More than 900 groups are pursuing $15.3 billion in energy savings through the public-private partnership known as the Better Buildings Initiative.
The Better Buildings Initiative, a part of the U.S. Department of Energy, is made up of state and local governments, businesses, utilities, housing authorities and other organizations with the goal of “energy, waste, water and/or greenhouse gas reduction,” a May 18 news release said.
“Leading companies, state and local governments and other organizations are working with DOE’s Better Buildings program and have committed to using less energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sharing the solutions that work,” U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm said in the release. “This year’s progress report underscores the incredible impact of those commitments in decarbonizing the sectors responsible for over 35% of America’s emissions. Our partners are leading the way to a prosperous clean-energy economy and a healthier planet.”
Highlights from the 2022 Better Buildings Progress Report include, demonstrating market leadership with 12 “Goal Achiever” organizations, advancing decarbonization, reducing financing barriers, promoting workforce development, driving innovation and emerging technologies and supporting green leasing and high-performance buildings, the release said.
