U.S. Department of Energy

Posted on March 07, 2024

Decoding Efficiency Units for Heat Pumps

By Connor Dillon

Connor Dillon sorts out the differences between SEER, SEER2, HSPF, and COP, all of... More

Tags: Hydronic Heating, Air Conditioning, Forced-Air Systems, HVAC, Energy Star

Posted on July 15, 2014

Home for Life 2014 Site Goes Live

By Craig Webb

Virtual home illustrates how to design a house that functions well and saves money ... for years More

Tags: Building Performance Institute, Building America, NARI, Energy-Efficient Design, Better Living Design Institute

Posted on May 29, 2014

The Argument for Triple-Pane Windows

This detailed study delivers surprising results More

Tags: Building America, Energy-Efficient Windows, U.S. Department of Energy

Posted on October 25, 2013

Team Austria Wins the 2013 U.S. Solar Decathlon

By Deane Madsen, Assoc. AIA, and Kaitlyn Rossi

LISI (Living Inspired by Sustainable Innovation) lives up to its name, providing comfortable living quarters connected to the outdoors. More

Tags: California, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA, Solar Power, U.S. Department of Energy

Posted on April 18, 2013

Retractable Awnings: The Good Kind of Hangover

By Lauren Hunter

The right awning can add visual interest to an outdoor space, with the added bonus of energy efficiency. More

Tags: Windows, Outdoor Rooms, Solair, Professional Awning Manufacturers Association, Solar Heating

Posted on January 10, 2011

R-5: A Window on the Future

By Lauren Hunter

The DOE's R-5 Windows Volume Purchase Program is abour more than saving money. More

Tags: Manufacturers, Windows, Atrium, DOE, Department of Energy

Posted on November 15, 2010

Building Better: DOE Programs to Boost Residential Energy-Efficiency

By Stacy Hunt

The U.S. Department of Energy is investing $30 million in energy-efficient housing partnerships. More

Tags: Building America, Green Remodeling, Energy-Efficient Design, Government Projects, Department of Energy