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May 15, 2013
EPA Announces Winner of the Energy Star National Building Competition
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winner of its third-annual Energy Star National Building Competition. A New Jersey elementary school won by demonstrating a 52% energy use reduction in 2012. More
May 15, 2013
Navy, NREL Conduct Office Energy Study to Reduce Power Use
The U.S. Navy's Naval Facilities Engineering Command Hawaii, in conjunction with the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), conducted an energy demonstration project during April to collect data on office energy usage and promote energy-saving strategies. More
April 24, 2013
Walmart Announces New Goals for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Walmart announced the company’s next step on the path to achieving its goal of being 100% supplied by renewable energy. More
April 24, 2013
Energy Department Highlights Nissan’s Better Plants Challenge Project
The Energy Department recognized Nissan’s participation in the Better Buildings, Better Plants Challenge and its showcase project at the company’s new energy-efficient paint plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, which is expected to cut energy use by almost a third compared to its predecessor. More
April 17, 2013
Energy Department Highlights Nissan's Better Plants Challenge Showcase Project in Tennessee
The Energy Department recognized Nissan's participation in the Better Buildings, Better Plants Challenge and its showcase project at the company's new energy efficient paint plant in Smyrna, Tennessee. More
April 17, 2013
USDA Announces $6 Million for Rural Smart Grid
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced funding for projects to improve electric service in rural areas across 13 states, including more than $6 million in smart grid funding. More
April 10, 2013
Manufacturing Energy Use Down Since 2002: EIA
Total energy consumption in the U.S. manufacturing sector decreased by 17% from 2002 to 2010, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). More
April 3, 2013
EPA, Energy Department Recognize 2013 Energy Star Partners of the Year
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Energy Department recognized 118 awardees for their commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment. More
March 28, 2013
Building Technologies Office Plans Challenge to Spur Development of Low Cost Electric Metering Devices
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office has announced plans to issue a new Wireless Metering Challenge to spur the development of low cost electric metering devices that can serve growing interest in panel level sub metering being seen throughout the commercial sector. More
March 7, 2013
Building Technologies Office Announces $6.4M to Advance Building Technologies Innovations
This funding will advance the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative building technologies with the potential to reduce building energy consumption, energy costs, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. More
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