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The focus of AEO's research and technical assistance is microeconomic analysis. The AEO provides information to decision makers in the public and private sectors who require advancements in measurement science in the areas of sustainability, energy conservation, community disaster resilience, construction, manufacturing, and safety. It also develops and conducts prototype training programs in applied economics for scientists and engineers.

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COMMUNITY RESILIENCE

EARTHQUAKE RISK REDUCTION

MANUFACTURING

STANDARDS, METHODS, & GUIDES

## News and Updates

### In National Climate Assessment, NIST Offers New Insights on Community Resilience and Adaptation

December 4, 2023

### Deciding Whether to Install Solar Panels on Your Home? A New NIST Web Tool Can Help

August 31, 2022

### Study Links Urbanization to Poor Ecological Knowledge, Less Environmental Action

May 4, 2022

### Businesses Run by Minorities, Women and Vets Disproportionately Affected by Pandemic, NIST, NOAA Study Finds

February 14, 2022

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## Projects and Programs

### Metrics and Tools for Construction Productivity Project

### Metrics and Tools for Sustainable Buildings

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## Publications

### Buyout programme experiences and perspectives of local public officials in eastern North Carolina

January 22, 2024

Jennifer  Helgeson

### Economic Evaluation Engine (E3) Technical Manual

January 18, 2024

Joshua D.  KneifelDavid  WebbLuke  Donmoyer

### Risk Tolerance and Attitudes in the Economics of Electric Power and Gas Utilities: Case of Wildfire for Community Resilience

November 22, 2023

David  ButryJennifer  Helgeson

### Annual Report on the U.S. Manufacturing Economy: 2023

November 2, 2023

Douglas  Thomas

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## Software

### Cost Assessment Tool for Sustainable Manufacturing (CATS)

August 1, 2022

### Building Life Cycle Cost Programs

May 3, 2022

### Smart Investment Tool

June 16, 2021

### EDGe$ (Economic Decision Guide Software) Online Tool

February 20, 2020

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## Contacts

                -  David Butry  david.butry@nist.gov      (301) 975-6136   

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