This document summarizes US policies and programs for building energy efficiency. It discusses:
1) The US building sector accounts for 40% of primary energy use and policies aim to reduce this 50% by 2030 through codes, standards, incentives and emerging technologies.
2) Programs for new buildings include increasingly stringent energy codes, energy performance labels, and development of high efficiency building envelope and HVAC technologies.
3) For appliances and equipment, minimum efficiency standards have saved consumers over $150 billion since 1987 and development continues for high efficiency lighting and HVAC.
4) Existing building programs focus on audits, labels, financing, and incentives to drive residential and commercial retrofits, supported by research into