August 24, 2001—The US Department of Energy (DOE) will provide $5.5 million in funds for the first phase of twelve research and development projects designed to improve the energy efficiency of commercial and residential buildings across the country. Improvements include using less electricity and reducing pollution from heating and cooling systems, lighting systems, and appliances. The awards will be cost-shared, with the industry or university partner providing a share of the total project costs.
The projects will help develop technologies such as electrically tinted windows, light-emitting diode solid-state lamps, innovative heating and cooling concepts, advanced laundry appliances, and improved computer software for building design and analysis.
For a complete listing of the projects, contact the DOE.
