Vision and Mission

On this page you'll find the vision and mission of the Building Technologies Program.

Vision

The central vision of the Building Technologies Program is the realization of marketable net-zero-energy buildings through the development of conservation technologies and practices. The program will focus on reducing the energy demand in buildings in a manner that will also allow for the successful integration of renewable energy technologies—both on-site and purchased—acceptable to the market. The strategic goal allows for the acceptance of low-energy and net-zero-energy buildings in the marketplace.

Mission

The mission of the Building Technologies Program is to develop technologies, techniques, and tools for making residential and commercial buildings more energy efficient, productive, and affordable. This involves research, development, demonstration, and deployment activities in partnership with industry, government agencies, universities, and national laboratories. The portfolio of activities includes improving the energy efficiency of building components and equipment and their effective integration using whole-building system design techniques. It also involves the development of building energy codes and equipment standards as well as the integration of renewable energy systems into building design and operation.