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June 12, 2013
Federal and Industry Partners Issue Challenge to Manufacturers
A coalition that includes the U.S. federal government and more than 200 major commercial building partners has challenged U.S. manufacturers to build wireless sub-meters that cost less than $100 apiece. More
June 6, 2013
Federal and Industry Partners Issue Challenge to Manufacturers
A coalition that includes the U.S. federal government and over 200 major commercial building sector partners has challenged to U.S. manufacturers to build wireless sub- meters that cost less than $100 apiece. More
June 5, 2013
Energy Department Sets New Efficiency Standards for Microwave Ovens
The Energy Department has finalized new energy efficiency standards for microwave ovens that will save consumers nearly $3 billion on their energy bills through 2030. More
May 29, 2013
Better Buildings Challenge Reports First Year's Savings
The Obama Administration's Better Buildings Challenge partners have improved facility energy efficiency by more than 2.5% per year on average compared to their baseline years, totaling about $58 million in annual energy savings during the program's first year. More
May 15, 2013
EPA Announces Winner of the Energy Star National Building Competition
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winner of its third-annual Energy Star National Building Competition. A New Jersey elementary school won by demonstrating a 52% energy use reduction in 2012. More
May 15, 2013
Navy, NREL Conduct Office Energy Study to Reduce Power Use
The U.S. Navy's Naval Facilities Engineering Command Hawaii, in conjunction with the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), conducted an energy demonstration project during April to collect data on office energy usage and promote energy-saving strategies. More
April 24, 2013
Energy Department Highlights Nissan’s Better Plants Challenge Project
The Energy Department recognized Nissan’s participation in the Better Buildings, Better Plants Challenge and its showcase project at the company’s new energy-efficient paint plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, which is expected to cut energy use by almost a third compared to its predecessor. More
April 24, 2013
Walmart Announces New Goals for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Walmart announced the company’s next step on the path to achieving its goal of being 100% supplied by renewable energy. More
April 17, 2013
USDA Announces $6 Million for Rural Smart Grid
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced funding for projects to improve electric service in rural areas across 13 states, including more than $6 million in smart grid funding. More
April 17, 2013
Energy Department Highlights Nissan's Better Plants Challenge Showcase Project in Tennessee
The Energy Department recognized Nissan's participation in the Better Buildings, Better Plants Challenge and its showcase project at the company's new energy efficient paint plant in Smyrna, Tennessee. More
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