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It's a battle of the branches in the second season of “Better Buildings Challenge SWAP,” featuring the U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy. Both military operations swap energy teams to improve the energy efficiency of each one’s campus.
Evidence in a new, groundbreaking Energy Department report shows that home performance upgrades can improve the quality of a home’s indoor environment by reducing the prevalence of harmful indoor air pollutants and contaminants.
The Energy Department announced it is investing $19 million to improve the efficiency of our nation's homes, offices, schools, hospitals, restaurants and stores. These projects will develop advanced building technologies that will help American consumers and businesses save money on their utility bills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create jobs.
Third-party verified demonstrations prove energy savings of up to 80% over conventional motors.
DOE announced awardees for its 2016 small-medium commercial buildings funding opportunity, as well as its Building America funding opportunity, which will develop innovative techniques for improving home construction and retrofit processes.
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