Better Buildings Accelerators
| Type | Initiative |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy |
| Top Organization | Department of Energy |
| Creation Legislation | Executive Order 13514 |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | To accelerate the adoption of innovative energy efficiency technologies and practices across various sectors. The initiative aims to demonstrate scalable solutions for reducing energy consumption, emissions, and operational costs in buildings. |
| Program Start | 2012 |
| Initial Funding | Part of the DOE's Better Buildings Initiative budget |
| Duration | Completed; transitioned into broader Better Buildings initiatives |
| Historic | Yes |
Better Buildings Accelerators was an initiative under the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Better Buildings Initiative, designed to speed up the implementation of energy efficiency practices. It brought together stakeholders from public, private, and nonprofit sectors to pilot, demonstrate, and scale up innovative solutions for energy savings in buildings.
Goals
- Demonstrate and promote innovative energy efficiency solutions in specific areas.
- Reduce energy consumption in buildings by showcasing successful strategies.
- Build partnerships to disseminate best practices across the nation.
- Facilitate the transition to market-ready energy efficiency technologies.
Organization
The Better Buildings Accelerators were managed by the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), specifically within the Better Buildings program. Each Accelerator had a unique focus area with its own set of partners, including cities, states, utilities, and private companies. Funding was primarily through DOE's budget allocations for energy efficiency, supplemented by partner contributions. Leadership was typically distributed among DOE officials and Accelerator coordinators.
The leadership roles included Accelerator Coordinators or similar titles depending on the specific Accelerator.
Partners
- Department of Energy
- Various state and local governments
- Utilities
- Private companies
- Nonprofits
History
Launched in 2012 as part of the Better Buildings Initiative, which was spurred by Executive Order 13514 focusing on federal leadership in environmental, energy, and economic performance. The Accelerators aimed at overcoming barriers in energy efficiency adoption through targeted, short-term efforts. Over time, as these initiatives proved successful, their efforts transitioned into broader, more integrated aspects of the Better Buildings Initiative, with some Accelerators concluding their specific projects by 2018.
Funding
Funding for the Better Buildings Accelerators was part of the DOE's broader commitment to the Better Buildings Initiative. Specific amounts were not publicly detailed, but it was funded through the department's budget for energy efficiency programs. The initiative did not have a fixed end date for funding, but individual Accelerators had their timelines.
Implementation
The Accelerators operated through focused, time-bound projects where partners committed to specific actions like reducing energy use in buildings, deploying new technologies, or improving data access for energy performance. Each Accelerator had its rollout strategy, often involving phases of piloting, scaling, and sharing results.
Related
External links
- https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/accelerators
- wikipedia:Better Buildings Accelerators (Note: This might not exist; use for consistency if it does.)
Social media
- No specific social media accounts for the Better Buildings Accelerators, but updates were shared through broader DOE or EERE channels.
References
"Better Buildings Accelerators". https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/accelerators.