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The Building Technologies Program has a large collection of resources designed to deliver current, relevant information about energy efficiency for residential and commercial buildings directly to you.

Commercial Resources

If you are involved in the commercial building industry, as an owner, architect, builder, or otherwise and want to know the very latest best practices for designing and building, or retrofitting, to high energy efficient standards, you can go to our Commercial Buildings: Energy Efficient Building Practices site.

Residential Resources

If you are a homeowner or builder, or are concerned about the most up-to-date technologies and methods for achieving a highly energy efficient house, access our comprehensive, but easy to use Residential Buildings: Energy Efficient Building Practices site.

Publications, Software, and Training

Dissemination of information on energy efficiency technologies and practices is a key strategy of the Building Technologies Program. Through this Information Resources page, you can access publications, software tools, and training.

Webinars

The Buildings Technologies Program offers no-cost Webinars on a variety of topics including the EnergySmart Home Scale, careers in energy efficiency and renewable energy, the Solar Decathlon, and green mortgages. Sign up to receive e-mail notices about upcoming webinars.