PIX number

12653

Title:

Secretary of Energy, Spencer Abraham and Congressman Bob Beauprez (R-CO 7th) visit the AFUF; standing in front of the solar demonstration house, Spencer Abraham talks about DOE's new website

Caption

"By incorporating advanced energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies that reduce energy use into building designs, the U.S. building sector is achieving significant results," Abraham said. "Individuals can also play an important role in reducing energy usage. Conserving energy in the home saves consumers money today while also helping ensure abundant energy supplies in the future." Abraham's tour of NREL focused on experimental equipment such as desiccant dehumidifiers that help remove humidity from air inside buildings more effectively than air conditioners, creating more comfort without additional energy use.

Credit:

Gretz, Warren

Publications:



Date:

7/1/2003

Index Date:

7/16/2003

DOE_office:

Notes:

Medium/high resolution digital file, ~17 MB; Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham unveiled DOE's new energy saver web site during his visit to NREL. You can see the Energy Savers web site at: http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/energy_savers/ ; "Solar demonstration house": The small house demonstrates different ways that home owners can conserve energy or use energy more efficiently. The house has low-e coated windows, good insulation and weather stripping, energy-efficient lighting, daylighting with a clerestory window and a solar-electric system on the roof.

Subject:

National Renewable Energy Laboratory; people

Descriptors:

display, laboratory, press conference visitors and dignitary

Person/Place:

Golden, Colorado; NREL's Alternative Fuels User Facility (AFUF)

Release Level

Full/Internet

DOE Information:

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