Phase 2 submissions will be reviewed on a quarterly basis beginning in summer 2024 through summer 2025. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Buildings Upgrade Prize (Buildings UP) will be governed by 15 U.S.C. §3719 and this Official Rules document.

These 45 teams, which won the first of four possible sources of funding, all share one thing in common – a compelling, innovative, and actionable idea to launch a community-focused building retrofit initiative.

Launched in January 2023, Buildings UP is designed to rapidly scale energy efficiency and efficient electrification building upgrades in communities across the country. The prize is envisioned to consist of four phases over approximately five years. Application support prizes available for new and under-resourced teams.

Phase 2 requires permission from the owner through the “right of entry” or ROE process. Also, while Phase 1 is automatic, residents must opt into Phase 2. Keep in mind, Phases 1 and 2 may be taking place simultaneously in different areas. The Army Corps can begin Phase 2 work in a particular area once Phase 1 work is complete there.

Learn about the Buildings Upgrade Prize designed to help U.S. buildings transition to be more energy-efficient and clean energy-ready.

9 hours ago · The Environmental Protection Agency is roughly 80% done with its Phase 1 cleanup during which the agency removes household hazardous materials burned in January’s wildfires. Phase 2, which involves the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or a private contractor if residents so choose, removing debris ...

Feb 10, 2025 · “Phase 2” is led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and can begin on individual properties following a federal EPA’s sign-off that their work is complete on the property. Property owners must also choose to accept U.S. Army Corps …

3 days ago · The Army Corps of Engineers is executing Phase 2 debris removal under the direction of FEMA and in coordination with the State of California and the County of Los Angeles. The operation involves clearing ash, burned structures, and — where requested by homeowners – foundations. ... As operations ramp up, residents should expect increased ...

A phase two milestone inspection must be performed if any substantial structural deterioration is identified during phase one. A phase two inspection may involve destructive or nondestructive testing at the inspector's direction.

Feb 10, 2025 · Altadena, Calif. (Feb. 2, 2025) - The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) arrives in Altadena, CA to begin Phase 2 of Personal Property Debris Removal (PPDR) at a school that was destroyed by the ...