Might there be partnership with groups like the U.S. Green Building Council?
Rodgers: We’ll be issuing a solicitation for a consortium this summer. That is expected to be composed of organizations like the U.S. Green Building Council, the American Institute of Architects, and other organizations that are aggressively pursuing other goals. The Department of Energy had a big hand in creation on the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards back in the 1990s and we still have scientists working on technology committees. As commercial buildings integrate more technology, it’s important that we have sensors or controls to make those buildings work best. The IT industry is very involved in developing networks and system controls to allow buildings to perform efficiently and integrate with the utility grid so buildings can better manage load. Any specific companies or technologies that look promising? Rodgers: We’ve been working with the Green Grid in the area of data center efficiency. Each of the big IT companies is very actively working in the
