Window attachments, such as awnings, shutters, drapes, and shades, are often used for cosmetic purposes and to help control the light entering a room.
From solar's record-shattering pace to breakthroughs in biomass, 2014 was a big year for renewable energy. On our blog, we highlight Energy Department-...
Better Buildings, Better Plants Challenge partner, Cummins Inc., is recognized for achieving 33% energy savings as a result of infrastructure upgrades and a new 2 MW solar rooftop
ORNL buildings researchers have developed automated, or “Autotune,” calibration software, which reduces the amount of time and expertise needed...
For the first 17 years of its existence, EnergyPlus was written in the FORTRAN programming language. Now, DOE is releasing EnergyPlus 8.2.0, the fi...
Housing Innovation Awards Recognize Leadership in Residential Efficiency
DOE has developed a certification program for quality control inspectors, energy auditors, crew leaders, and retrofit installers.
The ESIF building received a LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum designation for new construction by the U.S. Green Building Council.
New water heaters deliver home comfort at lower cost and greater energy efficiency.
Refrigerator technology has come a long way since Dr. John Gorrie (1803–1855), a forward-looking inventor, was granted U. S. Patent #8080.