The United States is helping to launch more than 10 international initiatives aimed at helping to cut energy waste, deploy smart gird technology, and more.
The federal government has awarded $30M in new grants for energy efficiency technology research projects specifically for green homes.
A new report indicates that widespread interest of energy efficient retrofits of commercial buildings is not likely to rebound until the recession eases.
The U.S. Department of Energy has allocated $92M in federal stimulus funds to 43 energy efficiency research projects in 18 states.
Home Star, which would spur job growth while also offering rebates for home energy efficiency projects, grows stale in the Senate as outside forces push for it to pass.
The US Department of Energy recently announced the award of $76 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to 58 projects across the country for green building development.
A three-apartment building outside Bern, Switzerland, that makes abundant use of glass and natural daylighting recently won the 2010 Passivehaus Architecture Award for extreme energy-efficiency.
What if your could manage all of your existing home’s energy usage from one remote control? That’s the idea behind the Smart Switch concept.
Japan’s first certified Passive House makes use of a variety of techniques to achieve 75% less kWh per square foot than the average building.
The U.S. Department of Energy is considering the establishment of a new energy rating program for residences which would encourage consumers to invest in energy improvements in existing homes.
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