A new analysis in Cogent Education by Dr. Corey Young, executive director of the Center for Energy and the Built Environment at Washington & Jefferson College, reveals widespread deterioration, uneven modernization, and significant regional disparities in investment in K–12 school buildings across the United States. The paper, “Built to last? An examination of deteriorating US school buildings and regional disparities” uses data from the 2018 Commercial Buildings Energy Consu

The Washington & Jefferson College Center for Energy and the Built Environment will host a free June 24 webinar on using building commissioning to increase energy efficiency and comfort as part of its Energy Lecture Series. “Getting the Most from Your Building: Smart Assessment and Monitoring” will be presented at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 24. The speaker will be Jim Armstrong, Business Development Manager, Energy Services Northeast, at Siemens Smart Infrastructure Building com

LED light bulbs, which offer greater energy efficiency, lifespan, and cost efficiency than either traditional incandescent bulbs or CFL bulbs, are increasingly dominating the lighting in U.S. homes. A recent U.S. Energy Information Administration survey found that 90% of U.S. homes reported using at least some LED bulbs, and that 37% of households used only LED bulbs. About 5% of households reported using only incandescent bulbs, and just 2% used CFL bulbs. The share of hous

The Center for Energy Policy and Management at Washington & Jefferson College will undertake a project to address energy inefficiency in area households while fostering youth leadership and environmental stewardship. Thanks to generous financial support from the West Penn Energy Fund, the Center will assemble energy efficiency care packages containing items such as LED light bulbs and weatherization materials. Middle school students participating in the Upper St. Clair School