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A common definition for zero energy buildings
This document from the U.S. Department of Energy describes a commonly agreed upon definition of zero energy buildings with supporting nomenclature and measurement guidelines to facilitate their use, and sets a bar for denoting a zero energy buildings
DOE launches energy efficiency 'financing navigator'
The U.S. DOE has launched a new, web-based financing navigator aimed at making the process of finding energy efficiency project finance solutions easier for commercial and industrial organizations.
Outdoor lighting challenges and solution pathways
This report from the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Initiative outlines solutions to overcoming challenges related to outdoor lighting retrofits.
Air Force, Navy teams square off in DOE web series
At the rare intersection of energy efficiency and reality television, the U.S. DOE has launched season two of the Better Buildings Challenge's spin on ABC's Wife Swap featuring two rival military divisions.
Wendy's wins 2 awards for efficiency upgrades
The Wendy's Co. recently received two environmental awards for its efforts to dramatically reduce energy usage at its restaurants.
DOE's Better Plants fall 2016 progress update
This report details recent energy efficiency successes from a growing number of manufacturing organizations — including big corporations like 3M, Celanese, General Mills, General Motors and Procter & Gamble — within the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Plants program.
Nissan, Sherwin-Williams, 10 more hit DOE goals
Offering a new progress update on the Better Plants program, the U.S. DOE announced that 12 manufacturers met their energy or water savings goals in 2016 and 30 new partners have joined the challenge. In 2015, partners reported an estimated cumulative energy savings of 600 trillion British thermal units and saved more than $3.1 billion in energy costs.
DOE launches EMIS program, 18 inaugural partners
The U.S. DOE has launched a new program within the Better Buildings Initiative aimed at helping commercial building reduce their energy use with Macy's, Wendy's, Whole Foods and 15 other organizations as partners.
Wendy's recognized for energy use reductions
Wendy's Co., along with its franchisee, Wendco Group, were recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy on Sept. 6 for significant progress in reducing energy use.
Better Buildings launches new webinar series
The webinar series, which kicks off Sept. 13, features a new gang of expert speakers including representatives from Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. and Whole Foods Market Inc.
DOE commits $137M to help manufacturers meet new fuel efficiency standards for big trucks
The U.S. Department of Energy is investing $137 million to help automotive manufacturers develop new technologies to meet the federal government's newest fuel standards for medium to heavy duty vehicles.
DOE, India announce $30M smart grid, storage research fund
The U.S. Department of Energy on Aug. 10 announced it has partnered with India in a $30 million investment to support joint research on smart grid and energy storage.
Arby's, Legrand, Volvo talk efficiency in video series
Watch representatives from Arby's, Connecticut Green Bank, Legrand and Volvo pitch their energy efficiency goals in this new video series from the U.S. DOE's Better Buildings Challenge.
Kilroy Realty recognized for green leasing at 2 commercial properties
Kilroy Realty was recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy for its role in the execution of two "green leases," which help commercial building owners and tenants save energy.
Nissan, Toyota teams uncover $600k+ in energy cost savings opportunities
The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized teams within Nissan and Toyota for energy cost savings opportunities uncovered through a recent "treasure hunt exchange" that totaled $615,000.
With help from Amazon, Google, Microsoft, data center energy use levels after years of rapid growth
Partially driven by the efforts of large tech companies to reduce the energy intensity of data centers, a new report has found that electric consumption from U.S. data centers plateaued in 2010.
CoStar partners with DOE to include building energy efficiency, performance in database
Starting with Chicago and Washington, D.C., soon building energy efficiency and energy performance information will be displayed throughout CoStar Property's database.
Top 10 Green Leasing Tips for Building Owners
This two-page report from the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Alliance outlines best practices for landlords and tenants engaging in green projects.
Arby's to discuss its lighting retrofit program on upcoming DOE webinar
Arby's Restaurants will join the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to discuss the significant energy savings associated with their lighting retrofit programs.
Better Buildings partners, energy efficiency commitments have tripled since 2011, DOE says
More 60 new partners joined the Better Buildings Challenge this year, including Iron Mountain Data Centers, Nike, The Wendy’s Co. and CenturyLink Global Data Center Operations.
Representatives from Starbucks, Whole Foods, 3M among speakers at this year's Better Buildings Summit
U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz will keynote the third annual energy efficiency event.
Better Buildings blog highlights TIAA's energy efficiency leadership
The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings program has singled out financial services organization TIAA for its energy efficiency leadership.
Verizon, GM among C&I names that earned 2016 Energy Star recognition
About 150 business and organizations - more than 60 of which are classified as C&I companies - were recognized by Energy Star in 2016.
DOE Better Buildings Summit registration open to public
Registration is now open to the public for the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2016 Better Buildings Summit in Washington, D.C.
Better Buildings Alliance Winter 2016 Progress Update
Download the following Winter 2016 Progress Update for more information about the Better Building initiative's accomplishments and exciting growth.
Key takeaways from DOE's Better Buildings winter update
The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Alliance added 12 new partners and seven new affiliates in 2015, according to the organization's winter 2016 progress report.
Infographic: DOE's Better Buildings Alliance releases 2016 update
Every year, the U.S. Department of Energy releases an annual winter update highlighting programmatic activities and partner successes of the Better Buildings Alliance.
DOE launches 'Better Buildings Challenge Swap' with Hilton, Whole Foods
The U.S. Department of Energy on Feb. 17 unveiled its "Better Buildings Challenge Swap," which involved Hilton Worldwide and Whole Foods Market swapping teams.
Whole Foods, Hilton featured in DOE's 'Better Buildings Challenge' swap preview
The U.S. spends around $200 billion a year running commercial buildings, and a large portion of that energy is wasted.
Data center company Digital Realty receives EPA recognition for cutting emissions
Digital Realty Trust Inc., a data center solutions and services provider based in San Francisco, recently earned U.S. EPA Energy Star certification.
