The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that its Better Buildings Home Upgrade Program Accelerator and Home Energy Information Accelerator are working with partners across the nation to make important progress in lowering the costs of energy upgrade programs, while improving overall program effectiveness.

Buildings could use significantly less energy with the help of a new project announced by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) at its Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). The lab is being awarded $300,000 for the project which is part of DOE's new Small Business Vouchers Pilot.

Mayor Ed Murray applauded the Seattle City Council for passing building energy legislation that establishes policies aimed at driving energy efficiency and reducing climate impact. The legislation was first mentioned in Murray’s State of the City on Feb. 17.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recognized the city of Orlando, Florida, and Parkway Properties for their leadership in improving energy efficiency across a combined 20 million square feet of building space by 20 percent within 10 years.

Concerns surrounding climate change have continued to grow in recent years, driving government efforts and global initiatives, but for most Americans who plan to make their home more energy efficient in the next 12 months, the biggest motivator for making the changes comes down to the money it allows them to save.

OpTerra Energy Services, an Oakland, California-based energy services company, announced it has opened a new office in San Diego to support the region’s growing sustainability needs in both the private and public sector.

The global market for building energy management solutions is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 12 percent from 2016 to 2021, according to a report by TechSci Research, due to an increasing focus on reducing emissions, stringent government regulations, and a growing number of smart city projects.