Pathways - Shaping Your Energy Future.
An educational resource by the National Energy Foundation.
Explore the topics below to learn about the technologies, energy sources, and everyday choices shaping our energy future. Each topic links to articles, videos, and resources to help students, teachers, and curious learners understand how we generate, deliver, and use energy.
Technology
Smart Grid
The smart grid is a redesign of our current electrical grid that includes advancements in two way communication.
Energy Storage
The storage of energy addresses spikes in demand on the energy grid at times when the production of electricity is low.
Heat Pump
This device transfers heat from a cool to a warm space in order to more efficiently regulate temperatures.
Energy Efficiency
Utilizing innovations in technologies creates more energy efficient buildings, such as your household.
Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage
Technologies that capture carbon dioxide emissions before they enter the atmosphere.
Cleaner Energy Sources
Hydrogen: Gray, Blue & Green
Hydrogen is an energy carrier that delivers or stores energy. It can be used in fuel cells to generate electricity.
Natural Gas
A major source of energy in the U.S., natural gas generally produces fewer emissions than other fossil fuels.
Renewables
Energy sources that are naturally replaced and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution.
Nuclear
A large source of domestic, clean energy with high operating and waste storage costs.
You Can Make a Difference
Careers in Clean Energy
One of the biggest ways you can make a difference, with ever growing opportunities for energy related careers.
Electric Transportation
Reduce your carbon footprint by thinking about your transportation habits, including electric vehicles.
Energy Conservation
Your actions make a difference. Simple changes in your daily habits can reduce energy consumption.
Distributed Energy Resources
Small, modular energy generation and storage technologies that provide electric capacity where needed.