Energy & Advocacy News

>>Federal Government’s Energy Use Lowest in Almost 40 Years
Source: energy.gov
The amount of energy consumed by federal agencies is now at its lowest level since 1975, primarily as a result of decreased jet fuel use. Find out how our Federal Energy Management Program helps agencies achieve energy-saving goals. Read more here.

Source: energy.gov

The U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Update newsletter is now available.

Read this issue to learn about:

>Two 20-year Building America teams—Building Science Corporation (BSC) and Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB)

>The 2015 RESNET Building Performance Conference and DOE Zero Energy Ready Home sessions

>Race to Zero Student Design Competition sponsorship opportunities

>Optimized Climate Solutions Tool available for five major climate zones

>Residential success stories highlighting BSC and CARB team projects

>Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Range Hood Roundup to improve indoor air quality

>Building America in the news

>The latest publications from Building America: measure guidelines, case studies for new and existing homes and technologies, and more!

Read the full issue for the latest news and information from Building America.