April 24, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Finalists in Home Electrification Prize
The DOE announced six finalists in the Equitable and Affordable Solutions to Electrification (EAS-E) Prize, which awards innovative solutions that advance electrification retrofits across various residential building types and geographies
April 20, 2023
Minnesota Becomes First State to Include Cellular Window Shades in List of Effective Techniques for Saving Energy
DOE research demonstrates that window attachments like insulating cellular window shades are affordable options to save significant amounts of energy in buildings, make them more comfortable, and improve their resiliency amid disruptions.
April 19, 2023
EERE Success Story—Hemp for Home Insulation by Hempitecture
DOE partners with private companies and other organizations to develop unique approaches to improving building energy efficiency
April 18, 2023
Student Competitions Support a Diverse Clean Energy Workforce
Learn how EERE supports the next generation of Clean Energy Champions through fun technology challenges as they prepare for clean energy careers.
April 3, 2023
Visit a Solar Decathlon Zero Energy Home Near You, April 4–18
Announcing the zero energy houses that are open for public tours as part of the Solar Decathlon Build Challenge.
March 29, 2023
How EERE Is Addressing Inequitable Energy Infrastructure
Carbon-based energy infrastructure has disproportionately harmed people of color and low-income and indigenous communities. The infrastructure for our clean energy future will be safe and just for all.
March 23, 2023
DOE Finalizes Efficiency Rules for Room Air Conditioners and Portable Air Cleaners
New Efficiency Standards Will Save Consumers $25 Billion Over 30 Years, Lower Utility Bills, and Reduce Carbon Pollution
February 27, 2023
Fifty-Seven Teams Advance to Solar Decathlon 2023 Design Challenge Final
Fifty-seven teams from 63 collegiate institutions have earned a spot in the final stage of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® 2023 Design Challenge.
February 24, 2023
Residential Heat Pump Sales Fuel Improved Training Standards with Guidance from DOE
Two leading HVAC training organizations adopt DOE curriculum to teach proper heat pump installation.
February 15, 2023
BTO Announces Winners of JUMP into STEM’s Final Competition
Ten students on teams from four universities were awarded top honors at the annual JUMP into STEM final competition hosted live at NREL on January 26-27, 2023.