American Manufacturing and Competitiveness

The growing global market for renewable energy technologies and innovations is projected to be worth at least $23 trillion by 2030. To meet the growing demand for new energy technologies and compete effectively in emerging global markets, the American-made industry will need to take a leading role. 

Domestic manufacturing is using power and machinery to produce goods from raw materials at home. Manufacturers across the country are mobilizing to produce energy innovations and technologies, creating American jobs and American-made products, strengthening national and energy security, and positioning the U.S. as a global leader in costs, quality, and expertise in a rapidly growing market.

Competitiveness refers to a nation’s level of productivity relative to others in the global economy. American competitiveness is important because it drives economic growth and income levels. Plentiful and affordable energy reduces a critical cost for U.S. businesses, which helps them grow and bolster the nation’s competitiveness.  

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is committed to increasing American manufacturing and competitiveness in the energy sector to achieve the following:

• Create well-paying jobs across the country and bolster economic development. 
• Reduce dependence on other countries for critical minerals and materials needed to manufacture energy technologies.
• Bolster U.S. energy independence through a domestic energy supply.
• Support workforce development to provide American workers with education and training to fill quality jobs in manufacturing, infrastructure development, and other industries related to our energy system.