Organization

Washington, DC Projects Office

The Division's activities in the Berkeley Lab's Washington, DC Projects Office support Division capabilities and effectiveness in providing high-quality technical research and policy analysis to the Department of Energy and to other governmental and nongovernmental sponsors.

The Projects Office works closely with Washington-based research sponsors to help Division researchers understand sponsors' needs and to design and conduct projects that best meet these needs. The Washington office provides an additional outlet for transmitting the results of LBL research and analyses to federal and nonfederal users. In addition, the office coordinates research, analysis, and technology-transfer activities with the Washington offices of other National Laboratories.

 

Energy Analysis Projects

DOE Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards

Staff members in the DC office contribute to analyses of the impacts, costs, and savings potential of energy efficiency standards for a range of residential and commercial products, as well as preparation of regulatory documents.

Energy-Efficient Government Procurement

DC staff support the Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program for buying energy-efficient products.

Energy-Efficient Laboratory Buildings

DC staff members serve as a technical resource for the Labs21 program, a voluntary program dedicated to improving the environmental performance of U.S. laboratories.

Industrial Energy Analysis

Research into industrial energy use, energy saving potential from changes in industrial systems and processes, energy efficiency and management practices, and the effectiveness of policy mechanisms, such as voluntary agreements and partnerships, energy management and system standards.

International Energy Efficiency Studies

Staff members provide technical support and on-site coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development and other clients sponsoring energy efficiency programs in other countries.

Performance Measurement & Verification

DC staff support the development and dissemination of guidelines for cost-effective measurement and verification of energy savings.

Understanding Energy Consumption Behavior

DC staff members conduct research to understand the psychological, cultural, and institutional context within which energy-related decisions are made and how these factors influence energy consumption.

Building Technologies Projects

Energy Efficiency in Federal Facilities

Staff members provide technical assistance to federal agencies in conducting energy savings performance contracts.