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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 23, 2013
97 Home Improvement Contractors Receive Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Century Club Award
The Building Technologies Office is pleased to recognize the 97 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Century Club Award winners. The Century Club Award recognizes participating home improvement contractors that have used a whole-house approach to improve the energy performance in 100 or more homes in the past year. More
April 18, 2013
Sensors and Controls Program and Project Review: May 21-22, 2013
The Building Technologies Office will host a Sensors and Controls Program and Project Review May 21-22, 2013 in Portland, Oregon. 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
President's 2014 Budget Proposes Critical Investments in Clean Energy
As part of an Administration-wide effort to strengthen the U.S. economy with energy that is cleaner, cheaper, and creates sustainable jobs, President Obama requested a $28.4 billion Fiscal Year 2014 budget for the Energy Department. 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
April 15, 2013
The Standard Work Specifications for Single-Family Home Energy Upgrades Now Available Online
After several years of development and industry review, NREL and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are pleased to announce that the Standard Work Specifications (SWS) for Single-Family Home Energy Upgrades are now available. More
April 10, 2013
Manufacturing Energy Use Down Since 2002: EIA
Total energy consumption in the U.S. manufacturing sector decreased by 17% from 2002 to 2010, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). More
April 3, 2013
EPA, Energy Department Recognize 2013 Energy Star Partners of the Year
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Energy Department recognized 118 awardees for their commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment. More
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