| For more details, read "Government Issues R&D Agenda for "Net-Zero" Energy Green Buildings." The report may be found at: http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/buildingtechnology/documents/FederalRDAgendaforNetZeroEnergyHighPerformanceGreenBuildings.pdf.
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October 30, 2008 - In report titled "Federal R&D Agenda for Net-Zero Energy, High-Performance Green Buildings," NSTC sets out agenda for research and development on technologies to decrease use of natural resources and improve outdoor environments while reducing greenhouse gases and other harmful pollutants from building sector. NIST played key role in developing report's goals for measurement science methods, energy efficiency technologies, indoor environment quality, and knowledge transfer.
Release date: October 22, 2008
National Science and Technology Council
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) was established by Executive Order on Nov. 23, 1993. This Cabinet-level council is the principal means for the President to coordinate science and technology across the diverse parts of the federal research and development enterprise. Chaired by the director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on behalf of the President, the NSTC membership consists of the Vice President, Cabinet secretaries, agency heads with significant science and technology responsibilities, and other White House officials.
An important objective of the NSTC is the establishment of clear national goals for federal science and technology investments in areas ranging from information technologies and health research to improving transportation systems and strengthening fundamental research. The council prepares research and development strategies that are coordinated across federal agencies to form investment packages aimed at accomplishing multiple national goals. |