Energy Technologies Area

If Buildings Could Tell Us What’s Wrong

Berkeley Lab scientists are developing methods of applying Fault Detection and Diagnostics to rapidly diagnose problems in buildings and inform human operators what needs to be fixed.
Building Technology and Urban Systems Division (BTUS)

BTUS works closely with industry to develop technologies for buildings that increase energy efficiency while improving the comfort, health, and safety of building occupants.
Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts Division (EAEI)

EAEI researches energy use, including studying energy consumption patterns and energy efficiency standards and indoor air quality.
Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division (ESDR)

ESDR researches ways to provide the electricity grid with storage capability for energy from renewable sources; real-time monitoring and response for the "smart grid"; and technologies for improved electricity distribution reliability.
FLEXLAB®

The Facility for Low Energy eXperiments in Buildings (FLEXLAB^®) allows users to test energy-efficient building systems, before buildings are built.

News

Oct 11, 2018 2018 Director's Awards Honorees

Oct 9, 2018 Egyptian Blue for Energy Efficiency

Oct 3, 2018 Hydrogen: The Energy Carrier of the Future

Oct 3, 2018 Report: Future of EVs

Sep 26, 2018 Tech Women at Berkeley Lab

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Seminars & Events

Oct 22, 2018 - 12:00pm

TECHWOMEN SEMINAR: Global R&D Challenges in Energy and Water: Perspectives from Three Countries

Oct 24, 2018 - 12:00pm

SEMINAR: In Our Backyard: The Intersection of Climate Goals and Housing Affordability in the East Bay

Oct 25, 2018 - 12:00pm

SEMINAR: Next-Generation Building Control with Model Predictive Control

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Energy and Environmental Information

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For Professionals

ETA research and sites that can help architects and engineers, facilities managers, and other professionals improve energy efficiency.

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For Job Seekers

Information about and links to jobs related to energy efficiency.

Jobs at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Resources for Job Seekers in energy efficiency and environment-related fields

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