The program consists of voluntary commitments by individual electric utilities to undertake actions to reduce, avoid or sequester greenhouse gas emissions. DOE has published the Climate Challenge Options Workbook which describes over fifty options that utilities can use to meet their commitments. Under this program, the BRO provides technical assistance and support to promote the implementation and upgrade model energy codes and standards by the states in both the residential and commercial building sectors. One of the goals of this program is to reduce operating costs and save energy in residential and commercial buildings. Code workshops and training are available to all states.
Assistance is tailored to meet individual state needs.
Rebuild America Rebuild America is a voluntary program that helps community partnerships make profitable investments in existing buildings through energy-efficient technologies. Partnerships tailor their programs to local needs, choosing which buildings to renovate, how much energy to save, and the best technologies to use. More than 160 partners have already committed to retrofit over 500 million square feet of building space. Their Rebuild America projects will save money, create jobs, promote growth and protect the environment. Rebuild America partners are seeing that energy efficiency means real results.