by Shane Henson — August 10, 2011—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has completed an overhaul of its Web site’s front-end and back-end design in an effort to modernize how consumers and businesses access the information and resources they need to save money and energy while improving departmental staff’s ability to interact with the public and each other.
DOE says at the forefront of these changes, the new Energy.gov Web site makes it easier for visitors to get localized information specific to their cities, counties and states on tax credits, rebates, energy saving tips and grant opportunities.
The new platform utilizes the latest technologies in information visualization, bringing updated and interactive charts and maps to Energy.gov and making energy information more relevant to individuals. The department is also now able to offer more open data sets for individuals to use and apply to other online applications.
