Buildings Blog

Americans average about 90% of their time indoors, whether in homes, workplaces, schools, restaurants, gyms, places of worship, or elsewhere. With all that time indoors, it’s vital that the air in those buildings is safe to breathe.

This blog post is the second in a new series of stories that will document the U.S. Department of Energy’s Connected Communities project over the next five years, including the advancements and lessons-learned of its 10 demonstration projects.

BTO and DC Sustainable Energy Utility are thrilled to announce the first ever national awarding of 50001 Ready recognition to three multifamily buildings.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the first round of CALiPER test results for germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) products. The results highlight both substantial energy efficiency opportunities and efforts that are needed to address performance

This first in a new series of stories that will document DOE’s Connected Communities project over the next five years, including the advancements and lessons learned of its 10 demonstration projects.

Two leading HVAC training organizations adopt DOE curriculum to teach proper heat pump installation.

Acting Assistant Secretary Alejandro Moreno offers his thoughts on a recent visit to Ohio State University

Tony Bouza has a passion for heat pumps and says working in energy efficiency is his dream. Find out where his enthusiasm comes from and how he's working to improve homes and buildings around the country.

A group of seven contractors and 20 utility programs that participate in the federal Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program are among those receiving awards for outstanding leadership in reducing American energy bills.

Long known for daylighting, energy, and comfort analysis plugins for Grasshopper/Rhino3D, Ladybug Tools introduces a new tool-agnostic simulation ecosystem that acts as a collaborative workspace for experts, beginners, and application providers.