The Energy Innovation Project is developing the resources to support public and private efforts for long-lasting American energy leadership. The MG team is supporting this work with data visualization, video explainers, illustration, and a custom site design.
The U.S. Department of Energy has long played a key role in driving innovation and economic growth, supporting national security, and maintaining U.S. competitiveness. Despite an expanded mandate from Congress, DOE’s outdated structures are limiting its ability to effectively invest in breakthrough technologies, especially in growing markets. Watch the video explainer above to get a quick sense of the challenges. It’s illuminating research intended to move the needle as Congress considers how to keep the U.S. innovative.
Working with data that the EFI Foundation team and partners independently gather, we show that despite currently managing historic levels of funding, DOE’s spending in American energy innovation has plummeted as a share of available funding. This custom data set provides transparent data and unbiased analysis of how DOE investments translate into impact. Explore this crucial work at the EFI Foundation to learn more.
