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Today the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Decathlon® , DOE’s longest-running student competition, announced the winners of the 2024 Design Challenge.
DOE Finalizing Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Unitary Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, Circulator Pumps, Dishwashers, and Miscellaneous Refrigeration Appliances—Delivering Savings to Consumers as Directed by Congress and with Strong Industry and Stakeholder Support
As Mandated by Congress, DOE is Updating General Service Lamps Standards—Bolstering Biden-Harris Administration’s Efforts to Strengthen Outdated Efficiency Standards to Save Americans $1 Trillion Over 30 Years
Driven by Robust Engagement Process, Finalized Standards Will Strengthen Grid Resiliency, Preserve Unions Jobs, Support Domestic Electric Steel Growth, and Enhance America’s Economic and Manufacturing Competitiveness
First Comprehensive Federal Strategy Outlines Pathways to Reduce Emissions 90% in Buildings Sector by 2050, Reinforcing President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to Lower Energy Costs, Improve Resilience, and Tackle the Climate Crisis
La agenda presidencial "Invirtiendo en Estados Unidos" acelera la adopción de códigos de edificación para reducir las facturas de servicios públicos ahorrarles dinero a las familias, mejorar la resiliencia energética y crear comunidades más seguras
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a determination that the updated model energy code for commercial buildings, ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2022, will increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings.
Finalized Residential Clothes Washer and Clothes Dryer Standards with Strong Industry and Stakeholder Support, Bolstering Biden-Harris Administration Efforts to Strengthen Outdated Efficiency Standards to Save Americans ~$1 Trillion Over 30 Years
Decarbonizing our nation’s building stock by 2050 to help avoid a climate catastrophe—and also address a growing affordable housing crisis—is not going to be easy.
Forty teams from 37 collegiate institutions are advancing to the final stage of the DOE Solar Decathlon® 2024 Design Challenge based on their cutting-edge, zero energy building designs.