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December 7, 2022
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Steps to Electrify and Cut Emissions from Federal Buildings
DOE announces proposed rulemaking to electrify new or newly renovated federal buildings.
December 2, 2022
Department of Energy Boosts Climate Change Mitigation at Federal Facilities through the AFFECT 2022 Appropriations Federal Agency Call
The U.S Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program issued a $13 million solicitation for new energy projects that will help federal facilities improve the efficiency of their operations and reduce their carbon footprint.
October 25, 2022
Performance Contracting National Resource Center Releases Training Series to Strengthen the Performance Contracting Workforce
This no-cost, accredited, on-demand interactive training series is designed to support performance contracting and workforce development in the federal and MUSH markets.
June 3, 2022
DOE Invests $6 Million in Geothermal Heating and Cooling Technologies at Federal Facilities
DOE selected Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to receive up to $6 million to help expand the deployment of geothermal heating and cooling technology at federal sites
May 5, 2022
Biden Administration Proposes New, Cost-Saving Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Water Heaters
Proposed rule for water heaters will reduce emissions, save consumers $140 million annually
March 30, 2022
DOE Releases Energy-Saving Rules for Federal Buildings and Proposes New Standards for Consumer Appliances
Federal Building Energy Code Requirements and Residential Appliance Proposals Would Save Americans Millions in Energy Costs and Advance Carbon Reduction Efforts. Biden Administration to Finalize 100 Actions to Save Households $100 Annually.
November 15, 2021
Department of Energy Announces 2021 Federal Energy and Water Management Award Winners
Congratulations to the 18 winners of the 2021 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards
August 23, 2021
Energy Exchange 2021 Drives Progress toward Federal Sustainability
Energy Exchange 2021 brought together nearly 2,000 attendees from the federal energy and water-management community for more than 40 technical training sessions, plenaries, and timely discussions of the Biden Administration's ambitious climate goals.
April 27, 2021
Department of Energy Boosts Climate Change Mitigation at Federal Facilities through Efficient, Clean Energy Projects
DOE issued a $13 million solicitation for new energy projects that will help federal facilities improve the efficiency of their operations and reduce their carbon footprint.
April 5, 2021
EMPOWER Wall Installed at ORNL Demonstration Site
The EMPOWER Wall is a first-of-its-kind smart wall that combines advanced manufacturing, building innovations, and power electronics.