DOE wants to make US buildings twice as energy efficient by 2030

The Building Technology Office of the US Department of Energy wants to reduce building energy use by 50% in 2030, compared to the “business-as-usual” energy consumption projected by the 2010 Annual Energy Outlook

There is a focus on more efficient heating, cooling and lighting systems and new retrofit technology for roofs and windows.

DOE wants to make US buildings twice as energy efficient by 2030

The Building Technology Office of the US Department of Energy wants to reduce building energy use by 50% in 2030, compared to the “business-as-usual” energy consumption projected by the 2010 Annual Energy Outlook

There is a focus on more efficient heating, cooling and lighting systems and new retrofit technology for roofs and windows.