U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable EnergyFederal Energy Management ProgramNewsJune 19, 2013 New Building Performance Database Launched by Energy DepartmentThe Energy Department launched the new Buildings Performance Database, the largest free, publicly available database of residential and commercial building energy performance information More June 19, 2013 Energy Department Invests in Next Generation Efficient LightingThe Energy Department announced five new manufacturing research and development projects that are part of a $10 million investment to support energy efficient lighting products. More June 12, 2013 Federal and Industry Partners Issue Challenge to ManufacturersA coalition that includes the U.S. federal government and more than 200 major commercial building partners has challenged U.S. manufacturers to build wireless sub-meters that cost less than $100 apiece. More May 29, 2013 New GSA Initiative Replaces Aging Federal Fleet with Hybrid VehiclesThe U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced a new GSA Fleet consolidation initiative to give federal agencies the opportunity to replace their aging fleet with hybrid vehicles. More May 29, 2013 Better Buildings Challenge Reports First Year's SavingsThe Obama Administration's Better Buildings Challenge partners have improved facility energy efficiency by more than 2.5% per year on average compared to their baseline years, totaling about $58 million in annual energy savings during the program's first year. More May 9, 2013 Federal Energy Management Program Releases Government-Wide Facility Energy Management DataThe Federal Energy Management Program today released reports and data illustrating progress made by federal agencies in meeting the requirements of Section 432 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. This publically available data set is now available from FEMP’s EISA 432 Compliance Tracking System. More May 1, 2013 FEMP Webcast June 6, 2013: Rethinking Operations & Maintenance for High Performance BuildingsThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will host a live First Thursday Seminar webcast on Rethinking Operations & Maintenance for High Performance Buildings on June 6, 2013. More March 27, 2013 Energy Department Launches Bold New Clean Energy Manufacturing InitiativeThe Energy Department announced the Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative to increase U.S. manufacturing competitiveness in the clean energy sector and take advantage of energy saving practices and low-cost domestic energy resources to advance the competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing sector across the board. More March 27, 2013 Winners Announced for Energy Efficient Lighting Design CompetitionThe Energy Department announced the winners of the fifth annual Next Generation Luminaires™ Design competition, which promotes excellence in light-emitting diode (LED) commercial lighting fixtures for indoor lighting. More March 19, 2013 FEMP Issues New Guide for Developing Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects at Federal FacilitiesFEMP issued a new resource that provides best practices and other helpful guidance for federal agencies developing large- scale renewable energy projects. More 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 |
