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Better Plants Progress Update, Fall 2019
The Department of Energy's Better Building, Better Plants partners have cumulatively saved $6.7 billion in energy costs and more than 1.3 quadrillion BTUs. Among the highlights of the 2019 Better Plants Annual Progress Update: seven partners have achieved their energy intensity reduction goals.
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Fact Sheet: Thermal Energy Storage in Commercial Buildings
Combining on-site renewable energy sources and thermal energy storage systems can lead to significant reductions in carbon emissions and operational costs for building owners. Learn about the latest developments in thermal energy storage for commercial buildings in the new fact sheet, "Thermal Energy Storage in Commercial Buildings: State-of-the-Art Technologies and Practical Considerations for Implementation" from the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Initiative.
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