ControlScore: Standardized Score for Monitoring the Performance of Controllers
JUMP Into STEM Interns Dive into Building Science Projects at PNNL
Teams at PNNL welcomed their first two interns this summer from the competition-based program.
Characterizing Connected Lighting Systems
Collaborative Effort Empowers Disadvantaged Communities to Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Launch Point CDC, Inc. are developing a framework to empower disadvantaged communities with clean energy technology—along with a set of resources to give other community organizations a head start.
How to Prepare Your Home for Extreme Cold
From air-sealing windows and checking for leaky ducts to insulating the attic, PNNL researchers offer tips on how to keep a home warm in winter weather.
Motivation Behind Energy-Efficient Upgrades Differs by Location
Study finds regional priorities shape people’s interest in improving the energy efficiency of their homes.
Water Heaters Put in a Plug for Decarbonization
PNNL is at the midpoint of a study focused on the installation of electric heat pump water heaters in New Orleans homes. The efficient water heaters offer a unique capability that could help speed the transition from fossil fuels.
Home Hacks Backed by Research
The PNNL-managed Building America Solution Center translates research into actionable considerations for homeowners and builders to provide two solutions in one: increasing energy efficiency while also enhancing disaster resistance.