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U.S. Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Events

Better Buildings Neighborhood Program partners around the county are actively engaged in promoting energy efficiency and showcasing their achievements. Here's a look at what some of our partners have been doing.

March-April 2013
January-February 2013
November-December 2012
September-October 2012
July-August 2012
May-June 2012
March-April 2012
January-February 2012
November-December 2011
September-October 2011
July-August 2011
May-June 2011
March-April 2011
January-February 2011
November-December 2010

March-April 2013

  • EnergyFit Nevada
    EnergyFit Nevada and its contractors exhibited at GREENfest and the 17th Annual Festival of Communities on April 20 in celebration of Earth Day. The event featured exhibits, recycling collection, and resources to encourage participants to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. Learn more about EnergyFit Nevada.
  • Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (Cincinnati, Ohio)
    In March, Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance served as the presenting sponsor for the Eco-Fabulous Fashion Show in Covington, Kentucky. Proceeds benefitted Cincinnatio, Ohio's Civic Garden Center, which promotes environmental stewardship. Learn more about Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance.

January-February 2013

  • Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2) (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
    In partnership with other organizations, Me2 participated in a free homeowner workshop in February that taught local residents ways to reduce their energy use at home. Attendees also learned about energy efficiency programs available to help them finance and implement upgrades. Learn more about Me2.
  • California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) (San Diego, California)
    CCSE, which implements San Diego's Energy Upgrade California pilot program, held five free energy-efficient home tours in January. From Chula Vista to University Heights, residents were invited to tour homes upgraded through CCSE for a firsthand look at energy efficiency improvements and a chance to speak with real homeowners about the benefits of upgrading. Learn more about CCSE.

November-December 2012

  • Community Power Works (Seattle, Washington)
    In early December, Community Power Works participated in the Greendrinks Holiday Fair alongside a number of Seattle community groups and energy efficiency contracting companies. The fair featured locally made sustainable gifts, and participants reduced waste by bringing their own beverage cups or buying compostable cups. Learn more about Community Power Works.
  • Energy Upgrade California (Los Angeles, California)
    Throughout the month of November, Energy Upgrade California led a statewide mobile tour across the state designed to inform and inspire Californians to learn about and install energy-saving improvements in their homes. The Energy Upgrade California Roadshow Tour made 11 stops in nine cities, wrapping things up in Cupertino, California. Learn more about Energy Upgrade California.
  • Denver Energy Challenge (Denver, Colorado)
    In mid-November, Denver Energy Challenged hosted an Energy Loan Seminar for homeowners using a roundtable format. An energy advisor from Denver Energy Challenge, a certified contractor, and an Elevations loan specialist were on hand to discuss the full process of undertaking an energy efficiency upgrade and to answer audience questions. Learn more about Denver Energy Challenge.

September-October 2012

  • Efficiency Maine
    On October 9, Efficiency Maine held a Building Operator Certification® (BOC) course for its commercial building customers. BOC is a national workforce training and certification program offering facilities personnel the job skills and education necessary to improve the energy performance of the buildings they oversee. The course includes eight one-day classes comprised of classroom training, project assignments to be completed at the participant's facility, and in-class exams administered at the end of each day of training. Learn more about Efficiency Maine.
  • NOLA WISE (New Orleans, Louisiana)
    Not only did NOLA WISE participate as a co-sponsor in the 2nd Annual Le Vert Green Home Tour in late September, but a home upgraded through the program was also featured in the tour. The tour showcased sustainable homes throughout New Orleans, as well as homeowners who are taking steps to make their homes more energy-efficient. Learn more about NOLA WISE.

July-August 2012

  • Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge (Town of Wethersfield, Connecticut)
    In conjunction with the Wethersfield Public Library, the Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge hosted a free solar workshop in late August that provided interested homeowners complimentary consultations with certified contractors from C-Tech Solar. Contractors discussed ways homeowners could implement solar technologies in their homes and shared information on financing, rebates, and tax incentives available to Connecticut residents. Learn more about Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge.
  • Local Energy Alliance Program (Charlottesville, Virginia/Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance)
    On August 1, Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) launched its first Home Energy Makeover Contest in Northern Virginia. Residents can enter to win a $10,000 home energy makeover by filling out a five-minute online report about energy usage in their homes. Learn more about LEAP.
  • Energy Smart Colorado (Eagle County, Colorado)
    In July, Energy Smart Colorado hosted a free loan workshop for contractors to discuss the program's financing tool available for homeowners. Lunch was provided as Connie Ealey from Funding Partners presented on the financing tool, after which attending contractors were enrolled in the financing program by completing a few simple forms. Upon completion, all attending contractors became eligible to offer the financing product to customers. Learn more about Energy Smart Colorado.

