Better Communities Alliance

{{|ProgramName=Better Communities Alliance |ProgramType=Initiative |OrgSponsor=Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy |TopOrganization=Department of Energy |CreationLegislation=Not specified; part of broader Better Buildings Initiative |Purpose=To accelerate local clean energy progress by fostering collaboration among local governments, philanthropies, nonprofits, and private companies. The initiative aims to reduce energy waste, expand renewable energy options, and promote sustainable transportation. |Website=https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/better-communities-alliance |ProgramStart=2015 |InitialFunding=Part of the DOE's Better Buildings Initiative funding |Duration=Ongoing |Historic=No }} Better Communities Alliance (BCA) is an initiative under the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Better Buildings Initiative, designed to drive clean energy and energy efficiency at the local government level. It facilitates partnerships to provide resources, technical assistance, and peer networking for implementing clean energy solutions that benefit communities.

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Goals

• Reduce energy waste in public buildings and infrastructure.
• Expand access to renewable energy and sustainable transportation options.
• Harness new energy-saving technologies in community settings.
• Invest in resilient power systems and community infrastructure.

Organization

BCA is managed by the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), part of the Better Buildings Initiative. It involves a collaborative network where local governments can engage with private sector partners, nonprofits, and philanthropy. Funding for BCA activities comes from DOE's budget for the Better Buildings Initiative. The initiative operates without a strict hierarchical structure but through collaborative efforts, with coordinators facilitating activities.

The leader of the program typically holds a title like Coordinator or Director within the Better Buildings Initiative.

Partners

• Department of Energy
• Local governments
• Private companies
• Nonprofit organizations
• Philanthropies

History

The Better Communities Alliance was launched in 2015 as part of the DOE's efforts to extend the Better Buildings Initiative into community-level actions. It has evolved to include more participants and focus areas over time, adapting to the changing landscape of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. There have been no significant historical events noted, but it continues to grow in scope and impact.

Funding

Funding for BCA is integrated into the broader Better Buildings Initiative budget. There's no specific initial funding amount mentioned as it's part of the ongoing DOE initiative. The initiative continues to receive support as part of DOE's commitment to energy efficiency and clean energy at local levels.

Implementation

Implementation involves setting up partnerships, providing access to DOE resources, and facilitating peer learning and best practice sharing among participants. There's no defined end date for BCA, reflecting its role as an ongoing support mechanism for local energy initiatives.

Related

• Better Buildings Initiative
• Clean Cities Program

External links

• https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/better-communities-alliance
• wikipedia:Better Communities Alliance (Note: This might not exist; use for consistency if it does.)

Social media

• No specific social media accounts for BCA, but updates might be shared through DOE or EERE channels.

References

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