DOE unveils new efficiency standards for federal buildings

DOE Releases Strategic Plan to Address Climate Change

On January 6, the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) released their 2016–2020 STRATEGIC ...

Biden Administration Releases Decarbonization Plan for Homes ...

The U.S. Department of Energy recently released an ambitious blueprint for decarbonizing buildings in the country, including homes, ...

DOE announces $90M to accelerate building code adoption

The funding, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will support 25 projects across the country to ensure that buildings meet energy efficiency standards, ...

DOE Updates Federal Efficiency Standards - ACHR News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently published a final rule updating its energy-efficiency standards for new federal buildings from ...

AGA Challenges Newly Released Department of Energy Furnace Rule

... Energy's (DOE) final rule establishing a new energy conservation standard for consumer furnaces. AGA has long supported improved building ...

FACT SHEET: President Obama Announces New Actions to Bring ...

President Obama is committed to taking responsible steps to address climate change, promote clean energy and energy efficiency, drive innovation ...

HUD announces new energy standards for affordable housing

The standards will apply to new construction under several HUD and USDA programs and will go into effect on May 28, 2024. What are the new standards? The new ...

DOE Releases Energy Efficiency Design Standards - NH&RA

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a final rule to implement provisions in the Energy Conservation and Production Act (ECPA) ...

DOE announces $240 million for states and cities for BPS ... - USGBC

... building energy codes, zero energy codes or building performance standards (BPS). States and local governments with the authority to adopt ...

Energy Department announces new standards for federal buildings

The new requirements will mandate all new federal buildings to comply with the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) beginning next ...

DOE Announces $400 Million in Funding for States and Territories to ...

... federal guidance on adoption and implementation for two categories of building energy codes. $240 million of funds will be available for ...

DOE Announces Largest Energy Efficiency Standard in History!

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced historic new efficiency standards for commercial air conditioners and furnaces. Developed ...

DOE Announces $15.3 Billion in Energy Savings

These savings represent 155 million metric tons of carbon emissions. Decarbonizing America's building sector is a key part of President Biden's ...

EO 14057 - FedCenter

Executive Order (EO) 14057, Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, was signed by President Biden on 8 December 2021.

DOE launches effort to help states upgrade, enforce building energy ...

The US Department of Energy is seeking input on a new program that will dole out $225 million to help states better implement new energy ...

Webinar: Building Performance Standards - YouTube

OVERVIEW: State and local governments have shown strong leadership in development of local building performance standards laws and ...

DOE Announces Effective Date for Energy Efficiency Standard for ...

On January 19, 2017, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule establishing new energy efficiency standards for ceiling fans. The rule was ...

DOE Proposes New Energy Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters

The proposal would require the most common-sized electric water heaters to achieve efficiency gains with heat pump technology and gas-fired ...

Building Policies and Codes | ACEEE

... energy use in the building sector. Building Codes. Building energy codes and standards set minimum efficiency requirements for new and renovated buildings.

2023 Energy Efficiency Standards | AHRI

Effective January 1, 2023, energy efficiency metrics for residential air conditioners and heat pumps are expressed in terms of Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio ...