The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $8.2 million in funding for the initial phase of 19 cooperative agreements for building efficiency research and development projects to help stimulate the economy, save energy, and reduce pollution.
"Energy use in residential and commercial buildings accounts for approximately 65% of the electricity and 40% of the natural gas used in the United States," said Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson. "These grants will help create cleaner, more livable communities by increasing energy efficiency."