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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.

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News

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Better Climate Challenge Partner Valley Children's Healthcare Installing Renewable Energy Microgrid
U.S. Department of Energy Announces 2024 Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report
U.S. Department of Energy Recognizes Better Climate Challenge Partner Foundation Communities for Energy-Efficient Apartment Upgrades

Solutions

Solar Panels on Roof Tops
Showcase Project
Building Automation System Upgrade Project
Fact Sheet
Commercial Energy Financing Primer
Implementation Model
Principal Real Estate Investors: Climate Risk Assessment
Implementation Model
Poudre School District: Creating an Energy Efficiency Culture

New Partners

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Better Climate Challenge
Richmond, VA
Better Climate Challenge
Shawmut Corporation
Better Climate Challenge
Henkel US Operations Corporation
Better Buildings Challenge
Christopher Newport University
Better Climate Challenge
State of Colorado

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Building owners commit their organizations to 20% energy savings in 10 years and lead the market by sharing their solutions.

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Through Better Plants, partners voluntarily set a specific goal, typically to reduce energy intensity by 25% over a 10-year period.

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Organizations partner with DOE to reduce portfolio-wide emissions by at least 50% within 10 years.