September 20, 2022
DOE Recognizes 2022 Housing Innovation Award Winners
DOE announced the winners of its 2022 Housing Innovation Awards, the highest honor builders can receive for constructing Zero Energy Ready Homes.
August 17, 2022
Windows Key to Increased Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Achieving Clean Energy Economy
Windows are a critical element of any building, and inefficient ones can negatively impact a building’s comfort, energy bills, and carbon footprint.
August 15, 2022
Interested in Building Science? This Competition is for You!
JUMP Into STEM competition begins Aug. 15, 2022.
August 10, 2022
DOE Reports Examine the State of Current Commercial UV LEDs
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) radiation for air and surface disinfection. This technology area represents a growing opportunity to improve indoor air quality while saving energy over high-ventilation approaches.
July 21, 2022
Biden-Harris Administration Launches $225 Million Program to Lower Utility Bills Through More Efficient Building Codes
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a Notice of Intent (NOI) to provide $225 million for states and local governments to expand the implementation of the latest building energy codes and support the development of buildings that use less energy.
July 21, 2022
DOE’s Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program Selects New Group of Innovators to Deliver Next-Generation Technologies for a Clean Energy Economy
Selected innovators will work with network of mentors and experts at U.S. National Laboratories
July 13, 2022
Build Your Team! Solar Decathlon 2023 Design Challenge Opens Registration
DOE will accept applications for the Solar Decathlon 2023 Design Challenge through October 26, 2022
July 12, 2022
Building Technologies Office Announces $7.9 Million for Small Business Research and Development Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced awards totaling $137 million for small businesses in 30 states. The 120 projects include projects addressing multiple priorities across the Department.
July 5, 2022
Health and Wellness with a Zero Energy Ready Home
The ZERH program offers best-in-class protections for a healthy home.
June 30, 2022
DOE Launches Prototype Phase of L-Prize Lighting Competition
DOE launches the second phase of its three-phase Lighting Prize Competition, a DOE American-Made Challenge