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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Building Technologies Office (BTO) is proud to leverage the expertise of its national laboratories to accelerate the development of emerging building technologies and address barriers to their...

DOE is awarding 2021 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year and Contractor of the Year Awards to 30 participating sponsors and contractors in the HPwES program.
Register now for the U.S. Department of Energy’s annual Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit taking place May 17-20, 2021.

When you’re searching for a new home, new doesn’t always mean new – even when you’re buying a home that was just built. Some new homes feature more energy efficient appliances and components than others, so how can potential homebuyers ensure they’re...
It is Net Zero Buildings Week, and BTO is celebrating by promoting the great work underway to advance our buildings towards a net-zero future.
The performance of LED lighting is known to change over time because of lumen depreciation, shifts in chromaticity, and changes in the drivers.
DOE is excited to announce the opening of the Solar Decathlon Virtual Village on Monday, April 12.

A team led by the University of Colorado-Boulder has developed a combined cooling and airflow simulation and optimization toolkit that has already enabled significant energy savings in two data centers.
Learn about the tech campaigns that help new technologies gain widespread adoption and building owners achieve significant energy savings.
The IBUILD Fellowship Program works to strengthen the pool of well-trained, diverse graduate students who are equipped for research-intensive careers.