The Energy Literacy: Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts Framework is an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning about energy. The framework identifies seven Essential Principles and a set of Fundamental Concepts to support each principle. It presents energy concepts that, if understood and applied, will help individuals and communities make informed energy decisions. It is a great resources for teachers to think about how to map out discussions of energy. It was led by US Department of Energy, over 20 recognized educational partners and 13 federal agencies that comprise the U.S. Global Change Research Program Partner agencies.