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February 21, 2013
LEDs: Lighting The Way To Major Energy Savings
The U.S. Department of Energy predicts the switch to LED lighting over the next two decades could save $250 billion in energy costs. More
February 8, 2013
Energy Department, Treasury Announce Availability of $150 Million in Tax Credits for Clean Energy Manufacturers
As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above approach to American energy, the U.S. Departments of Energy and the Treasury today announced the availability of $150 million in Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for energy efficiency manufacturing projects across the United States. More
February 7, 2013
Lowell, Massachusetts, Preserves Historic Home Through Energy Upgrades
Artist James MacNeil Whistler's birthplace home in Lowell, Massachusetts, was built in 1823 and now houses the Lowell Art Association. The house was in need of a series of upgrades that improved energy efficiency. More
February 7, 2013
New Bond Helps Toledo, Ohio, Expand Financing Pool
To date, more than 50 commercial buildings have seen energy efficiency improvements with savings up to 60% and generally averaging 20 to 40%. BBNWO has a significant number of projects under consideration with nearly 20 other buildings slated for near-term improvements. More
February 6, 2013
Letter from Secretary Steven Chu to Energy Department Employees Announces His Decision Not to Serve a Second Term
In a letter to Energy Department employees on February 1, Energy Secretary Steven Chu highlighted the tremendous progress of the last four years and announced his decision to not serve a second term as Secretary. More
February 4, 2013
Community Power Works Uses Housing Data to Make the Emerald City Even
Given the lower efficiency and high cost of heating oil, Community Power Works recognized the energy and cost savings potential for these Seattle homeowners and acted to engage them in undertaking home energy upgrades. More
February 4, 2013
Climatemaster Trilogy 40 Q-Mode™ Wins ASHRAE Award
The 2013 Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHR) Expo Innovation Awards recognize products that help provide safer, healthier, more efficient and more comfortable environments. More
January 30, 2013
Energy Department Offers $12 Million to Accelerate Solar Cell Efficiency
The Energy Department announced a new $12 million funding opportunity to develop innovative, ultra-efficient solar devices that will help close the gap with the theoretical efficiency limit. More
January 17, 2013
CBEA evolves to the Better Buildings Alliance
DOE’s Commercial Building Energy Alliance will be benefitting from a closer connection to other efforts in the Better Buildings Initiative. More
January 14, 2013
DOE Request for Information: Fenestration Attachment Certification and Labeling
The Department of Energy (DOE) is requesting information and feedback from interested parties on a fenestration attachment energy rating and labeling effort. More
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