The BTO Peer Preview’s presentations and recordings are now available to view and download on the Peer Preview’s webpage. To download reports and presentation slides from past Peer Reviews, visit BTO’s Peer Review webpage.

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We’re conducting Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings research to help bring connectedness and the related energy savings across the buildings sector.
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The ABC Initiative integrates energy-efficiency solutions into highly productive U.S. construction practices for new buildings and retrofits.
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T2M activities accelerate innovative R&D concepts to become commercially viable and available products.
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Here you can find a list of both active and past DOE Building Technologies Office funding opportunities.
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Learn more about our projects throughout the U.S. with this map and detailed table.
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The Resource Center includes links to documents and solution centers that guide the program management process and illustrate results and benefits.
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April 2, 2021
When you’re searching for a new home, new doesn’t always mean new – even when you’re buying a home that was just built. Some new homes feature more energy efficient appliances and components than others, so how can potential homebuyers ensure they’re...
April 1, 2021
Windows are responsible for about 10% of building energy loads, or about 4 Quads of energy nationally each year, which increases energy bills, reduces occupant comfort, and drives increased emissions that contribute to a warming climate.
March 31, 2021
It is Net Zero Buildings Week, and BTO is celebrating by promoting the great work underway to advance our buildings towards a net-zero future.
March 31, 2021
The performance of LED lighting is known to change over time because of lumen depreciation, shifts in chromaticity, and changes in the drivers.
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Events and Webinars
Apr
12
HIT Catalyst Stakeholder Workshop (3/5)
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
Apr
12
Solar Decathlon 2020 Build Challenge Virtual Village Home Tour – General Public
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Apr
13
Solar Decathlon 2020 Build Challenge Virtual Village Home Tour – Teacher & Student Tours
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Apr
13
E-ROBOT Team-up Tuesday Networking Sessions
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Apr
13
Solar Decathlon 2020 Build Challenge Virtual Village Home Tour – Industry Professional Tours
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM EDT
Apr
15
E-ROBOT Virtual Panel: Building Retrofit Technology Scaling Opportunities and Trends
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
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