Tag Archives: U.S. Department of Energy

New Federal Requirements Could Help Reduce Heat Loss, Gain Through Windows

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Joshua Huff

Recent code changes could mean more opportunities for high-performance, energy-efficient glazing products in federal buildings. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released updated building energy code requirements for federal buildings that aim to save taxpayer dollars as the cost of … Continue reading →

Louisiana Passes Bill to Improve Energy Efficiency Codes

Posted on June 24, 2022 by News Editor

A new Louisiana bill will help improve energy efficiency codes throughout the state. House Bill (HB) 803, which was signed by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on June 22, 2022, transfers the responsibility of commercial energy code enforcement from the … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Today's News | Tagged 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 International Residential Code, Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency, Code Council CEO Dominic Sims, Energy Code Implementation Program, House Bill (HB) 803, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy | Leave a comment

Energy-Efficient Windows a Priority for $500M Infrastructure Project

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Travis Rains

Public schools across the country will soon have access to $500 million in grant funding through the Biden-Harris Action Plan for Building Better School Infrastructure. The funds will be used to improve the health and safety of kids, and could … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured News, News, Today's News | Tagged $500 million, American Society of Civil Engineers, Biden-Harris Action Plan for Building Better School Infrastructure, building retrofits, daylighting, Department of Energy (DOE), energy consumption, energy upgrades, energy-efficient windows, Environmental Protection Agency, grant funding, Learning Policy Institute and Turnaround for Children, operational expense, Public schools, U.S. Department of Energy | 3 Comments

DOE Seeks Input on Building-Integrated Photovoltaics

Posted on March 10, 2022 by News Editor

The U.S. Department of Energy, Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) and Building Technologies Office (BTO) have jointly issued a request for information (RFI) to gather input on technical and commercial challenges and opportunities for building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems. SETO and … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Today's News | Tagged Building Technologies Office (BTO), building-integrated photovoltaic systems, Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO), U.S. Department of Energy | Leave a comment

NFRC Report Captures Potential for Energy-Efficient Commercial Windows

Posted on September 14, 2021 by News Editor

With architects, builders, and manufacturers facing growing pressure to ensure that windows, doors and skylights reduce energy use, the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) is releasing a report on the potential benefits of high-efficiency windows in commercial buildings, titled “Characterization … Continue reading →

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