Partner Videos
Around the country, Better Buildings Neighborhood partners are bringing the benefits of energy upgrades to their communities. Watch Better Buildings videos to learn how communities are implementing energy upgrade programs and enhancing the local workforce. Learn more about our partners through their own videos about energy efficiency improvements and benefits for consumers and businesses.
Partner Spotlight
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Homeowners Step Up Their Savings
Residents in University Park, Maryland, are achieving significant energy savings despite the town's small size thanks to STEP-UP's trusted energy coaches. Three happy homeowners share their testimonials.
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A Home RetrofitWith the help of Energize Bedford, a local homeowner assesses his home's energy efficiency and performs a complete energy efficiency upgrade. Watch the video | See more |
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EnergySmart to the RescueEnergySmart has already helped thousands of homes and businesses in Boulder County communities stop wasting energy and money. |
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Energy Impact Illinois"Big Bill" and "Little Bill" are on a quest to help homeowners maximize their energy efficiency. |
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Greater Cincinnati Energy AllianceA home energy assessment is the first step in lowering the energy consumption and improving the comfort of a home. |
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What is a Home Energy Assessment?From the Neighbor To Neighbor Energy Challenge. An energy advisor explains what to expect during a home energy assessment. |
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Denver Energy ChallengeFind out how the Denver Energy Challenge is helping homeowners reduce energy consumption and save money. |
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Energy Smart ColoradoEnergy Smart Colorado is helping homeowners associations and multifamily units become more energy efficient. Watch the video |
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Fayette County Better BuildingsThis commercial aired in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, to increase homeowner awareness of the local Better Buildings Initiative. Watch the video |
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INHP EcoHouse Loan ProgramSee how it all starts with a free energy evaluation. Home owners then decide what upgrades will save the most money. Watch the video |
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SEEA WiseThe SEEA Wise local program in Jacksonville, FL created home energy evaluation kits that can be checked out from the local library. Watch the video |
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EnergyWorks KCEnergyWorks is seeking creative solutions to energy conservation, including deconstruction of blighted properties. Watch the video |
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Energy Upgrade California: TV SpotThis 32-second TV commercial for Energy Upgrade California shows how a few upgrades can lead to big energy savings. Watch the video |
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BetterBuildings for MichiganHear homeowners talk about how the BetterBuildings for Michigan Program is bringing energy efficiency to Michigan. Watch the video |
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MAESTRO Program Helps Farmers Trim CostsThe MAESTRO program helps livestock producers find energy saving opportunities on the farm. |
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NOLA WISEAs a SEEA WISE program partner, NOLA WISE is helping homeowners in New Orleans save as much as 30% on their utility bills. |
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EnergyWorksThis video explains the EnergyWorks program and talks to homeowners about their experiences making energy efficiency improvements. |
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Energize PhoenixHear the story of one Energy Saving Super Hero who upgraded her home through Energize Phoenix. |
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Join The Future with Clean Energy Works OregonJoin the future with Clean Energy Works Oregon—a nonprofit that helps energize homes by making energy efficiency upgrades affordable and easy. Watch the video |
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RePower BainbridgeLearn how partnerships and community involvement were critical in increasing energy efficiency on Bainbridge Islandncy. |
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The Mystery of the Missing HeatCommunity Power Works in Seattle gives you a behind-the-scenes look at a home energy evaluation. |
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RePower KitsapLearn how RePower Kitsap is creating jobs while improving energy efficiency. |