High-Efficiency Electrification Technology Training

Lead Performer: New Buildings Institute (NBI) – Portland, OR
Partners:
-- Steven Winter Associates – Washington, DC
-- Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy – Carson City, NV
-- Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships – Lexington, MA
-- International Code Council – Washington, DC
DOE Total Funding: $500,000
FY20 DOE Funding: $500,000
Cost Share: $0
Project Term: October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024
Funding Type: Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) FOA – 2020

Project Objective

This project aims to provide resources and education for design and construction professionals to understand and implement practices in electrification space and water heating technology design and installation.

Project Impact

The impact will be an understanding of the impacts of electrification technologies on the building industry. Key resources will be developed to help industry stakeholders make informed decisions around building design, construction and operations to meet regulations on building construction and renovation. This will aid in closing competency gaps for professionals in the areas of adapting to changing technologies that support advanced energy goals and enabling related best design and construction practices.

Contacts

DOE Technology Manager: Christopher Perry
Lead Performer: Kim Cheslak, NBI