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Better Buildings & Better Plants Programs & Partners

There are many different ways to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings & Better Plants Initiative. Through this program, more than 900 commercial, public, industrial, and residential organizations share their proven energy efficiency strategies and inspire others to tap into the continued potential for energy efficiency. Learn about our challenges and other opportunities to participate below and contact us if you have questions.


Better Buildings Challenge

A leadership challenge to CEOs, university presidents, state and local government leaders, manufacturers, multifamily housing, and building owners to commit their organizations to 20% energy savings in 10 years and to lead the market by sharing their solutions; has amassed over 345 partners across nine key market sectors.

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Better Plants Program

Better Plants partners, with leading manufacturers and water utilities, improve energy efficiency and competitiveness in the industrial sector. Through Better Plants, partners voluntarily set a specific goal, typically to reduce energy intensity by 25% over a 10-year period across all U.S. operations.

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More Ways to Participate

Better Buildings & Better Plants partners have multiple additional avenues for working with DOE. 

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Published on: 12/05/2019