Department Of Energy- Page 4 of 5
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Solar Decathlon 2011: Middlebury College’s Self-Reliance House
Taking inspiration from an Emerson essay, the team members infuse the traditional-looking gable form with net-zero-energy performance and environmentally friendly materials
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DOE Funds Free Digital 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
Designed to produce gains of about 15% in residential energy efficiency, the 2009 IECC gets federal stimulus help
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FTC Sues Over LED Performance Claims
The Federal Trade Commission disputes light output and LED life-expectancy claims by a California-based manufacturer
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DOE Targets Innovation in Its Weatherization Program
Almost $120 million committed to a pilot program that will enhance existing services with renewable-energy installations, other technologies, and new financial models
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Stimulus-Funded Weatherization Begins to Find Its Footing
So far, about 24% of states have hit targets that qualify them for their full allotment of stimulus funds for weatherization of low-income housing
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Energy Efficiency Research Gets Another Stimulus Boost
Projects in several building disciplines share allocations of federal funds totaling $76 million
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From DOE: A Request for Rating-Program Input
The agency invites comments on its national energy rating program for homes
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Taking Sides on Efficiency Rules for Manufactured Housing
As it develops energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing, the DOE is being challenged to balance stringency and cost, prescriptive measures and performance requirements
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A DOE Stimulus-Fund Favorite? NZE Research
Oak Ridge and Lawrence Berkeley national laboratories are now geared up to expand their analysis of wall, roof, and framing systems, and other construction technologies
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“Extreme Makeover” Gets ORNL Help
A lab researcher provided technical guidance for the two “Makeover” projects featured in the February 14 episode. Filmed touring the sites: Secretaries Chu, Solis, and Duncan
