Articles Tagged with ''Department of Energy (DOE)''

Aug. 29, 2013: DOE Issues Notice of Public Meeting on Commercial Packaged Boilers Efficiency Standards

Framework Document Also Available

August 29, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice of public meeting and availability of a framework document regarding energy conservation standards for commercial packaged boilers.

Aug. 14, 2013: DOE Initiates Rulemaking on Commercial Packaged Boilers

Public Comments Must Be Received by Sept. 12

August 14, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice of proposed determination regarding a rulemaking on energy efficiency standards for commercial packaged boilers.

Aug. 14, 2013: DOE Announces New Investment to Reduce Fuel Cell Costs

R&D Work Will Aim at Producing Cost-Effective, High-Performing Fuel Cell Membranes

August 14, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $4.5 million investment in two projects — led by 3M and the Colorado School of Mines — to lower the cost, improve the durability, and increase the efficiency of next-generation fuel cell systems.

Aug. 13, 2013: DOE Issues Notice of Meetings for Commercial HVAC, Water Heating, Refrigeration Certification Group

New Meeting Dates Set for Certification Working Group

August 13, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice of open meetings regarding the Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air-conditioning (HVAC), Water Heating (WH), and Refrigeration Certification Working Group.

DOE Launches Buildings Performance Database

Free Public Database Provides Building Energy Performance Information

August 5, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched its Buildings Performance Database, a free, publicly available database of residential and commercial building energy performance information.

July 24, 2013: DOE Initiates Action to Establish Pump Efficiency Standards

DOE Publishes Notice of Intent to Establish Rulemaking Working Group

July 24, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice of intent to establish a rulemaking working group to negotiate proposed federal energy efficiency standards for commercial/industrial pumps.

July 12, 2013: New DOE Rule Boosts Efficiency for Federal Buildings

Federal Commercial Standards Updated to 2010 Version of ASHRAE Standard 90.1

July 12, 2013

The Department of Energy (DOE) has published a new rule requiring new federal buildings to meet higher energy efficiency standards. The rule applies to buildings for which design begins on or after one year after publication in the Federal Register. It updates federal commercial standards to the 2010 version of ASHRAE Standard 90.1.

Carrier Exceeds DOE Challenge for RTUs

WeatherExpert 10-ton Unit Provides IEER of 20.8

June 17, 2013

The new Carrier WeatherExpert 10-ton unit exceeds the parameters of the recent U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Rooftop Unit (RTU) challenge, the company announced.

June 5, 2013: DOE Publishes Protocols for Showing Energy Savings

Protocols Determine the Savings from Energy Efficiency Upgrades

June 5, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a new series of protocols for determining savings from energy efficiency upgrades in homes, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities.

UK Delays Smart Meter Plan

Full-Scale Roll-Out Now Planned for 2015

June 3, 2013

The United Kingdom has delayed a plan that would put smart energy meters in 30 million homes, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) announced.

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