The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America Program has been a source of innovations in residential building energy performance, durability, quality, affordability, and comfort for more than 25 years. This world-class research program partners with industry (including many of the top U.S. home builders) to bring cutting-edge innovations and resources to market.
Here is the text version of the video "Building America Innovations Are Creating Healthier Homes Nationwide."
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Since 1975, the number of homes in the United States has nearly doubled. |
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With 90% of our days spent inside a building, our homes are more important than ever. Healthy … resilient … comfortable … and so much more. |
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At the U.S. Department of Energy, we believe your home can be all these things and energy efficient. Saving you money related to heating, cooling, lighting, cooking, washing clothes, and the many other activities, whether you’re awake or asleep. |
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For more than 25 years, DOE’s Building America program has worked closely with industry experts who share the same belief and passion. |
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Key research efforts are led by DOE national laboratories and industry teams (our buildings buffs), who are partnering with leading builders, contractors, and manufacturers. |
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With such a strong network, Building America has spurred innovation in building science by developing new technologies and sharing lessons learned from these building experts. Their technologies and tools have been tested, proven, and adopted by the residential construction industry worldwide. |
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Building America teams have taken their game-changing research, cutting-edge innovations, and resources to improve homes in every region across the United States, whether it’s cold, hot, dry, or humid. |
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This work has been vital to improving your home’s health, energy performance, durability, quality, affordability, and comfort. And when your home is operating efficiently, it’s better for the environment, too. |
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This is only the beginning. Join us in creating our clean energy future. |
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Learn more about Building America game-changing innovations and the people developing homes that stronger and healthier. |