Why Do We Need Energy-Efficient Buildings?
U.S. buildings…
- Use 71% of the nation's electricity
- Use 54% of the nation's natural gas
- Emit 40% of the nation's greenhouse gases
What We Do
- Whole building and system diagnostics to assess and improve efficiency
- Advanced control systems and sensors to optimize and automate efficiency
- Windows, daylighting, and lighting system strategies and materials to reduce energy use
- Cool roofs and pavements to save energy and mitigate summer urban heat islands
- Energy efficient high-tech buildings (data centers, labs, clean rooms)
- Simulation models and benchmarking tools to evaluate new methods
- Demonstrations and deployment of advanced technologies
- Commercial & Residential Building Systems