United States Department of Energy (DOE)

Free Webinar: Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future: Strategies for Historic Building Retrofits, February 25, 10 am CT

Symbolic historic buildings and legacy systems pose unique challenges for organizations aiming to reduce buildings' energy footprints while potentially adhering to preservation requirements. This webinar will explore innovative approaches to improving efficiencies, safety, comfort, and resilience in historic buildings while maintaining unique architectural and cultural legacies.

Better Plants Energy Bootcamp, February 24-28, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Knoxville, Tennessee

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Plants Program and Oak Ridge National Laboratory are offering Better Plants Bootcamps to drive decarbonization and strengthen energy management practices within US companies. The Bootcamps were created to educate attendees on the key aspects of industrial decarbonization and energy efficiency. The events offer participants opportunities for extensive, hands-on learning, networking...

Free Webinar: Water, Reclaimed: How a Fit-for-Purpose Approach Saves Water and Cuts Costs, February 5, 11 am - 12 pm ET

Reclaimed water offers a wide range of applications, but overtreating water can lead to wasted energy and increased costs. Hear from Better Buildings Initiative partners who have successfully implemented a fit-for-purpose approach in their water reuse projects. Better Buildings is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy. 

Free Webinar: New Research Insights on Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Across U.S. Regions, February 13, 1 - 2 pm

As the airtightness of homes improves to meet energy efficiency goals, it becomes more important for mechanical ventilation systems to help maintain a comfortable and healthy indoor air environment. In this Better Buildings Residential Network Peer Exchange, hear new research insights, including the impact homeowner behavior had on the effectiveness of mechanical ventilation systems and the variability across different regions of the United...