January 20, 2021
Department of Energy Selects Seven State and Local Governments to Establish “Proving Grounds” for Advanced Building Technologies
DOE selects two state energy offices, four local governments, and a State Judicial Council to install and evaluate promising building technologies.
November 2, 2020
Solar Decathlon Build Challenge – Return to Construction
Collegiate teams competing in the Solar Decathlon Build Challenge are returning to their projects despite the pandemic to build their solar houses.
March 27, 2020
Grid-interactive and Efficient Buildings are Emerging as Dynamic Solutions to Many Energy Challenges
Grid-interactive and Efficient Buildings are Emerging as Dynamic Solutions to Many Energy Challenges
October 7, 2019
Celebrating American Manufacturing
American manufacturing is the leading edge of innovation and an integral part of our economy.
August 1, 2017
5 Things You Should Know about Geothermal Heat Pumps
Geothermal heat pumps can heat, cool, and even supply hot water to a home by transferring heat to or from the ground.
May 10, 2016
Good Vibrations: No Heat Needed for Ultrasonic Dryers
With support from BTO, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and GE Appliances are changing the way Americans do laundry—using vibrations instead of heat.
March 8, 2016
Berkeley Joins the Cleantech University Prize
Heating and air conditioning -- an $11 billion industry in America -- accounts for 5% of domestic energy use.
September 25, 2014
November 5, 2013
Cutting-Edge Building Technologies Offer Big Energy Savings Potential
The Energy Department's Building Technologies Office partners with national laboratories, industry, and universities to advance research, developme...
November 1, 2013
Energy Department’s New Laboratory at NREL Earns LEED Platinum
The Energy Systems Integrations Facility (ESIF) at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado ...