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

Jun 21, 2018 Berkeley Lab Awarded $800K for Low-Cost Desalination

Jun 15, 2018 Ryan Wiser Honored in Wind Power Monthly

Jun 5, 2018 Journal Lauds Pollution-Mapping Paper

Jun 5, 2018 Super Window Could Save Billions

May 31, 2018 Better Ventilation Could Boost Student Performance

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Seminars & Events

Jun 25, 2018 - 12:00pm

SEMINAR: Legal Non-compliance in the Groundwater Sector in India: Gaining Nuanced Understanding through a Qualitative Field Study

Jul 5, 2018 - 12:00pm

SEMINAR: From net Zero Emission Buildings (ZEBs) to net Zero Emission Neighbourhoods (ZENs) – possibilties and challenges.

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Berkeley Lab ETA

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Berkeley Lab ETA

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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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