Building Data, Research and Analysis, and General Information

The information below is provided as a resource for those interested in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Building Technologies Office (BTO). BTO cannot support or fund all buildings-related technology or projects. In these cases, the information below could be helpful and is tailored to focus on additional resources for the buildings-related sector. Each section is divided into a link to an organization or program under “Where do I go?” as well as background on that organization or program under “What is it?”

Disclaimer: This information is not comprehensive and is only updated periodically. By providing this information, DOE is not endorsing any of the below organizations or programs.

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Building Data, Research and Analysis, and General Information
Where do I go?	What is it?
California Energy Commission	California’s primary state energy policy and planning agency. Buildings energy efficiency research and development publications and more.
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building Performance Database	Building Performance Database with information about energy-related characteristics of commercial and residential buildings.
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Tech-to-Market Program	EERE’s Tech-to-Market Program reimagines the pathway to market for competitive clean energy technologies by addressing two interrelated areas: market readiness and resource access.
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) High Impact Technology Catalyst	The high impact technology innovation catalyst supports research and development into building systems optimization and technology solutions that will improve whole building performance resulting in ultra-low energy buildings. Elements of the HIT Catalyst include technical and market analysis, the use of model- and data-based analytical tools and laboratory and field testing to identify integration research and development priorities. This work leads to a better understanding of integration tradeoffs, structural and technical gaps, and long-term research and development requirements that will produce more cost-effective, ultra-low energy commercial buildings.
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Incubator Initiative for Clean Energy (NIICE)	The U.S. Department of Energy launched the National Incubator Initiative for Clean Energy (NIICE) to increase coordination and collaboration among the incubators across the country and develop best practices to raise incubator performance standards. This effort enables incubators to provide more efficient and effective services to early-stage U.S. companies. Through NIICE, EERE funds a national network of cleantech incubators and other supporting organizations, as well as three regional incubator projects in the Midwest, Southwest and California.
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions	DOE’s Technology Transfer Execution Plan and Clean Energy Investment Center, which assists and supports investors and businesses alike by providing a one-stop-shop to get connected with leading energy experts, acquire the latest research studies and reports, identify promising funding opportunities and promising energy products.
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Cleantech & Innovation	NYSERDA offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and support to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Inventor & Entrepreneur Resources	The USPTO Inventor & Entrepreneur Resources has information on patents, trademarks, former patent examiner assistance, pro bono help, and more.