DOE Updates Energy Efficiency Standards for New Federal Buildings

DOE’s revised energy efficiency standards for new federal buildings updates existing 2007 ASHRAE Standard 90.1 to the 2010 version to achieve 18.2% more energy savings. On July 9, 2013, the Department of Energy (DOE) released revised energy efficiency standards for new federal buildings.  The rule, published in the Federal Register, will take effect September 9,…