One-Day Workshop Sponsored by the Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council Learn about the significance of air control and barrier technology; See case studies of successful implementation of airtightness requirements; Examine the issues as seen by the industry association; Explore air barrier testing and commissioning; Discuss the need for future technical developments and join in an expert panel discussion.

DOE announces on August 31 that two million smart meters have been installed across the country, supported by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding that is speeding modernization of the U.S. electrical grid.

DOE Announced on August 24 the creation of the Energy Efficient Building System Design Energy Innovation Hub to develop technologies that make buildings more energy efficient.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on August 19 awarded more than $100 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to complete energy efficient renovations of 100 affordable housing developments in 21 states and Washington, D.C.

As the developer of the nation's first standard for energy efficiency in buildings, ASHRAE applauds a recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Energy regarding funding to states to implement the most current energy codes.

Under a national Smart Grid effort, ASHRAE and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) are jointly developing a standard that would provide a common basis for electrical energy consumers to describe, manage, and communicate about electrical energy consumptions and forecasts.

Under a national Smart Grid effort, ASHRAE and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) are jointly developing a standard that would provide a common basis for electrical energy consumers to describe, manage, and communicate about electrical energy consumptions and forecasts.

The Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes project is announcing an opportunity for states and territories to submit proposals for funding to support activities related to the adoption and implementation of the most current building energy codes. States are encouraged to express initial interest in submitting a proposal by AUGUST 17, 2010.

The Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes project is announcing an opportunity for states and territories to submit proposals for funding to support activities related to the adoption and implementation of the most current building energy codes. States are encouraged to express initial interest in submitting a proposal by AUGUST 17, 2010.

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is conducting a webinar describing efforts underway to develop a suite of national guidelines for the work and workforce involved in residential energy efficiency retrofits.

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is conducting a webinar describing efforts underway to develop a suite of national guidelines for the work and workforce involved in residential energy efficiency retrofits.

California's building commission adopted the first statewide green building code this week. Environmental groups welcomed the new standards, which mandate water use reductions and waste recycling in new buildings, but were critical of its rating system.

California's building commission adopted the first statewide green building code this week. Environmental groups welcomed the new standards, which mandate water use reductions and waste recycling in new buildings, but were critical of its rating system.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is holding a no-cost webcast on August 17, 2010 to discuss the kickoff of energy code compliance pilot studies within several U.S. states. These studies are the first of their kind, and represent a dedicated DOE effort to help states achieve significant energy savings in commercial and residential buildings.

DOE Announced on August 2 that it will award $188 million - including $73 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding - to small businesses in 34 states to develop clean energy technologies with potential for commercialization.

A proposed net-zero subdivision of homes that would feature 30-foot tall turbines and other green amenities is taking off slowly in New Lenox, a development in Chicago. The 132-lot subdivision by Prairie Ridge Estates could become the nation's largest net-zero group of homes that use as much energy as they produce.

DOE Announced on August 2 that it will award $188 million - including $73 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding - to small businesses in 34 states to develop clean energy technologies with potential for commercialization.

Major appliance makers and pro-efficiency groups have privately agreed on higher standards for the biggest energy uses in the home, such as dishwashers and refrigerators.

Major appliance makers and pro-efficiency groups have privately agreed on higher standards for the biggest energy uses in the home, such as dishwashers and refrigerators.

A proposed net-zero subdivision of homes that would feature 30-foot tall turbines and other green amenities is taking off slowly in New Lenox, a development in Chicago. The 132-lot subdivision by Prairie Ridge Estates could become the nation's largest net-zero group of homes that use as much energy as they produce.