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DOE Finalizes Energy Efficiency Standards for Distribution
— The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today finalized Congressionally-mandated energy efficiency standards for distribution transformers to increase the resiliency and efficiency of America''s power grid, support good-paying, high-quality manufacturing jobs, and accelerate the deployment of affordable, reliable, and clean electricity around
Standard Energy Efficiency Data (SEED) Platform
SEED is an open-source secure, enterprise data platform for managing portfolio scale building performance data from a variety of sources. SEED can import data from related tools such as ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager ®, Green Button, and DOE''s Home Energy Score and Building Energy Asset Score tools. SEED helps automate the process of
Funding and Incentives Resource Hub | Better Buildings Initiative
The Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) released updated program guidance for the Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program, which can provide a total principal amount of more than approximately $300 billion in loan guarantees for clean energy, facility decarbonization, and energy infrastructure reinvestment projects.
Determinations | Building Energy Codes Program
DOE issued a determination that Standard 90.1-2022 will achieve greater energy efficiency in buildings subject to the code. DOE estimates national savings in commercial buildings of approximately: 9.8 percent gross site energy; 9.4 percent gross source energy; 8.9 percent gross energy cost 9.3 percent gross carbon emissions
Training for Residential Energy Contractors Grants (Competitive)
The Training for Residential Energy Contractor (TREC) Program makes $200 million available to state energy offices so they can train, test, and certify residential energy efficiency and electrification contractors. States can partner with nonprofit organizations to develop and implement these programs.
Coordinating DOE Home Energy Rebates with Energy-Efficient
The IRA allocates $8.8 billion to the U.S. Department of Energy''s (DOE) Home Energy Rebate programs. The Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) program assists homeowners and renters with whole-house energy-saving retrofits.
Internships, Fellowships, Graduate
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) provide many opportunities for students, recent graduates, and others looking for internships, fellowships, and similar programs with the federal government. Fellowships EERE: American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellowships
Why Energy Efficiency Matters
G. Install an energy-efficient hot water heater, such as an energy-efficient tank water heater or an on-demand tankless water heater. Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home, typically accounting for about 12% of your utility bill. Also consider using less hot water, turning down the thermostat on your water heater, and
Statutory Rules and Authorities | Department of Energy
The United States Congress has mandated through various statutes that the Department of Energy (DOE) is to implement energy conservation standards. Skip to main content Enter the terms you wish to search for. Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Forrestal Building 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20585. Facebook Twitter
Energy Efficiency: Buildings and Industry
Energy efficiency is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to combat climate change, reduce energy costs for consumers, and improve the competitiveness of U.S. businesses. Energy efficiency is also a vital component in achieving net-zero emissions of carbon dioxide through decarbonization.
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is working to build a clean energy economy that benefits all Americans. Learn about our work in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable transportation, and how you can become a Clean Energy Champion.
EERE Leadership
This page features the organization and biographies of senior management in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). Executive Leadership (Vacant) Assistant Secretary . Jeff Marootian Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeff Marootian leads and directs EERE, which is focused on creating and
Training for Residential Energy Contractors Grants (Formula)
Also known as the State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants, TREC will deploy innovative, effective, and equitable workforce development programs to train workers to make homes healthier and more energy efficient. DOE will issue TREC funding through Formula and Competitive grants. FORMULA GRANTS
DOE Proposes New Efficiency Standards For
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today proposed new energy-efficiency standards for three categories of distribution transformers to improve the resiliency of America''s power grid, lower utility bills, and significantly reduce domestic carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions. DOE''s proposal represents a strategic step to advance the
Energy Efficiency — Site
Efficiency standards also prohibit the production and import or sale of appliances less efficient than minimum requirements established by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). How do energy efficiency standards benefit consumers? National appliance standards currently in place save the typical U.S. household about $320 per year on energy bills.
Homepage | ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR® is the simple choice for energy efficiency. For more than 20 years, EPA''s ENERGY STAR program has been America''s resource for saving energy and protecting the environment. ENERGY STAR makes it easy for consumers and businesses to save money and protect the environment.
Building Technologies Office | Department of Energy
The Building Technologies Office (BTO) develops, demonstrates, and accelerates the adoption of cost-effective technologies, techniques, tools and services that enable high-performing, energy-efficient and demand-flexible residential and commercial buildings in both the new & existing buildings markets, in support of an equitable transition to a decarbonized energy system by
Product Look Up Tool (DOE)
Contractors and plumbers can use this tool to determine if an appliance meets certain eligibility criteria for the Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement tax credit. The tool produces a results page that can be saved for future reference.
