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Building technology roadmaps

Description: DOE's Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) is facilitating an industry-led initiative to develop a series of technology roadmaps that identify key goals and strategies for different areas of the building and equipment industry. This roadmapping initiative is a fundamental component of the BTS strategic plan and will help to align government resources with the high-priority needs identified by industry.
Date: January 27, 1999
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BTS strategic plan executive summary

Description: This Strategic Plan positions the Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) to be more effective in reducing energy consumption in homes, offices, schools and other buildings, and in reducing environmental impacts associated with energy use.
Date: January 6, 1999
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Literature Review of the Effects of Natural Light on Building Occupants

Description: This paper presents summary findings from a literature search of the term ''daylighting''-using natural light in a building to offset or replace electric lighting. According to the Department of Energy's Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs 2000 BTS Core Databook, in 1998, commercial buildings consumed 32% of the total electricity in the United States, of which more than one-third went to lighting. Using daylighting systems and turning off the lights will help reduce this… more
Date: July 1, 2002
Creator: Edwards, L. & Torcellini, P.
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NREL's Desiccantcool web site

Description: Learn about cutting-edge desiccant cooling and dehumidification technologies, current research, industry developments, and upcoming conferences and workshops on this website.
Date: May 3, 1999
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BTS Fact Sheet: Improving the efficiency of your duct system

Description: The duct system, used in air heating and air cooling your home, is a collection of tubes that distributes the heated or cooled air to the various rooms. The duct system can have an important effect on health of the occupants through the distribution of indoor air pollution. Changes and repairs to a duct system should always be performed by a qualified professional. This brochure is meant to help you understand the problems that can affect the duct system and how you can save money, improve comf… more
Date: December 28, 1999
Creator: Brookhaven National Laboratory
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Energy Design Guidelines for High Performance Schools: Hot and Dry Climates (CD-ROM)

Description: School districts around the country are finding that smart energy choices can help them save money and provide healthier, more effective learning environments. By incorporating energy improvements into their construction or renovation plans, schools can significantly reduce energy consumption and costs. These savings can be redirected to educational needs. The design guidelines outline high performance principles for the new or retrofit design of your K-12 school. By incorporating these princip… more
Date: March 1, 2002
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[News Clip: DTS schedule]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: October 12, 1980, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 46 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
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Buildings for the 21st Century Newsletter: Fall 1999, Vol. 2, No. 1

Description: This edition contains more information about new efforts and programs in DOE's Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS), and highlights the evolution of a new approach to making buildings more energy-efficient, comfortable, and affordable.
Date: November 22, 1999
Creator: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)
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[News Clip: Newsbusters]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: August 22, 1984
Duration: 1 minute 38 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
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Energy Design Guidelines for High Performance Schools: Hot and Humid Climates

Description: School districts around the country are finding that the smart energy choices can help them save money and provide healthier, more effective learning environments. By incorporating energy improvements into their construction or renovation plans, schools can significantly reduce energy consumption and costs. These savings can be redirected to educational needs such as additional teachers, instructional materials, or new computers. These design guidelines outline high performance principles for t… more
Date: June 1, 2002
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Energy Design Guidelines for High Performance Schools: Hot and Dry Climates

Description: School districts around the country are finding that smart energy choices can help them save money and provide healthier, more effective learning environments. By incorporating energy improvements into their construction or renovation plans, schools can significantly reduce energy consumption and costs. These savings can be redirected to educational needs such as additional teachers, instructional materials, or new computers. These design guidelines outline high performance principles for the n… more
Date: January 1, 2002
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Energy Design Guidelines for High Performance Schools: Cool and Humid Climates

Description: School districts around the country are finding that the smart energy choices can help them save money and provide healthier, more effective learning environments. By incorporating energy improvements into their construction or renovation plans, schools can significantly reduce energy consumption and costs. These savings can be redirected to educational needs such as additional teachers, instructional materials, or new computers. These design guidelines outline high performance principles for t… more
Date: June 1, 2002
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Energy Design Guidelines for High Performance Schools: Cool and Dry Climates

Description: School districts around the country are finding that the smart energy choices can help them save money and provide healthier, more effective learning environments. By incorporating energy improvements into their construction or renovation plans, schools can significantly reduce energy consumption and costs. These savings can be redirected to educational needs such as additional teachers, instructional materials, or new computers. These design guidelines outline high performance principles for t… more
Date: June 1, 2002
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Energy Design Guidelines for High Performance Schools: Temperate and Humid Climates

Description: School districts around the country are finding that the smart energy choices can help them save money and provide healthier, more effective learning environments. By incorporating energy improvements into their construction or renovation plans, schools can significantly reduce energy consumption and costs. These savings can be redirected to educational needs such as additional teachers, instructional materials, or new computers. These design guidelines outline high performance principles for t… more
Date: June 1, 2002
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Energy Design Guidelines for High Performance Schools: Temperate and Mixed Climates

Description: School districts around the country are finding that the smart energy choices can help them save money and provide healthier, more effective learning environments. By incorporating energy improvements into their construction or renovation plans, schools can significantly reduce energy consumption and costs. These savings can be redirected to educational needs such as additional teachers, instructional materials, or new computers. These design guidelines outline high performance principles for t… more
Date: June 1, 2002
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Energy Design Guidelines for High Performance Schools: Hot and Dry Climates (Revision)

Description: School districts around the country are finding that the smart energy choices can help them save money and provide healthier, more effective learning environments. By incorporating energy improvements into their construction or renovation plans, schools can significantly reduce energy consumption and costs. These savings can be redirected to educational needs such as additional teachers, instructional materials, or new computers. These design guidelines outline high performance principles for t… more
Date: June 1, 2002
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Energy Design Guidelines for High Performance Schools: Cold and Humid Climates

Description: School districts around the country are finding that the smart energy choices can help them save money and provide healthier, more effective learning environments. By incorporating energy improvements into their construction or renovation plans, schools can significantly reduce energy consumption and costs. These savings can be redirected to educational needs such as additional teachers, instructional materials, or new computers. These design guidelines outline high performance principles for t… more
Date: June 1, 2002
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[News Clip: Panic pool time]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: August 22, 1984
Duration: 1 minute 50 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
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National Best Practices Manual for Building High Performance Schools (Revised)

Description: The Best Practices Manual was written as a part of the promotional effort for EnergySmart Schools, provided by the US Department of Energy, to educate school districts around the country about energy efficiency and renewable energy. Written specifically for architects and engineers, The Best Practices Manual is designed to help those who are responsible for designing or retrofitting schools, as well as their project managers. This manual will help design staff make informed decisions about ener… more
Date: October 1, 2007
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Buildings for the 21st Century Newsletter, Volume 1: News You Can Use

Description: This is the first edition of the Buildings for the 21st Century newsletter which is designed for the Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy stakeholders with interest in the Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS).
Date: June 4, 1999
Creator: Strawn, N.; Eber, K. & Jones, J.
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Low Cost Glass and Glass-Ceramic Substrates for Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cells: Final Subcontract Report, 25 January 2001

Description: This report describes how Cornell University researchers developed several low-cost and simple barrier layers and tested their effectiveness both analytically (by SIMS) and by evaluating the electrical characteristics of devices fabricated on barrier-coated substrates. Devices fabricated included both majority-carrier devices (thin-film transistors) and minority-carrier devices (p-i-n junction diodes simulating solar cells) using various deposition techniques including the chemical vapor deposi… more
Date: July 1, 2002
Creator: Ast, D.; Nemchuk, N. & Krasula, S.
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