U.S. Energy Foundation

We’re excited to share the new U.S. Energy Foundation logo—a fresh look from the mark that was designed for us in our first year—1991. We wanted a new visual identity that reflects today’s EF and one that will carry us into the future. Read more about it: ef.org/2024/05/06/our…

Officials in Multnomah County, Oregon, unveiled a new library with a 188-kilowatt solar installation, designed with other sustainable features—the latest in a series of Portland-area libraries powered by solar panels. bit.ly/4dWXaIb

Chart: More people are buying used electric vehicles than ever—a positive signal for the U.S. vehicle-electrification effort. bit.ly/4tyxwOI

A pilot program in New York City is giving residents plug-in batteries that can power their air conditioners during peak demand, helping to keep residents cool, reduce grid strain, and lessen the need for new infrastructure. bit.ly/4dk7B7o

In Ann Arbor, Michigan—where some locals spend more than one-third of their household income on utility bills—a supplemental municipal utility is installing solar and battery systems to reduce residents’ energy costs and boost grid reliability. bit.ly/4eKaEbl

U.S. wind installations increased nearly 50% last year and are expected to nearly double this year. bit.ly/4ukr4LM

More than 140,000 heat pump owners in Massachusetts saved at least $37 million on their power bills this winter—an average of more than $250 per customer—due to new electric rates for heat pumps. bit.ly/3P0siwN

A bikeshare in metro Omaha, Iowa, is allowing residents over 16 to ride their all-electric bikes for free within the service area. bit.ly/4cInPrQ

A Florida community is offering a free golf cart with the purchase of a home, which is saving residents money and reducing emissions, while making the neighborhood streets safer. bit.ly/3QGo8uw

San Francisco launched a pilot program to swap gas water heaters for electric heat-pump versions at child care facilities in disadvantaged communities. bit.ly/4eBJGm0

An apartment building in Providence, Rhode Island, was retrofitted with 277 heat pumps, which will save the building an estimated $94,500 in energy costs a year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 219 tons annually. bit.ly/4w5M4If

Vermont’s first neighborhood-scale geothermal project is anticipated to offer a blueprint for cost-effective, all-electric new construction in the state and across the U.S. bit.ly/4vBmomd

A school district in California installed solar arrays on parking lot canopies as part of a district-wide energy transformation. bit.ly/48CN6B8

In 2025, renewables contributed 88% of new U.S. generating capacity—with solar leading new capacity additions among all energy sources for 28 consecutive months. bit.ly/4vnvtiE

Students in Palo Alto, California, are pushing city leaders to transition from gas stoves to induction stoves and inform residents about the health risks of gas appliances. bit.ly/4dC3YeF

A church in New York City chose to install a geothermal system rather than a new boiler and air conditioning units—a growing trend in urban areas. bit.ly/4taZ6Sw

A new measure in Maine will require state utility regulators to focus on lowering consumer energy costs, reducing bill volatility, and improving bill transparency. bit.ly/3Ol4tzs

The average cost of a used electric vehicle is now within about $1,300 of a comparable gas vehicle—making access more affordable in an industry that’s key to reducing emissions. bit.ly/4v9kWHv

Ann Arbor, Michigan, is creating its own clean energy utility—a first-in-the-country program that officials hope will offer a new model for how local governments can control their energy future. bit.ly/3PdG4Mv

Utility-scale solar and wind generation in the U.S. is steadily increasing, rising to a cumulative 17% last year, according to the Energy Information Administration. bit.ly/4taTnfd

In New York City, induction stoves are being installed in entire public housing apartments to boost energy efficiency, improve indoor air quality, and address gas outages in public housing. bit.ly/4c8Q3eN