Tag: DOE
Schools Bring In Solar Energy
Working with U.S. DOE Better Buildings Challenge, K-12 districts incorporate solar energy for conservation and education.
DOE Announces Research On Integrated Building Systems
Five projects are being funded to delve into the further potential of integrated systems for commercial building energy efficiency.
Atlanta Takes On Boston In Third SWAP Challenge
In the DOE’s latest "Better Buildings Challenge SWAP" online video series, Atlanta and Boston swap energy management teams to gain new insights, save money, and improve their buildings through greater energy efficiency.
Restrooms Fixtures And Water Savings
Evaluate these items periodically to ensure conservation features are operating as expected.
U.S. Naval, Air Force Academies SWAP Energy Teams
Season 2 of the DOE’s “Better Buildings Challenge SWAP” will feature two natural rivals— the U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy—as they swap energy teams with a mission to improve each campus’ energy efficiency.
NREL Finds Solar PV Costs In U.S. Continue To Fall
In the commercial sector, modeled costs for the first quarter of 2016 were down 4% from the fourth quarter of 2015.
Are You A Stadium Facility Manager?
If you’re the facility manager at a stadium or arena, a new survey is seeking your input on your sports venue's energy and water performance.
FM Alert: DOE Issues Largest Energy-Saving Standards Ever For Rooftop Air Conditioners
New energy efficiency standards issued for rooftop air conditioners and heat pumps represent the largest energy and pollution savings of any rule ever issued by the Department of Energy.
U.S. Government To Save $5M With Solar Power Purchase Agreement
The multi-agency solar power purchase agreement for federal facilities in California and Nevada will save $5M and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
GSA Issues Recommendation For Green Building Certification Systems
LEED and Green Globes approved as third party certification programs for federal facilities.
NIBS, DOE Partner To Develop Better Buildings Workforce Guidelines
The Guidelines will address commercial building workforce training and certification programs for five key energy related jobs: facility manager, energy auditor/manager, commissioning professional, and building engineer.
DOE Schedules First Meeting of Commercial Certification Group
The recently formed Commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Water Heating, and Refrigeration Certification Working Group will convene on April 30 in Washington, DC.
Advanced Energy Design Guidance Offered For Large Hospitals
The book was developed by a committee representing a diverse group of energy professionals drawn from ASHRAE, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), the Department of Energy (DOE), and the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
Building Codes Council Votes To Up Efficiency By 30%
Building officials from across the nation voted to support gains in the energy efficiency of building energy codes at the Final Action Hearings for the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
National Clearinghouse For Educational Facilities Funding Cut By DOE
The Department of Education recently awarded its federal fiscal year 2011-2014 grant monies for maintaining the Clearinghouse to another entity.
Free Download of Energy Code Available
Free digital copies (registration required) of the International Council’s 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) are now available.
Institute Brings Industry Perspective to DOE Initiatives
NIBS has encouraged DOE to use a holistic approach to achieve sustainability in federal buildings; look at lifecycle costs instead of first costs as a basis for sustainable decision making; and include operations and maintenance staff and building occupants in the long-term strategies for sustainability.
ASHRAE Prompts States To Meet Current Building Energy Codes
As of June 2010, the building codes of 14 states and four territories do not meet the requirements in 90.1-2007. A total of $5 million from the DOE is available to be awarded for up to 20 states.
OSRAM SYLVANIA Recognized by EPA and DOE for Ninth Year
The 2010 Sustained Excellence Awards are given to a select group of organizations that have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by setting and achieving aggressive goals, employing innovative approaches, and showing others what can be achieved through energy efficiency.
Stimulus Funds For LED Lighting Research
The U.S. DOE announced the 17 projects selected for solid-state lighting core research, product development, and domestic manufacturing. This is the first time the DOE has funded manufacturing projects in this realm.