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On Sept. 3, 2024, DOE announced 123 awards totaling $142 million in research and development grants for small businesses in 34 states whose projects will address multiple mission areas across the Department.
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that 14 programs from nine collegiate institutions have been recognized as Zero Energy Design Designation recipients in the 2024 cohort.
The Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project will engage communities in energy planning, natural disaster preparedness, and analysis of renewable technologies, including solar, wind, battery storage, and heat pumps.
In August 2024, DOE recorded its 250,000th Home Energy Score, which provides an estimate of a home’s energy use on a 1 to 10 scale (least to most efficient) as well as customized recommendations for cost-effective energy improvements.
On Aug. 6, 2024, JUMP into STEM returned for a seventh year with three new challenges and more opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students interested in building science.
GSA’s Green Proving Ground program, in collaboration with BTO, announced a new RFI focused on enabling efficiency in commercial buildings, contributing to a more efficient infrastructure, and improving resiliency and occupant health.
On July 18, DOE announced awards totaling $52 million for a broad range of small businesses in 39 states through the DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards.
Registration is now open for the Solar Decathlon® 2025 Design Challenge! In this challenge, interdisciplinary collegiate teams will create efficient and sustainable buildings that meet community needs as part of DOE’s longest-running student competition.
By publishing summary estimates of installed stock and energy use of various general illumination lighting products, these reports help DOE and others plan effective lighting research and development programs based on changing needs.
DOE’s Energy Skilled program for the first time recognized an equipment manufacturer for developing a curriculum to train workers for meaningful and in-demand job opportunities that align with national clean energy transition goals.