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Life Time cuts energy usage by nearly 40%

DOE will accept applications for the Solar Decathlon 2023 Design Challenge through October 26, 2022

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.

The ZERH program offers best-in-class protections for a healthy home.

Windows are essential elements of most buildings, but can be among the most energy-wasting parts of a home. Although they constitute only 10% of the surface area of a typical home, they can account for 30-40% of the heat loss in winter.

In the early months of 2020, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) were eager to address a range of technical challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Biden Administration through the U.S. Department of Energy proposed new energy-efficiency standards for residential gas furnaces that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save consumers billions annually on their energy bills.

In Juneau, Alaska, a project supported by BTO is helping ordinary homeowners save money and reduce their carbon footprints by switching from fossil-fueled heating to electric heat pumps.

Building America teams are helping ZERH builders to take innovation from design to market by serving as a proving ground.

DOE's Solar Decathlon launches new workforce-development programs for mid-career professionals and high school students