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February 8, 2012
DOE Report Shows Shift to Energy-Saving Lighting Products
DOE has released a study showing that the popularity of energy-efficient lighting products in the United States has increased over the past decade. More
February 1, 2012
President Obama's State of the Union Address Touts Clean Energy
President Obama's annual State of the Union address included proposals for clean energy tax credits, a clean energy standard, and energy efficiency assistance for manufacturers and businesses. The president also announced two initiatives to advance the deployment of clean energy technologies. More
January 27, 2012
DOE and LBNL Release Energy Information Handbook: Applications for Energy-Efficient Buildings Operations
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and U.S. Department of Energy have released the Energy Information Handbook: Applications for Energy-Efficient Buildings Operations. 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
January 17, 2012
DOE Announces Guide for 50% More Energy Efficient Retail Buildings
This latest guide will help architects, engineers, and contractors design and build highly efficient retail buildings, helping to save energy and cut store operational costs. More
December 14, 2011
DOE Releases New Version of Energy Modeling Software
DOE has released a new and faster version of EnergyPlus, its energy modeling software, which calculates the energy required to run a building. More
December 7, 2011
President Obama Announces Nearly $4 Billion in Building Energy Upgrades
President Obama has announced nearly $4 billion in energy upgrades over the next two years for buildings in the public and private sectors, including $2 billion for upgrades of federal buildings. More
November 30, 2011
DOD Picks 2012 Energy Technology Installation Demos
The Department of Defense (DOD) has picked 27 new projects to demonstrate emerging energy technologies on military bases. More
November 30, 2011
Town Known for First Thanksgiving is Grateful for Energy Savings
Plymouth, Massachusetts, called "America's Hometown," has embarked on energy efficiency upgrades at its 1921 vintage town hall thanks to DOE funding. More
November 30, 2011
Savings of 18.5% for Buildings that Meet 2010 Energy Standard: DOE
DOE has announced that its analysis shows that buildings meeting the 2010 version of the national energy standard for most buildings could save 18.5% more energy than those built to meet the 2007 version of the standard. More
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