January 19, 2021

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DOE Publishes Research and Development Opportunities Document for Building Energy Modeling

DOE has published a peer reviewed "RDO" document that identifies barriers to BEM adoptions and potential roles for BTO in overcoming these barriers.

July 27, 2020

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Python EMS: A Unique EnergyPlus Feature Gets a Serious Upgrade

Released in March 2020, EnergyPlus 9.3.0 fast-forwards the Energy Management System feature about 40 years.

June 1, 2020

DOE Announces Requests for Information on Opaque Building Envelopes and Windows R&D Opportunities

BTO will solicit feedback from a wide range of stakeholders on strategic direction and R&D investment in windows and opaque building envelopes.

May 1, 2020

Hunter Douglas Receives First-Ever Energy Performance Rating for Window Attachments

A leading manufacturer of window treatments rates energy performance of its window products.

March 27, 2020

Grid-interactive and Efficient Buildings are Emerging as Dynamic Solutions to Many Energy Challenges

Grid-interactive and Efficient Buildings are Emerging as Dynamic Solutions to Many Energy Challenges

March 27, 2020

Department of Energy Releases Request for Information on Potential Funding for Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings in Connected Communities

DOE's EERE is seeking public input on a potential funding for grid-interactive buildings in Connected Communities

March 9, 2020

February 13, 2020

New Notice of Intent for a Funding Opportunity to Improve Energy Efficiency and Demand Flexibility of Buildings

EERE announced its intent to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement entitled, Connected Communities.

February 10, 2020

Department of Energy Announces up to $47.7 Million for Flexible Building Technologies, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), and Solid-State Lighting

BTO awarded $47.7 million to 23 competitively selected projects to pursue innovations that can advance the goals of the BENEFIT FOA.

December 20, 2019

Energy Department Announces Winners of Lighting R&D Workshop Student Poster Competition

Today, EERE announced the winners of the 2020 Lighting R&D Workshop Student Poster Competition.