Tag: U.S. Department of Energy
ABB’s Energy Savings Calculator Upgrades NEMA Motors
ABB has developed its NEMA motors Energy Savings Calculator to help motor operators upgrade industrial electric motors.
White House, DOE Define “Zero Emissions Building”
New definition will help U.S. achieve clean energy and climate goals while lowering energy costs, cutting air pollution, and creating jobs.
Applications Open For 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize
The DOE will award $180 million to K-12 school districts to help them lower energy use and costs, improve indoor air quality, and foster healthier learning environments.
How AI and IoT Support Sustainable And People-Centric Buildings
AI and IoT allow buildings to meet the demands of regulators and tenants while also providing opportunity to lower operating costs.
Education Department Grants $47M To Support School Infrastructure
The Department of Education revealed eight new grants to support school infrastructure investments over the next five years.
Better Climate Challenge Road Show: New Episodes Released Today!
In the newly released second season of its Better Climate Challenge Road Show, the Department of Energy visits Cleveland to highlight decarbonization in action.
Department Of Energy Sounds The Alarm On Power Emergency
During this current heatwave, Texans are being asked to limit energy usage as increased demand puts pressure on the power grid.
Opportunities For Industrial Decarbonization
New funding programs enhance opportunities for the industrial sector to embark on projects that speed up decarbonization.
ASHRAE Debuts Standards Guide, Redesigned Webpage
The organization is expanding its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by sharing the new standards guide and webpage.
Nuclear Fusion: Will It Impact Facility Management?
This major scientific breakthrough proves that scientists can create a clean-energy alternative that can be harnessed for power.
Johnson Controls Prepares for DOE 2023 Appliance Standards
The new Department of Energy minimum energy efficiency appliance standards for commercial HVAC equipment go into effect January 1, 2023.
The Future Of Cooling
Demand for air conditioning is rising. Facility operators will play a significant role in meeting the need.
Moving The Needle
Two major businesses, Walgreens and Life Time, effectively meet and exceed their energy-efficiency goals despite COVID-19 challenges.
EPA Honors 206 2021 ENERGY STAR Award Winners
This year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing Samsung Electronics with a rare ENERGY STAR Corporate Commitment Award.
Cal Maritime And JMU Win Virtual Wind Competition
California State University Maritime Academy and James Madison University have claimed the top awards in the first virtual Collegiate Wind Competition.
Chesapeake College Lauded For Energy Efficiency Leadership
The DOE recognized the Better Buildings partner for reducing energy usage at its Maryland campus by 24% since 2011.
Online Tool Helps Cities Frame Energy Performance Goals
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and New Buildings Institute (NBI), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, launch Life-Cycle Energy Performance Framework for Cities tool.
Creating “Better Buildings” With Solar Energy
A program of the U.S. Department of Energy, the Better Buildings Initiative partners with organizations to facilitate and track energy improvements.
Restrooms Fixtures And Water Savings
Evaluate these items periodically to ensure conservation features are operating as expected.