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'''Building Energy Data Exchange Specification (BEDES)''' is a data dictionary developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's Building Technologies Office, aimed at standardizing terms, definitions, and data formats related to building energy performance. It enables the seamless exchange and interoperability of energy data among various software tools and applications, enhancing the ability to make informed decisions on energy efficiency, building design, and management.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bedes.lbl.gov |title=Building Energy Data Exchange Specification (BEDES) |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref> {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://bedes.lbl.gov}} ==Goals== * Standardize building energy data to facilitate data exchange.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bedes.lbl.gov |title=Building Energy Data Exchange Specification (BEDES) |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref> * Support interoperability between different energy performance tools. * Improve data-driven decision-making in energy efficiency and building management. ==Organization== BEDES is managed by the Building Technologies Office (BTO) within the DOE, with technical development led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). The project involves a working group with representatives from government, industry, and academia. Funding for BEDES comes from DOE's budget allocations for building energy research, though specific amounts are not publicly detailed. The leader of the program might hold a title like **BEDES Project Manager** or **Technical Lead for BEDES**. ==Partners== * No specific partnerships are listed, but BEDES engages with a broad community through its working groups. ==History== BEDES was first released in 2014 after a nine-month technical working group process led by LBNL, aiming to solve the issue of data fragmentation in the building energy sector. Since then, it has been updated several times to reflect new technologies, data needs, and to expand its scope. Key historical events include the adoption of BEDES by various energy data platforms and its integration into tools like the DOE's Standard Energy Efficiency Data (SEED) Platform. BEDES has no legislative origin but is part of DOE's strategy to enhance energy data management. ==Funding== While the initial funding specifics are not publicly detailed, BEDES is supported by DOE's ongoing commitment to energy efficiency research, with funding allocated for development, maintenance, and outreach. ==Implementation== Implementation involves: * Continuous update and expansion of the BEDES dictionary. * Integration into software tools, databases, and schemas. * Engagement with stakeholders to ensure relevance and adoption. BEDES is designed to be an evolving standard, with no defined end date. ==Related== * [[Building Technologies Office]] * [[Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory]] ==External links== * https://bedes.lbl.gov * wikipedia:Building Energy Data Exchange Specification ===Social media=== * No specific social media accounts for BEDES; follow the Department of Energy for updates. ==References== [[Category:Programs and initiatives]] [[Category:Programs]] [[Category:Department of Energy]]