Tag: DOE

DOE Initiative Aims to Help Public Buildings Cut Energy Costs and Make Upgrades

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 1, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Nov 1, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is opening enrollment for the Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Campaign, which will help public building owners pay for today’s building upgrades with tomorrow’s guaranteed energy savings. The ESPC Campaign is a voluntary initiative that engages and supports state and local governments, universities and colleges, school districts, hospitals, and other market stakeholders […]

Better Buildings Initiative Reaches $18.5 Billion in Energy Savings

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 24, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Oct 24, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the “2023 Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report,” which summarizes the achievements of the DOE’s Better Buildings public- and private-sector partners since the initiative’s inception in 2011. The report shows that partnering entities, including more than 900 businesses, state and local governments, utilities, housing authorities, and other organizations, […]

Back to Basics: 6 Tips to Fight Water Waste in Your Office Building

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Oct 17, 2023 Back to Basics

Updated: Oct 17, 2023

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. Did you know that one dripping faucet could waste 3,000 gallons of water per month in your office facility, while a running toilet could waste 10 times as much? Using a rate of $0.00295 per gallon, […]

DOE Offering $400M for States to Update Building Energy Codes

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 21, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Sep 21, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released program guidance and opened applications for $400 million in formula funding to states and territories for adopting and implementing building energy codes that reduce utility bills, increase efficiency, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and make buildings more resilient to climate disasters. “A transition to a clean energy economy […]

Back to Basics: Lighting Improvements for Healthy Buildings

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Aug 15, 2023 Back to Basics

Updated: Sep 7, 2023

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. A key aspect of a healthy facility is healthy lighting, not just to go green for the environment but also for the health of occupants. Facilities managers should therefore examine ways they can redesign their facilities […]

DOE Honors Organizations for ‘Exemplary’ Commercial Lighting Projects

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 10, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Aug 10, 2023

Need inspiration for lighting upgrades at your facility? The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently highlighted some prime examples. The DOE’s 2023 Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC) recognized 11 organizations for exemplary commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in their buildings. The campaign also honored three other organizations for exhibiting exemplary support and advocacy for this […]

Facilities Benefit from U.S. Department of Energy Grants

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Aug 9, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Aug 9, 2023

While facilities managers in many governmental entities, organizations, and companies want to make sustainability upgrades to their facilities, many lack the funding or education to do so, but help is available thanks to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant funds, a topic that was discussed during a recent CityAge Houston online event called “Decarbonizing America’s […]

DOE Announces $90M to Bolster Adoption of Building Energy Codes

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 13, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 13, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $90 million in competitive awards to help states, cities, tribes, and partnering organizations implement updated energy codes for buildings. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, these awards will support 27 projects across 26 states and the District of Columbia to ensure buildings meet the latest standards for energy […]

DOE Awards Public Schools $178 Million for Energy Improvements

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 5, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 5, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the first round of selectees for the Renew America’s Schools grant program, a competitive award that will support the implementation of energy improvements in public K-12 schools across the country. Following “unprecedented” demand for the funding, the DOE chose 24 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in 22 states to share […]

$45M Available to Help Nonprofit Buildings Boost Energy Efficiency

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 30, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: May 30, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $45 million in available funding under the Renew America’s Nonprofits grant program, which will support projects to reduce energy use in buildings owned and operated by 501(c)(3) nonprofits. There are approximately 1.5 million 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the United States, including diverse organizations such as libraries, worship facilities, community centers, […]