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Printable VersionFall 2010
Welcome to the Fall 2010 issue of Building E2 News, the quarterly newsletter for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building Technologies Program. Each issue provides information to improve energy efficiency of new and existing commercial and residential buildings.
Shining the Light on Energy Savings in Commercial Buildings
DOE's Commercial Lighting Solutions Web tool gives commercial building owners and operators a great starting point to reduce energy use while still providing quality lighting. The best practices provided by this easy-to-use Web tool include the use of commercially available products, daylighting, and lighting controls.

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Building America Research Teams Work Toward Market Transformation
Building America research teams have a long history of applying an industry-driven, system-engineering approach to improving efficiency of homes. With 15 new teams in place, Building America expands its ability to deliver market-ready energy efficiency solutions for new and existing homes across the nation.

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Commercial Lighting Solutions Tool Webinar – December 7
Learn how to use DOE's Commercial Lighting Solutions Web-based tool to reduce lighting energy use by attending DOE's Building Technologies Program Webinar on December 7, 2010.

View the full list of events
Interview with David Lee, Supervisor of Residential Integration Program
Read our interview with David Lee, DOE's Building Technologies Program Residential Supervisor, to learn about new program initiatives that aim to increase energy efficiency in new and existing homes. 

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2010 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement
Attend this award event to learn about communities that use the principles of sustainable growth to create better buildings and living spaces. A panel discussion about the winning projects will follow the awards ceremony.

Learn more by visiting the National Building Museum site
The Next Wave: Solar Water Heating Systems Yield Immediate Energy Savings
Solar water heating systems are highly efficient and many qualify for financial incentive programs. Find out if one might be right for your building.

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New Versions of EnergyPlus and OpenStudio Plug-in for Google SketchUp
DOE released updated versions of its popular EnergyPlus simulation software and OpenStudio Plug-in for Google SketchUp. EnergyPlus models heating, cooling, lighting, and other building energy flows. OpenStudio Plug-in makes it possible to perform EnergyPlus simulations with Google's user-friendly 3-D drawing interface. EnergyPlus and OpenStudio Plug-in work together to help engineers and architects design better functioning, more energy-efficient buildings.

Learn more about EnergyPlus and OpenStudio Plug-in
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Content Last Updated: November 18, 2010