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April 4, 2012
DOE Backs Four New Home Energy Professional Certifications
The Building Performance Institute, Inc., with DOE backing, will introduce in June four new home energy professional certifications for the U.S. weatherization workforce. More
April 3, 2012
City Neighborhoods Win Thousands for Energy Projects
Eleven Charlotte neighborhoods have won grants of as much as $10,000 from the City of Charlotte’s for projects aimed at cutting energy use. More
March 14, 2012
DOE Launches Next Phase of Competition to Create Efficient Lighting
DOE has launched the next phase of its Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prize competition to create energy-saving lighting products. More
March 14, 2012
Energy 101 Video: Lumens
New lighting options means bulbs should be bought based on lumens, not watts. More
March 14, 2012
DOE Offers $5.2 Million for Building Efficiency Technologies
DOE has offered up to $5.2 million in funding to advance heating and cooling systems as well as other building efficiency technologies. More
March 12, 2012
DOE Seeks Industry Feedback on Voluntary Standard Work Specifications for Energy Upgrades in Multifamily Housing
The Energy Department invites manufacturers of energy- efficient products, public housing authorities, industry stakeholders involved in the development, finance, and maintenance of multifamily properties, and others in the home performance industry to review and comment on "Standard Work Specifications for Multifamily Energy Upgrades." More
March 8, 2012
Energy Department Announces Next Phase of L Prize Competition to Create Innovative Energy-Saving Lighting Products
Washington, D.C. — As part of the Energy Department's commitment to driving innovation in U.S. manufacturing and helping American businesses and consumers save money by saving energy, the department today launched the next phase of the Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prize (L Prize) competition. The L Prize competition challenges the lighting industry to develop high performance, energy-saving replacements for conventional light bulbs. More
March 7, 2012
University Teams Tackle Efficiency's Barriers for Buildings
Energy Secretary Chu has spotlighted finalists in the Better Buildings Case Competition for university students. More
March 5, 2012
Secretary Chu Announces Winners of Student Competition to Promote Energy-Efficient Buildings
Secretary Steven Chu announced the winners of a competition that challenges collegiate students to develop and present real-world solutions to boost the energy efficiency of buildings across the country. More
January 25, 2012
Obama Administration Highlights Tools to Manage Electricity Use
The Obama Administration has announced the launch of new online tools designed to help consumers download household energy use data, and thereby save energy and money. Two California utilities are the first to launch the new online tools, but others are expected to follow later this year. More
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