Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RE&EE) Trade Policy Mission to Santiago, Chile from April 15 - 16, 2013. The mission is designed to be led by a senior Department of Commerce official, and will focus on: 1) creating a policy environment conducive to growth in Chile's RE&EE market; and 2) introducing U.S. RE&EE exporters to key Chilean Government officials. Mission participants will also be invited to showcase their U.S.-made RE&EE technologies at an important industry-specific trade show following the trade policy mission at their own expense. Pre-register for the event HERE.
    For more information, contact Cynthia Torres at Cynthia.Torres@trade.gov or (310) 882-1043.
  • WindPower 2013
    Chicago, IL, May 5-8
    WINDPOWER, produced by the American Wind Energy Association, based in Washington, D.C., is the world's largest annual wind energy event and the premier wind energy event in North America. WINDPOWER 2013 will take place May 5-8, 2013 at the McCormick Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. WINDPOWER 2012 hosted over 11,000 attendees,920 exhibitors, and over 1,800 international attendees from 57 countries. WINDPOWER 2013 will offer more than 50 educational sessions, industry workshops, and showcases new technology and solutions on the expansive show floor.
    For more information, contact Mark Wells at Mark.Wells@trade.gov.


  • RETECH 2013
    Washington, D.C., October 16-18
    RETECH 2013 will be held September 9-11, 2013 at the Marriott Wardman Park, in Washington D.C. RETECH 2013 attracts industry decision makers, exhibitors and attendees from the U.S. and around the world, interested in learning about the latest renewable energy technologies across the entire renewable energy marketplace, from all renewable energy sectors - wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, ocean, biomass, and waste. Speakers at RETECH provide their insights into new products, strategies, and technologies covering all renewable energy sectors. RETECH also attracts discussions with Government agencies, financial investors, legal experts and others regarding the opportunities and challenges facing the renewable energy industry, both here in the United States and in international markets.
    For more information, contact Mark Wells at Mark.Wells@trade.gov.

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