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About
Better Buildings is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) designed to improve the lives of the American people by driving leadership in energy innovation. Through Better Buildings, DOE partners with leaders in the public and private sectors to make the nation’s homes, commercial buildings, and industrial plants more energy-efficient by accelerating investment and sharing successful best practices.
Impact
Energy Saved
3.6 QBtu
Dollars Saved
$22 B
Water Saved
22 B
Gallons
Financed
$37 B
Latest
News
Better Buildings Partner Valley Children's Healthcare Installing Renewable Energy Microgrid
U.S. Department of Energy Announces 2024 Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report
Solutions
Implementation Model
City of Saint Paul's Energy Benchmarking Program
Fact Sheet
Non-Energy Benefits: Reducing Payback and Improving Performance Fact Sheet
Implementation Model
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation: A Comprehensive Approach to Water & Cost Savings in Affordable Housing
New Partners
Better Buildings Initiative
Richmond, VA
Better Buildings Initiative
West Palm Beach, FL
Better Plants Challenge
Shawmut Corporation
Better Plants Challenge
Henkel US Operations Corporation
Better Buildings Challenge
Christopher Newport University
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Better Buildings Challenge
Building owners commit their organizations to 20% energy savings in 10 years and lead the market by sharing their solutions.
Better Plants Challenge
Through Better Plants, partners voluntarily set a specific goal, typically to reduce energy intensity by 25% over a 10-year period.