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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
Centersquare: Data Center Cooling Optimization Saves Energy and Cuts Costs in Mesa, AZ
Solution-at-a-Glance
CommonWealth Partners Achieves Portfolio-wide Water Savings with Upgrades and Engagement
Implementation Model
Bullitt County Public Schools: Energy Savings Performance Contract for Necessary Building Upgrades and Efficiency Improvements
Implementation Model
Valley Children’s Healthcare Constructs Renewable Energy Microgrid for Energy Resilience

New Partners

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Better Climate Challenge
SLO County Airport (SBP)
Better Climate Challenge
Caesars Entertainment
Better Climate Challenge
Community College of Allegheny County
Better Climate Challenge
Allina Health

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Organizations partner with DOE to reduce portfolio-wide Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 50% within 10 years. TEST

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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.