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

Building Technologies Office – Better Buildings Partners

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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Sunshine State Homeowners See the Light With SELF

The Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF) is helping St. Lucie County homeowners in the Sunshine State of Florida improve their homes, increase their comfort, and cut their energy costs.
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Photo of a body of water with houses far off on the shore. The headline over the photo reads 'Bainbridge Island, Washington.'

 

 Photo of a man named Jerry Granelli, property, manager, standing in front of a home on a winter's day. The headline over the photo reads 'Bedford, New York.'

 

 Photo of a man seated with an iPad in his lap. The headline over the photo reads 'Boulder County, Colorado.'

RePower Bainbridge

Learn how partnerships and community involvement were critical in increasing energy efficiency on Bainbridge Islandncy.
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A Home Retrofit

With 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

 

EnergySmart to the Rescue

EnergySmart has already helped thousands of homes and businesses in Boulder County communities stop wasting energy and money.
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Photo of two men talking. The headline over the photo reads 'Chicago, Illinois.'

 

 The SoapBox / Energy Alliance logo, over a photo of a building cluster. The headline over the photo reads 'Cincinnati, Ohio.'

 

 Photo of head and shoulders of a man facing the camera. The headline over the photo reads 'Connecticut.'

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 Alliance

A 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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Photo of a man facing the camera, from waist up. The headline over the photo reads 'Denver, Colorado.'

 

 Two photos side by side, one a regular photo of a house, and the other the same house image but overlaid with fluorescent coloring marking areas of energy efficiency or loss. The headline over the photo reads 'Eagle County, Colorado.'

 

 Photo of a man facing the camera, with images of four different houses behind him. The headline over the photo reads 'Fayette County, Pennsylvania.'

Denver Energy Challenge

Find out how the Denver Energy Challenge is helping homeowners reduce energy consumption and save money.
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Energy Smart Colorado

Energy Smart Colorado is helping homeowners associations and multifamily units become more energy efficient. Watch the video

 

Fayette County Better Buildings

This commercial aired in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, to increase homeowner awareness of the local Better Buildings Initiative. Watch the video
Logo image of the EcoHouse Loan Program. The headline over the photo reads 'Indianapolis, Indiana.'

 

 Photo of a man in an office or home, facing the camera, holding a backpack, with signage all around him. His name, from the text over the bottom of the screen, is David Reed, EA conservation coordinator. The headline over the photo reads 'Jacksonville, Florida.'

 

 Photo of a house across an expanse of lawn. The headline over the photo reads 'Kansas City, Missouri.'

INHP EcoHouse Loan Program

See how it all starts with a free energy evaluation. Home owners then decide what upgrades will save the most money. Watch the video

 

SEEA Wise

The SEEA Wise local program in Jacksonville, FL created home energy evaluation kits that can be checked out from the local library. Watch the video

 

EnergyWorks KC

EnergyWorks is seeking creative solutions to energy conservation, including deconstruction of blighted properties. Watch the video
Photo of a man standing next to the inside of a house and the insulation on the wall. The headline over the photo reads 'Los Angeles County, California.'

 

 Photo of head and shoulders of a woman facing the camera. The headline over the photo reads 'Maine.'

 

 Photo of head and shoulders of a man facing the camera. The headline over the photo reads 'Michigan.'

Energy Upgrade California: TV Spot

This 32-second TV commercial for Energy Upgrade California shows how a few upgrades can lead to big energy savings. Watch the video | See more

 

Weatherization Week on Vinalhaven Island

Learn about efforts to weatherize and air seal many of the homes in Vinalhaven using Efficiency Maine's air sealing incentive. Watch the video | See more

 

BetterBuildings for Michigan

Hear homeowners talk about how the BetterBuildings for Michigan Program is bringing energy efficiency to Michigan. Watch the video
Photo of a city skyline at dusk, with a river stretched out in the foreground. The headline over the photo reads 'Milwaukee, Wisconsin.'

 

 Photo of a man who's a farmer, who is welding. The headline over the photo reads 'Missouri.'

 

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Smart Energy Pays in Wisconsin

Take a look at how the Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2) program is changing the face of Wisconsin and putting people back to work!
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MAESTRO Program Helps Farmers Trim Costs

The MAESTRO program helps livestock producers find energy saving opportunities on the farm.
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EnergyFit Nevada Provides Peace of Mind

Unlike most people, Gary and Sarah look forward to getting their energy bills! Hear them talk about how easy it was to participate in EnergyFit Nevada. Watch the video | See more
Photo of a man and a woman seated, with the man facing an interviewer off-camera, and the words across the top: New Orleans, Louisiana.

 

 Photo of a man facing the camera, being interviewed, with the name on the screen: Andrew Kreider, Phoenixville, PA.

 

 Photo of a woman facing the camera, head and shoulders, with the text 'Energy Savings Super Hero' along the bottom of the screen. The headline over the photo reads 'Phoenix, Arizona.'

NOLA WISE

As 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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Energy Efficiency Warms Hearts in New York

New York State Home Performance with ENERGY STAR launches an educational webisode series.
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EnergyWorks

This video explains the EnergyWorks program and talks to homeowners about their experiences making energy efficiency improvements.
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An image with 'Irreconcilable Temperatures' in the center, accompanied by a thermostat, and the NYSERDA logo in the lower right corner and the ENERGY STAR logo in the lower left corner. Across the top reads 'New York, New York.'

 

 Graphic of five people of varying genders and ethnicities, standing next to a circle that has a home energy checklist in it. The headline over the photo reads 'Portland, Oregon.'

 

 Photo of a family facing the camera, standing in front of a house, the husband with a toddler in his arms. They're in front of a small sign that says 'I said YES!' The headline over the photo reads 'Sacramento, California.'

Energize Phoenix

Hear 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 Oregon

Join the future with Clean Energy Works Oregon—a nonprofit that helps energize homes by making energy efficiency upgrades affordable and easy. Watch the video

 

Sacramento Family Finds Comfort at Home

With the help of Sacramento Better Buildings Program, Chris and Robin are enjoying warmer winters and cooler summers.
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Graphic of a house, showing the rooms inside, and reading 'If these situations sound familiar, you're not alone. Older California homes leak AIR, ENERGY, WATER, YOUR MONEY.'

 

 Photo of two men facing the camera, with a house in the background and the words 'Richard and the Mystery of The Missing Heat!'. The headline over the photo reads 'Seattle, Washington.'

 

 A photo of a man seated and facing an interviewer off-camera. The headline over the photo reads 'University Park, Maryland.'

Santa Barbara Educates to "Empower" Homeowners

Better Buildings Neighborhood Program partner emPowerSBC asks homeowners the important questions to drive demand for home energy upgrades.
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The Mystery of the Missing Heat

Community Power Works in Seattle gives you a behind-the-scenes look at a home energy evaluation.
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Homeowners Step Up Their Savings

See how residents are achieving significant energy savings despite their town's small size thanks to the STEP Program's trusted energy coaches. Three happy homeowners share their testimonials.
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RePower Kitsap

Learn how RePower Kitsap is creating jobs while improving energy efficiency.
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