May-June 2012

  • RePower Bainbridge (Bainbridge Island, Washington)
    In late June, RePower Bainbridge challenged local swimmers to "repower" before they cooled off. Program representatives hosted Dive into Action with RePower at the Aquatics Center Public Pool in Bainbridge Island, Washington, where pool goers were given information energy efficiency upgrade information. Learn more about RePower Bainbridge.
  • Denver Energy Challenge (Denver County, Colorado)
    To kick off the month of May, Denver Energy Challenge offered a contractor training event alongside Boulder, Colorado's EnergySmart program. The event trained the two programs' contractor communities on how to use a new renewable loan program as a tool to sell more projects. Learn more about Denver Energy Challenge.

March-April 2012

  • Energize Phoenix (Phoenix, Arizona)
    To get the word out about energy efficiency upgrades, Energize Phoenix held a community energy efficiency fair—"It's Easy With Energize Phoenix." Approved contractors were on site to answer questions and homeowners could sign up on the spot for free energy check-ups and rebates. Learn more about Energize Phoenix.
  • Local Energy Alliance Program (Charlottesville, Virginia/Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance)
    In March, Charlottesville's Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) held a public workshop designed to spread the word about LEAP. Homeowners who have already upgraded their homes were on hand to share their experiences, challenges, and savings. Learn more about LEAP.

January-February 2012

  • BetterBuildings for Michigan
    In mid-January BetterBuildings for Michigan filmed energy evaluations at two homes to air on local cable television stations. Learn more about BetterBuildings for Michigan.
  • reEnergize (Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska)
    As a way to reach out to the community, representatives from Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska's reEnergize program spoke at local meetings of the Green Neighborhood Council. Learn more about reEnergize.

November-December 2011

  • Efficiency Maine
    In December, the Environmental and Energy Technology Council of Maine (E2Tech) hosted a forum to provide an overview of the projects funded by Efficiency Maine. At the event, the executive director of Efficiency Maine reviewed the energy savings achieved by the program and discussed plans for the year ahead. Learn more about Efficiency Maine.
  • Energy Impact Illinois (Chicago, Illinois)
    In November, Energy Impact Illinois released interactive tools designed to help consumers make energy efficient improvements to their homes. Learn more about Energy Impact Illinois.
  • Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
    In November, Milwaukee Energy Efficiency program is holding a number of free workshops to educate homeowners about potential energy savings in their homes. Learn more to about Milwaukee Energy Efficiency.

September-October 2011

  • Clean Energy Works Oregon (Portland, Oregon)
    During Portland's annual Build It Green! Home Tour in September, Clean Energy Works Oregon highlighted a homeowner's tight budget, do-it-yourself effort to perform an energy efficiency upgrade on her 1,700 square foot home. Learn more about Clean Energy Works Oregon.
  • Energize Bedford (Bedford, New York)
    With winter approaching, New York State doubled its incentive programs for energy efficiency upgrades, and Energize Bedford is helping consumers complete the upgrades. Learn more about Energize Bedford.

July-August 2011

  • Energy Upgrade California (Los Angeles County, California)
    Faced with the state's slow economic recovery and low public awareness, the Los Angeles County program has revved up its outreach efforts by conducting a series of public workshops in July and August. Learn more about Energy Upgrade California.
  • Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge (Town of Lebanon, Connecticut)
    The Neighbor to Neighbor Clean Energy Corps visited homes in Lebanon, Connecticut, in July to spread the word about the Home Energy Savings program, sponsored by the local electric company. The service, which is valued at $800, is free to electric company customers and includes weatherization, air sealing, installation of low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators, and up to 25 spiral and specialty energy efficient bulbs. Learn more about Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge.

May-June 2011

  • Beacon Communities Project (Berlin, Nashua, and Plymouth, New Hampshire)
    Berlin Better Buildings planned "lunch and learn" workshops throughout the summer to demonstrate the benefits of energy efficiency.  Learn more about Beacon Communities Project.
  • EnergyWorks (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
    EnergyWorks launched a campaign to educate the public about how to keep their homes cool and energy costs down as summer temperatures heat up. Learn more about EnergyWorks.
  • Energy Upgrade California (Los Angeles County, California)
    Six homeowners from Los Angeles County will receive free home energy makeovers from a contest organized by Energy Upgrade California. All contest applicants were sent a coupon redeemable for $250 on completion of an energy upgrade. Learn more about Energy Upgrade California.

March-April 2011

January-February 2011

  • EnergySmart (Boulder County, Colorado)
    More than 35 Boulder County-area companies involved in the "10 for Change" program were recognized in February for reducing their energy use and making other environmentally friendly changes in 2010. Learn more about EnergySmart.

November-December 2010

  • Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (Cincinnati, Ohio)
    In November, 30 volunteers reached out to residents in the Covington, Kentucky, neighborhoods of Peaselburg, Levassor Park, and Wallace Woods to share energy saving resources and distribute energy efficiency kits. Learn more about Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance.