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The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) periodically produces videos that explain certain aspects of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. The following videos describe the technologies, research, and program activities within EERE.

Illustration of a crossroads in suburbia. The road is lined on either side by small houses, surrounded by yards. Illustration links to the Building Technologies Program, Builders Challenge Home page.

A Net-Zero Energy Home for All Americans

Building Technologies

Builders Challenge calls for home developers to create high-performance homes that use at least 30% less energy than homes built to code. This video describes how the Challenge works and how it can help lead to net-zero energy homes.


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Faces of the Recovery Act: National Weatherization Conference

Weatherization Assistance

Hear the stories of several people involved in the Weatherization business, and learn how these energy efficiency-oriented jobs are changing lives in towns across America


Photo of a man standing in a garage. Two cars are parked behind him. In front of him is a table that has a variety of car parts on top of it, including hoses, a fuel pump, a fuel gauge, a fuel rail, and other assorted parts. Photo links to Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center, Alternative and Advanced Vehicles Web site.

MotorWeek Explores Differences in Conventional and E85-Capable Vehicles

Vehicle Technologies

To educate viewers on the differences between conventional and E85-capable flexible fuel vehicles, MotorWeek's Goss' Garage describes the various specialized components and materials that may be necessary to ensure a vehicle can operate on E85 for its full useful life.


Photo of a building with a large, white cylindrical tower next to a small, squat building with large glass windows covering its surface. The building is mostly hidden behind trees. Photo links to the Federal Energy Management Program, National Institutes of Heath Showcases Utility Energy Services Contracts.

National Institutes of Health Showcases Utility Energy Services Contracts

Federal Energy Efficiency

Utility Energy Services Contracts (UESCs) are a funding mechanism used in the federal government and by the Federal Energy Management Program to fund energy projects at federal agencies. This video discusses how UESCs work.


Photo of a large office-style building, taken at dusk. Its sides are covered with windows, many of which are lit. Photo links to the Federal Energy Management Program, Super Energy Savings Performance Contracts.

Super Energy Savings Performance Contracts

Federal Energy Efficiency

Energy Saving Performance Contracts (ESPCs) are a funding mechanism used in the federal government and by the Federal Energy Management Program to fund energy projects at federal agencies. This video discusses how they work.


Photo of a large cylindrical machine. A man crouches in front of it, inspecting it. Photo links to the Industrial Technologies Program, Super Boiler Overview.

Super Boiler Overview

Industrial Energy Efficiency

The Super Boiler, an energy efficient industry boiler developed by EERE's Industrial Technologies Program and the Gas Technology Institute and Cleaver-Brooks, Inc., has provided average gas savings of more than 13% at a factory in Alabama.