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DOE Grants $32M to Solar

Funds will be used to train American workers for the solar energy workforce

June 29, 2015

The DOE is making up to $12 million available to develop a diverse, well-trained solar-support workforce, including insurance, real estate, and utility professionals whom consumers rely on when they choose solar.

Does Regulatory Misery Love Company?

HVACR Not Alone in Facing Numerous Regulations

Ron Rajecki

June 29, 2015

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Between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HVACR contractors might feel as if they are facing a one-two regulatory punch. Especially on the refrigeration side, new regulations roll out of both the DOE and EPA regularly enough to keep things — shall we say — interesting.

Software Captures Tax Deductions for Energy Efficient Building Design

Enables clients to claim tax deductions offered through Section 179D

June 17, 2015

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alliantgroup has announced the release of a new proprietary software interface, epFace, which allows it to optimize modeling calculations for energy efficiency-based tax deductions.

HEAVY LIFTING: The DOE and industry stakeholders are currently working together to develop energy conservation standards for commercial warm air furnaces and commercial unitary air conditioners.

Industry Negotiates RTU Efficiency Standards

Working group expects to make recommendation to ASRAC soon

Jen Anesi

June 15, 2015

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While many in the industry are pleased the DOE has taken the opportunity to work together to develop its final rule, exactly how much of the working group’s recommendation the regulatory agency will adopt remains to be seen.

Better Buildings Program Expanding to Help Increase Efficiency in Homes

New Better Buildings Accelerators focus on home energy improvement

June 12, 2015

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To further advance energy efficiency in buildings, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced it is launching two new Better Buildings Accelerators to help American families improve the efficiency of their homes.

House Members Urge DOE to Revise 92% Furnace Rule

New standard would place 'unnecessary burden' on homeowners

June 11, 2015

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On June 8, 121 members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Ernest Moniz urging him and his agency to reconsider DOE’s recent proposed 92 percent AFUE nationwide residential furnace standard.

Connecticut Launches Nation’s First Statewide Home Energy Score Program

Other states are following Connecticut’s lead

June 10, 2015

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Connecticut has launched a statewide residential energy labeling program. The first state to use the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Home Energy Score, EnergizeCT’s Home Energy Solutions program will provide an energy efficiency score and recommend efficiency improvements to residents across the state.

DOE Announces $6M Investment in Energy Efficiency

Investment will accelerate energy efficiency in offices, shops, schools, other buildings

June 8, 2015

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Eight competitively selected projects will receive $6 million with the private sector cost sharing reaching a total investment of $12.5 million.

June 1, 2015: DOE Announces Funding to Develop New Power Plant Cooling Technologies

Projects to Improve the Efficiency of Thermoelectric Power Plants

June 1, 2015

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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has announced $30 million in funding for 14 new projects aimed at creating highly efficient and scalable dry-cooling technologies for thermoelectric power plants.

May 15, 2015: DOE Invests $4 Million to Strengthen Building America Program

A Major Focus of the Work Is Home Heating and Cooling

May 15, 2015

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $4 million in funding to develop and demonstrate new energy efficiency solutions for homes through its Building America program.