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Part of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's
integrated portfolio of programs, the Building Technologies Program
works to improve the efficiency of buildings and the equipment,
components, and systems within them. The building program demonstrates
the bottom-line benefits of new technologies and building practices,
and promotes their widespread use.
The following guide provides a snapshot of building program areas
and initiatives: who we are, what we do, who we work with, and how
to partner with us. Another helpful tool is EnergyPartners,
a one-stop resource for information on building programs, partnerships,
and project results.
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What we do |
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Develop test procedures and minimum efficiency
standards for residential appliances and commercial equipment. |
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Who we work with |
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Product manufacturers, designers, utilities, and other government
agencies and consumers |
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How to partner |
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The
Appliances and Commercial Equipment Standards Web site provides
an overview of energy efficiency standards as well as specific
information and scheduling for participation in the energy efficiency
standards and test procedure rulemaking process. |
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What we do |
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Support research and development activities that produce homes
that use up to 70% less energy, with little or no increase in
construction costs. Building America homes incorporate energy-
and material-saving technologies and building practices. |
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Who we work with |
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Building America has five consortia, comprised of a total
of more than 270 companies. Members of each consortium include
architects, engineers, builders, equipment manufacturers, material
suppliers, community planners, mortgage lenders, and contractor
trades. |
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How to partner |
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The
Building America Web Site provides information about
participation in this program. |
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What we do |
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Support development of more stringent and easier-to-understand
building energy codes; develop downloadable compliance tools
and materials; and provide technical and financial assistance
to help states adopt, implement, and enforce building energy
codes. |
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Who we work with |
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Code officials, builders, designers, states |
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How to partner |
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The
Building Energy Codes Web site provides additional information
on energy code implementation in your state. |
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What we do |
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Support R&D for the next generation of energy-efficient
components, materials, and equipment. |
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Who we work with |
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Manufacturers, national laboratories, universities |
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How to partner |
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See the Solicitations
area of this Web site for information on Buildings solicitations. |
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What we do |
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Develop technical requirements and qualifications defining
ENERGY STAR status, and work with manufacturers, retailers,
and utilities to promote the manufacture and use of ENERGY STAR
products. |
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Who we work with |
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Manufacturers, retailers, utilities, schools, and businesses |
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How to partner |
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The ENERGY
STAR Web site provides specific guidance on how to join
ENERGY STAR |
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What we do |
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Work with architects, engineers, builders, contractors, owners,
and occupants to optimize building performance, comfort, and
savings through a whole-building approach to design and construction.
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Who we work with |
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Architects, engineers, builders, contractors, owners, and
occupants |
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How to partner |
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The High Performance Buildings Web site provides detailed
instructions, including criteria for participation and a
research application. |
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What we do |
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DOE and its partners are bringing together expertise in energy
efficiency and renewable energy to perform research with, design,
and construct new buildings that produce as well as consume
energy. Currently the initiative is focused on new residential
construction. Four home building teams are designing and constructing
homes that are at least 50% more efficient than average homes
and employ solar electric or solar hot water systems (or both)
to offset energy from the utility provider. These prototype
homes are also being used to conduct research to improve building
design and technologies. |
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Who we work with |
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National Laboratories, energy consultants, production home
builders |
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How to partner |
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Current solicitations (when available) are posted on the National
Renewable Energy Laboratory's Contracting Opportunities Web
page. |
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