January 19, 2021
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
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
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office Announces JUMP into STEM Winning Teams from Georgia Institute of Technology and Clark Atlanta University
BTO announced the winners of the annual, online building energy-efficiency competition, JUMP into STEM.
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.