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Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change

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Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change, Agency Emissions Reductions
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Achieving Net-Zero Emissions Buildings, Campuses, and Installations

The Federal Government will work across its portfolio of owned and leased buildings to increase water and energy efficiency; reduce waste; drive decarbonization of Federal buildings; and achieve net-zero emissions across the Federal portfolio of buildings, campuses, and installations by 2045.

Achieving Net-Zero Emissions Buildings, Campuses, and Installations

The Federal Government will work across its portfolio of owned and leased buildings to increase water and energy efficiency; reduce waste; drive decarbonization of Federal buildings; and achieve net-zero emissions across the Federal portfolio of buildings, campuses, and installations by 2045.

Achieving Net-Zero Procurement

In order to achieve net-zero procurement by 2050, while increasing the sustainability of Federal supply chains, the Federal Government will leverage the power of its procurement to catalyze action by Federal suppliers. These supply chain initiatives include major contractor GHG emission disclosures paired with science-based targets, a "buy clean" initiative for low-carbon materials, and a sustainable products policy.

Achieving Net-Zero Procurement

In order to achieve net-zero procurement by 2050, while increasing the sustainability of Federal supply chains, the Federal Government will leverage the power of its procurement to catalyze action by Federal suppliers. These supply chain initiatives include major contractor GHG emission disclosures paired with science-based targets, a "buy clean" initiative for low-carbon materials, and a sustainable products policy.

Government-Wide Goals

The Federal Government will lead by example to achieve a carbon pollution-free electricity sector by 2035 and net-zero emissions economy-wide by no later than 2050, and to use the Federal Government's scale and procurement power in achieving these goals.

Government-Wide Goals

The Federal Government will lead by example to achieve a carbon pollution-free electricity sector by 2035 and net-zero emissions economy-wide by no later than 2050, and to use the Federal Government's scale and procurement power in achieving these goals.

Reducing Agency Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Section 202 of the E.O. directs agencies to establish reduction targets for scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, as defined by the Federal Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting Guidance (see also section VII of this OMB memo M-22-06 ), for fiscal year 2030 with annual progress targets, measured from a fiscal year 2008 baseline.

Reducing Agency Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Section 202 of the E.O. directs agencies to establish reduction targets for scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, as defined by the Federal Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting Guidance (see also section VII of this OMB memo M-22-06 ), for fiscal year 2030 with annual progress targets, measured from a fiscal year 2008 baseline.

Transitioning to 100 Percent Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity

The Federal Government will execute a whole-of-government approach to increase use, production, and facilitation of carbon pollution-free electricity and storage to achieve this goal.

Transitioning to 100 Percent Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity

The Federal Government will execute a whole-of-government approach to increase use, production, and facilitation of carbon pollution-free electricity and storage to achieve this goal.

Transitioning to a Zero-Emission Fleet

Each Federal agency will acquire ZEVs in all vehicle classes as vehicles come to market. Each Federal agency will acquire ZEVs for 100 percent of all light-duty vehicles by 2027 and all medium- and heavy-duty vehicles by 2035. Federal agencies will achieve the path to the acquisition targets through planning, coordination, and collaboration, informed by agency mission, ZEV model availability, and funding.

Transitioning to a Zero-Emission Fleet

Each Federal agency will acquire ZEVs in all vehicle classes as vehicles come to market. Each Federal agency will acquire ZEVs for 100 percent of all light-duty vehicles by 2027 and all medium- and heavy-duty vehicles by 2035. Federal agencies will achieve the path to the acquisition targets through planning, coordination, and collaboration, informed by agency mission, ZEV model availability, and funding.

Performance Tracking and Reporting, Agency Reporting
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Agency Reports to DOE (EISA 432 Energy and Water Reports)

Agencies are to report annually to the U.S. Department of Energy on their activities under 42 U.S.C. § 8251 et seq., including information about progress toward achieving the goals established by 42 U.S.C. § 8253 and certain activities and challenges under 42 U.S.C. § 8256.

Agency Reports to DOE (EISA 432 Energy and Water Reports)

Agencies are to report annually to the U.S. Department of Energy on their activities under 42 U.S.C. § 8251 et seq., including information about progress toward achieving the goals established by 42 U.S.C. § 8253 and certain activities and challenges under 42 U.S.C. § 8256.

Annual Energy Report

Federal agencies must submit to the Office of Management and Budget an annual government efficiency status report on compliance with each of the requirements of 42 U.S.C.: status of the implementation by the agency of initiatives to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy costs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions and savings to U.S. taxpayers resulting from mandated improvements.

Annual Energy Report

Federal agencies must submit to the Office of Management and Budget an annual government efficiency status report on compliance with each of the requirements of 42 U.S.C.: status of the implementation by the agency of initiatives to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy costs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions and savings to U.S. taxpayers resulting from mandated improvements.

Energy Savings Performance Contracts

Each Federal agency shall periodically provide the U.S. Department of Energy with full and complete information about its activities under 42 U.S.C. § 8287 et seq.

