Better Buildings Program Expanding to Help Increase Efficiency in Homes
New Better Buildings Accelerators focus on home energy improvement
WASHINGTON — 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. The two new accelerators are aimed at making home energy information more accessible to potential homebuyers and improving and expanding home upgrade programs that help Americans save money on their energy bills. With new accelerators announced today, DOE said it is working to build on the success of the Better Buildings Challenge.
“By improving the efficiency of buildings across the country, Better Buildings partners are saving money by saving energy, creating more sustainable communities, and helping to protect future generations from the impacts of climate change,” said Franklin Orr, under secretary for science and energy. “Expanding the program to include water savings and the residential sector means that American families can be a part of this successful partnership that cuts costs and pollution.”