renewable energy

Iceberg in water (© John McConnico/AP Images)

U.S. return to Paris Agreement marks renewed climate commitment

The United States is rejoining the Paris Agreement, renewing the nation's leadership in tackling the global threat of climate change.
Aerial view of coal plant (© Du Yu/Xinhua News Agency/eyevine/Redux)

China’s energy development model exports pollution

China's government is financing coal-fired power plants in developing countries, exporting environmental pollution around the world.
Sun rising behind electricity towers (© AP Images)

U.S. guarantees Europe’s energy security [video]

As Europe enters a new era of energy diversification, the United States continues to work with European partners to ensure access to energy.
Aerial view of island that has energy grid (Courtesy of NantEnergy)

The future of battery technology is in the air

Batteries from the U.S. that rely on zinc and air may be the future of renewable energy. Eight countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas are using them.
Solar panels (© Shutterstock)

Helping to power homes in El Salvador

El Salvador's growing energy demands will be met, in part, with 10 new solar energy plants that the U.S. is helping to finance.
Workers in a garment workshop making clothes (© PVH)

Clothing giant looks to Ethiopia as start-to-finish supplier

Clothing company PVH has added Ethiopia to its supply chain in a big way with an environmentally friendly industrial park employing thousands of women.
Solar panels at a railway station (USAID PACE-D TA Program)

Asia’s largest rail network goes solar with U.S. help

The United States is supporting India with its ambitious clean energy program, including this solar rooftop project in partnership with Indian Railways.
Country road at sunset (Shutterstock)

Nuclear power’s growing role in a clean energy future

A new U.S.-backed initiative is promoting innovative ways to integrate nuclear power into carbon-free and renewable energy systems.
Student in lab coat standing among tubes and flasks in lab (© Helen H. Richardson/Denver Post via Getty Images)

A pioneer town reinventing how we harness energy

Fort Collins, Colorado, began as a cavalry outpost in the Old West, but grew into a 21st century capital of scientific innovation, tackling the world's greatest energy challenges.