Energy Savings Performance Contracts

Each Federal agency shall periodically provide the U.S. Department of Energy with full and complete information about its activities under 42 U.S.C. § 8287 et seq.

Renewable Energy Report

Not later than April 15, 2007, and every two years thereafter, the U.S. Department of Energy is to provide a report to Congress on the progress of the Federal government in meeting the goals established under 42 U.S.C. § 15852. 

Renewable Energy Report

Not later than April 15, 2007, and every two years thereafter, the U.S. Department of Energy is to provide a report to Congress on the progress of the Federal government in meeting the goals established under 42 U.S.C. § 15852. 

Fleet Management, Alternative Fuel Use
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Alternative Fuel Sources

Alternative Fuel Sources under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(a)(3)(F) says that at least 50% of the alternative fuels used in vehicles is to be derived from domestic feedstocks.

Alternative Fuel Sources

Alternative Fuel Sources under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(a)(3)(F) says that at least 50% of the alternative fuels used in vehicles is to be derived from domestic feedstocks.

Alternative Fuel Stations: Public Accessibility

Alternative Fueling Stations: Public Accessibility under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(c) says that refueling sites providing alternative fuels to agencies must be accessible to the public when feasible.

Alternative Fuel Stations: Public Accessibility

Alternative Fueling Stations: Public Accessibility under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(c) says that refueling sites providing alternative fuels to agencies must be accessible to the public when feasible.

Alternative Fuel Stations: Public Accessibility (2)

Alternative Fuel Stations: Public Accessibility (2) under 42 U.S.C. § 13213(a) says that refueling stations providing alternative fuels to agencies are to be accessible to the public when feasible.

Alternative Fuel Stations: Public Accessibility (2)

Alternative Fuel Stations: Public Accessibility (2) under 42 U.S.C. § 13213(a) says that refueling stations providing alternative fuels to agencies are to be accessible to the public when feasible.

Alternative Fuel Stations: Quantity

Alternative Fuel Stations: Quality under 42 U.S.C. § 17053(a)(c) says that each agency shall install at least one renewable fuel pump at each Federal fleet fueling center.

Alternative Fuel Stations: Quantity

Alternative Fuel Stations: Quality under 42 U.S.C. § 17053(a)(c) says that each agency shall install at least one renewable fuel pump at each Federal fleet fueling center.

Alternative Fuel Use: Procurement

Alternative Fuel Use: Procurement under 42 U.S.C. § 17142 says that agencies are prohibited from procuring synfuel unless its life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are less than those for conventional petroleum sources.

Alternative Fuel Use: Procurement

Alternative Fuel Use: Procurement under 42 U.S.C. § 17142 says that agencies are prohibited from procuring synfuel unless its life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are less than those for conventional petroleum sources.

Alternative Fuel Use: Target (1)

Alternative Fuel Use: Target (1) under 42 U.S.C. § 6374e(a) says that not later than October 15, 2015, and for each year thereafter, that Federal fleets are to achieve at least a 10% increase in annual alternative fuel consumption, as calculated from a fiscal year (FY) 2005 baseline.

Alternative Fuel Use: Target (1)

Alternative Fuel Use: Target (1) under 42 U.S.C. § 6374e(a) says that not later than October 15, 2015, and for each year thereafter, that Federal fleets are to achieve at least a 10% increase in annual alternative fuel consumption, as calculated from a fiscal year (FY) 2005 baseline.

Definitions

Definitions under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(c) defines the following terms: acquired, alternative fuel, alternative fuel vehicle, dedicated vehicle, and heavy-duty vehicle.

Definitions

Definitions under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(c) defines the following terms: acquired, alternative fuel, alternative fuel vehicle, dedicated vehicle, and heavy-duty vehicle.

Duel-Fuel Vehicle Operations

Dual-Fuel Vehicle Operations under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(a)(3)(E) says that dual-fuled vehicles acquired are to operated on alternative fuels unless an agency qualifies for and receives a waiver from this requirement from the Secretary.

Duel-Fuel Vehicle Operations

Dual-Fuel Vehicle Operations under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(a)(3)(E) says that dual-fuled vehicles acquired are to operated on alternative fuels unless an agency qualifies for and receives a waiver from this requirement from the Secretary.

Fleet Management, Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Alternative Fuel Use by Light-Duty Federal Vehicles

Alternative Fuel Use by Light-Duty Federal Vehicles under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(a)(4) says that vehicle acquisitions by agencies should be coordinated with acquisitions of alternative fuel vehicles by state and local governments when feasible.

Alternative Fuel Use by Light-Duty Federal Vehicles

Alternative Fuel Use by Light-Duty Federal Vehicles under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(a)(4) says that vehicle acquisitions by agencies should be coordinated with acquisitions of alternative fuel vehicles by state and local governments when feasible.

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Cost

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Cost under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(a)(1)-(2) says that the acquisition of an alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) is considered practical unless the initial cost of the AFV exceeds the initial cost of a comparable gasoline- or diesel-fueled vehicle by at least 5%.

