August 9, 2023
With Commercial Partners, DOE Readies Seven Lab-Developed Innovations for Market Introduction with over $6.1 Million from Technology Commercial Fund
BTO, IEDO and AMMTO have released over $6.1 million for seven projects from their joint FY23 TCF Lab Call for reducing embodied carbon and operational energy from materials, buildings, and industrial processes.
August 8, 2023
DOE Recognizes 14 Organizations for Excellence in Commercial Lighting Systems
DOE’s 2023 Integrated Lighting Campaign recognized 11 organizations for exemplary commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in their buildings, and three organizations for exhibiting exemplary support and advocacy for this work.
August 7, 2023
DOE Announces $46 Million to Boost Energy Efficiency and Slash Emissions in Residential and Commercial Buildings
29 Projects Across 15 States Will Advance State-of-the-Art Building Technologies and Retrofit Practices to Cut Utility and Operating Costs, Reduce Energy Waste, and Support Healthier Communities
August 7, 2023
Meet DOE’s Newest Research Projects from BENEFIT 22-23
DOE released $46 million in funding for 29 projects across 15 states to develop advanced technologies and retrofit practices for buildings that will benefit occupants and the grid through efficient, affordable, sustainable, building operations.
August 4, 2023
How to Ensure Your Home Energy Audit Qualifies for a $150 Tax Credit
IRS Releases Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Section 25C) Qualification Requirements for Home Energy Audits
August 3, 2023
Shape the Future of Building Science! Join the 2023-2024 JUMP into STEM Student Competition
JUMP into STEM is back with three new challenges and more opportunities for university students interested in building science. BTO’s annual competition kicks off its sixth year.
July 28, 2023
DOE Announces Efficiency Standards to Save Americans More Than $1 Billion Annually in Utility Bills
Congressionally-Mandated Appliance Standards Will Save Americans Nearly $20 Billion Over 30 years and Slash Carbon Pollution in Communities Across the Nation
July 27, 2023
100% Clean Electricity: Planning for an Equitable Transition in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky, serves as an example of how DOE’s Communities LEAP program can help cities transitioning to an equitable clean energy future to integrate equity into the effort.
July 21, 2023
DOE Proposes New Energy Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters to Save Americans More Than $11 Billion Annually on Utility Bills
Congressionally-Mandated Appliance Standards Will Accelerate Deployment of Heat Pump Water Heaters, Saving Americans Nearly $200 Billion While Avoiding More Than 500 Million Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Over 30 Years
July 13, 2023
DOE, IEA Leaders and World’s Top Heat Pump Researchers Converged in Chicago to Exchange Deployment and Technology Lessons
Earlier this spring, some of BTO’s most dedicated champions and accomplished researchers of advanced space conditioning technologies hosted the 14th International Energy Agency (IEA) Heat Pump Conference.