Welcome to Uptake: The CBI Blog. Here you'll find news from the Energy Department's Commercial Buildings Integration (CBI) program and partners.
August 21, 2017
BPD Crashes the One Million Mark!
Over one million buildings have energy and asset data entered into the Building Performance Database (BPD)!
August 14, 2017
ComEd Adopts DOE Accelerate Performance Pilot as Official New Construction Program Offering
Recent innovations in the procurement approach for new construction buildings developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have been s
July 25, 2017
Typical Building Upgrade Projects Save Money by Integrating Efficiency Improvements
Reducing energy consumption by improving the efficiency of commercial buildings has progressively become standard practice.
July 20, 2017
NextEnergy Efforts Support Small Business Growth in Michigan
Cleantech start-ups and entrepreneurs help drive economic growth and competitiveness through job creation and technology development.
June 1, 2017
Fix Your Building … in a Box!
After several years of work, the CBI and ET teams partnering with the labs have licensed the manufacture of a new product, the Sensor Suitcase.
May 26, 2017
The AABC Commissioning Group’s Commissioning Authority Certification Receives DOE Recognition
The AABC Commissioning Group (ACG), a nonprofit association supporting commissioning professionals, recently received recognition by DOE.
May 24, 2017
Improving Air Quality with Advanced Technology
Uncertainty is a significant barrier to market for new technologies.
May 15, 2017
CBI Investigates the Financial Performance of Energy-Efficient, High-Performance Office Buildings
Evidence has shown that owning and operating energy-efficient, high-performance properties is a sound investment strategy.
March 30, 2017
Lucid Leverages DOE Tools and Small Business Program to Deliver Enhanced Energy Data Services
Oakland-based Lucid leveraged DOE’s Building Performance Database and Small Business Voucher program to develop a free energy benchmarking service.
January 17, 2017
simuwatt Relaunches Energy Auditor
After a successful Department of Defense (DoD) Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) prototype and pilot, Denver-based si...