A S TRONG E NERGY P ORTFOLIO
FOR A
S TRONG A MERICA
Energy efficiency and clean, renewable energy will mean a stronger economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy independence for America. By investing in technology breakthroughs today, our nation can look forward to a more resilient economy and secure future.
Far-reaching technology changes will be essential to America’s energy future. Working with a wide array of state, community, industry, and university partners, the U.S. Department of Energy’s
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy invests in a diverse portfolio of energy technologies that will:
• Conserve energy in the residential, commercial, industrial, government, and transportation sectors
• Increase and diversify energy supply, with a focus on renewable domestic sources
• Upgrade our national energy infrastructure
• Facilitate the emergence of hydrogen technologies as a vital new “energy carrier.”
Boosting the productivity and competitiveness of U.S. industry through improvements in energy and environmental performance
A CKNOWLEDGEMENTS :
The Industrial Technologies Program would like to thank Andrew McMullan,
Veritech Inc., for writing this BestPractices
Steam Technical Brief, and the
BestPractices Steam technical subcommittee for reviewing the publication. The Opportunities
Biomass Program
Using domestic, plant-derived resources to meet our fuel, power, and chemical needs
Building Technologies Program
Homes, schools, and businesses that use less energy, cost less to operate, and ultimately, generate as much power as they use
Distributed Energy & Electric Reliability Program
A more reliable energy infrastructure and reduced need for new power plants
Federal Energy Management Program
Leading by example, saving energy and taxpayer dollars in federal facilities F OR A DDITIONAL I NFORMATION ,
P LEASE C ONTACT :
FreedomCAR & Vehicle Technologies