Energy and Climate

Manufacturing USA at DOE: Supporting Energy Innovation
Accelerating energy innovation by manufacturers in America would boost economic growth and global competitiveness, while addressing key national security and environmental goals. But market failures lead to gaps in the private sector’s response to this imperative. That’s where the Department of Energy’s Manufacturing USA innovation institutes come in.
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For a menu of actionable ideas for policymakers related to clean-energy innovation, see ITIF’s “Tech Policy To-Do List.”

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September 16, 2014
The Role of the DOE National Labs in the 21st Century Innovation Economy
Since their inception in the 1940’s, the Department of Energy (DOE) National Labs have been in the vanguard of America’s global innovation leadership.
September 10, 2014
Going Local: Connecting the National Labs to their Regions for Innovation and Growth
Policy should be reformed to better integrate the national labs with regional economies.
August 28, 2014
Accelerating Sustainability: Demonstrating the Benefits of Connected Cars
Join us for a discussion on the potential impact of 16 emerging smart transportation technologies on US oil consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
July 24, 2014
U.S.-China Solar Trade Dispute: Short-term Profit vs. Long-term Viability
China’s solar trade policy hampers the clean energy economy and energy innovation.
July 10, 2014
Climate Change Solution: Scrap Subsidies, Fund Innovation
Current climate policy will not lead to the global emission reductions we need.
June 18, 2014
Want More Stringent EPA Carbon Caps? We Need Innovation Policy
Tougher emissions regulations should be paired with comprehensive energy innovation strategy.
June 13, 2014
Carbon Pricing Won't Solve Climate Change. Innovation Will.
Instead of putting a price on carbon, governments should enhance funding for R&D and projects that lower clean energy costs.
June 12, 2014
Testimony Before U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on American Energy Jobs
Matthew Stepp testified before the United States House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
June 12, 2014
Testimony Before House Natural Resources Committee on U.S. Global Clean Energy Leadership
Matthew Stepp testifies before the United States House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
June 5, 2014
Pittsburgh’s Path to Recovery
Pittsburgh is now one of America’s leading centers of regional innovation.

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