Better Buildings Solution Center | Better Buildings Initiative
Through Better Buildings, DOE partners with leaders in the public and private sectors to make the nation''s homes, commercial buildings, and industrial plants more energy-efficient by accelerating investment and sharing successful best practices.
Energy Efficiency — Site
Whether a labeling rule (rather than a full-blown energy standard) would be sufficient to achieve maximum energy efficiency. If DOE determines that the product warrants a minimum efficiency standard, DOE begins the standards initiation process. The appliance and equipment standards program has a rigorous, proven process that has led to
DOE Efficiency Standards: What You Need to Know
On January 1, 2023, the DOE will enact new minimum efficiency requirements for residential and commercial HVAC equipment. The purpose of the new 2023 regulations is to continue efforts to reduce energy consumption in the United States.
Energy Efficiency Field Studies
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building Energy Codes Program has developed research methods to support states in studying the impacts of their building energy codes. States are encouraged to conduct these types of studies every 3-5 years to validate impacts of codes and other energy-efficiency programs, as well as to benchmark
Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office
The Industrial Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, and Decarbonization (ISEED) Collaborative will provide assistance to partners across the manufacturing sector to develop and disseminate instructional curricula and training programs. On Sept. 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy announced awards totaling $142 million for small businesses
Home Energy Score
The Home Energy Score Report estimates home energy use, associated costs, and provides energy solutions to cost-effectively improve the home''s efficiency. Each Home Energy Score is shown on a simple one-to-ten scale, where a
Home Energy Rebates Programs | Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy''s (DOE) Home Energy Rebate programs has hit a major milestone: DOE has now awarded over $1 billion to states to deliver rebate programs for energy-efficient home upgrades to their eligible residents.
Energy Efficiency | Department of Energy Philippines
The Department is fostering government-private sector partnership for the development and deployment of energy-efficient technologies and enhancement of energy conservation and management practices through its Energy Efficiency Program. Furthermore, energy efficiency can reduce energy demand, lessen the environmental stress due to energy
IEDO Software Tools | Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy''s former Advanced Manufacturing Office, now organized under the Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office and Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office, sponsored the development of energy system and energy management software tools to help manufacturers increase energy efficiency at the plant-level and in
DOE Announces Efficiency Rules to Save Americans
Collectively, DOE''s past and planned energy efficiency actions under the Biden-Harris Administration will save Americans $570 billion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 2.4 billion metric tons cumulatively over 30 years, advancing the President''s ambitious efforts to combat climate change while strengthening our energy
ENERGY STAR® | Department of Energy
ENERGY STAR ® is a joint program of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). Its goal is to help consumers, businesses, and industry save money and protect the environment through the adoption of energy-efficient products and practices.
DOE Provides Modeling Solutions for HOMES
About Home Energy Rebates. On Aug. 16, 2022, President Biden signed the landmark Inflation Reduction Act. The law includes nearly $400 billion to support clean energy and address climate change, including $8.8 billion in Home Energy Rebates, which will provide two separate rebates to consumers:. The Home Efficiency Rebates will provide $4.3 billion to
Addressing Energy-Water Challenges | Department of Energy
2023 UN Water Conference. Undersecretary of Science and Innovation Dr. Geraldine Richmond and Assistant Secretary Chief of Staff for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Rebecca Isacowitz attended the 2023 UN Water Conference, where DOE joined the U.S. government commitment of $49 billion to global water security and sanitation.
Building Energy Codes Program
Through advancing building codes, we aim to improve building energy efficiency, and to help states achieve maximum savings. For more information, visit energycodes.gov. The Building Energy Codes Program. Assesses the savings impacts of model energy codes, calculating energy, cost and carbon savings
Renew America''s Schools | Department of Energy
Grants for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements at public school facilities. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the $500 million Renew America''s Schools Program to promote the implementation of clean
Efficient Home Design
The Home Energy Score is a national rating system, developed by the U.S. Department of Energy, which provides a rating of your home''s current efficiency, as well as a list of improvements and potential savings. The Score reflects the
Appliance and Equipment Standards Program
Provides a resource to help consumers make informed decisions when selecting products in order to save energy and money. eeCompass has easy-to-use tools that allow consumers to research, evaluate and compare covered products by brand and model, along with a number of other performance attributes.; Issues regulations for appliance and equipment standards and test
DOE Finalizes Cost-Saving Efficiency Standards
DOE projects that the energy efficiency standards advanced by the Biden-Harris Administration this term will together provide nearly $1 trillion in consumer savings over 30 years. DOE also estimates that these standards, once finalized, will cumulatively reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2.5 billion metric tons or more—an amount roughly
