DOE Launches Better Building Initiatives to Drive Energy Efficiency and Combat Climate Change
Among the new initiatives is the Better Buildings Commercial Building Heat Pump Accelerator, designed to facilitate the production of higher efficiency and cost-effective heat pump rooftop units by manufacturers.
April 06, 2024. By Abha Rustagi
Among the new initiatives is the Better Buildings Commercial Building Heat Pump Accelerator, designed to facilitate the production of higher efficiency and cost-effective heat pump rooftop units by manufacturers. Commercial organizations will evaluate and adopt next-generation heat pump technology as part of this initiative.
US Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm highlighted the significance of these efforts, stating, "Since 2011, DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative has helped paved the way for cost-effective energy efficiency and decarbonization solutions across America’s building sector."
The Better Buildings Initiative, which aims to improve building design, materials, equipment, and operations, is a collaboration between DOE and public and private sector stakeholders. By pursuing energy, waste, water, and emissions reduction goals, the initiative seeks to increase energy efficiency and reduce waste across various sectors of the economy.
The Commercial Building Heat Pump Accelerator, developed in partnership with commercial end-users like Amazon, IKEA, and Target, aims to bring more efficient and affordable next-generation heat pump rooftop units to the market by 2027.
Manufacturers such as AAON, Carrier Global Corp., Lennox International, Rheem Manufacturing Co., Trane Technologies, and York International Corp. are already part of this initiative. These advancements could potentially halve emissions and energy costs compared to natural gas-fueled heat pumps, potentially saving American businesses USD 5 billion annually on utility bills.
The Better Buildings Summit also recognized industry leaders for their accomplishments in decarbonization, energy efficiency, and waste reduction. Additionally, new working groups were launched to focus on central plant decarbonization, transitioning to low-impact refrigerants, and financial strategies for industrial decarbonization. The Better Buildings Solution Center has been revamped to provide better navigation and functionality, offering over 3,000 efficiency and decarbonization solutions.
Through these initiatives, DOE aims to make commercial, public, industrial, and residential buildings more efficient, saving energy and money, reducing emissions, and strengthening the economy. With over 900 Better Buildings partners already onboard, collectively saving USD 18.5 billion in energy costs, the initiative continues to drive progress towards a more sustainable future.
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