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Cost

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Cost under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(a)(1)-(2) says that the acquisition of an alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) is considered practical unless the initial cost of the AFV exceeds the initial cost of a comparable gasoline- or diesel-fueled vehicle by at least 5%.

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Greenhouse Gas Requirement

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Greenhouse Gas Requirement under 42 U.S.C. § 13212(f)(2) says that Federal agency should not acquire a light-duty vehicle or a medium-duty passenger vehicle that is not a low greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting vehicle.

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Greenhouse Gas Requirement

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Greenhouse Gas Requirement under 42 U.S.C. § 13212(f)(2) says that Federal agency should not acquire a light-duty vehicle or a medium-duty passenger vehicle that is not a low greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting vehicle.

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Target

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Target under 42 U.S.C. § 13212(b)(1)-(2) says that at least 75% of the vehicles acquired by a Federal fleet are required to be alternative fuel vehicles.

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Target

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Target under 42 U.S.C. § 13212(b)(1)-(2) says that at least 75% of the vehicles acquired by a Federal fleet are required to be alternative fuel vehicles.

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Use Requirements (1)

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Use Requirements (1) under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(a)(3)(A)-(D) says that agencies are to purchase, to the maximum extend feasible, dedicated and dual-fueled vehicles and to ensure that each type of alternative fuel vehicle is used by the Federal Government.

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Use Requirements (1)

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Use Requirements (1) under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(a)(3)(A)-(D) says that agencies are to purchase, to the maximum extend feasible, dedicated and dual-fueled vehicles and to ensure that each type of alternative fuel vehicle is used by the Federal Government.

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Use Requirements (2)

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Use Requirements (2) under 42 U.S.C. § 16122(b) says that by January 1, 2010, agencies that use a light- or heavy-duty vehicle fleet should lease or purchase fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen energy systems to meet energy-savings goals.

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Use Requirements (2)

Alternative Vehicle Acquisition: Use Requirements (2) under 42 U.S.C. § 16122(b) says that by January 1, 2010, agencies that use a light- or heavy-duty vehicle fleet should lease or purchase fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen energy systems to meet energy-savings goals.

Demonstration Vehicles

Demonstration Vehicles under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(d) says that when purchasing alternative fuel vehicles for demonstration purposes, agencies will not exceed the cost to off a comparable gasoline- or diesel-fueled vehicle for half of the demonstration vehicles.

Demonstration Vehicles

Demonstration Vehicles under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(d) says that when purchasing alternative fuel vehicles for demonstration purposes, agencies will not exceed the cost to off a comparable gasoline- or diesel-fueled vehicle for half of the demonstration vehicles.

Vehicle Acquistions

Acquisitions of vehicles under this section shall, to the extent practicable, be coordinated with acquisitions of alternative fueled vehicles by state and local governments.

Vehicle Acquistions

Acquisitions of vehicles under this section shall, to the extent practicable, be coordinated with acquisitions of alternative fueled vehicles by state and local governments.

Vehicle Manufacturing Location

Vehicle Manufacturing Location under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(a)(3)(G) says that vehicles acquired by Federal agencies are to be manufactured in the United States or Canada.

Vehicle Manufacturing Location

Vehicle Manufacturing Location under 42 U.S.C. § 6374(a)(3)(G) says that vehicles acquired by Federal agencies are to be manufactured in the United States or Canada.

Renewable and Carbon Free Energy and Electricity, Carbon Pollution Free Electricity
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
100 Percent 24/7 Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity Federal Leaders Working Group

This working group established under section 508 of the E.O. will consist of representatives appointed by CEQ, DOD, DOE, EPA, GSA, OMB, and other agencies designated by the Chair of CEQ. The working group must provide recommendations on implementation of the CFE goals and report semiannually to the Federal Chief Sustainability Officer and the NCTF on its actions and progress toward achievement of CFE goals.

100 Percent 24/7 Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity Federal Leaders Working Group

This working group established under section 508 of the E.O. will consist of representatives appointed by CEQ, DOD, DOE, EPA, GSA, OMB, and other agencies designated by the Chair of CEQ. The working group must provide recommendations on implementation of the CFE goals and report semiannually to the Federal Chief Sustainability Officer and the NCTF on its actions and progress toward achievement of CFE goals.

Government-wide Coordination

Transitioning to 100 percent CFE, and achieving 50 percent 24/7 CFE, will require coordination across agencies to streamline energy purchasing, consolidate and aggregate procurements, and leverage the expertise of the Department of Defense (DOD), DOE, and the General Services Administration (GSA) to contract for electricity for Federal agencies. Agencies must coordinate with DOD, DOE, and GSA to develop procurement strategies to achieve CFE goals and targets. DOD, DOE, and GSA must develop, in consultation with EPA and DOE-FEMP, robust accounting to facilitate tracking of CFE produced, used, or facilitated through such procurements.

Government-wide Coordination

Transitioning to 100 percent CFE, and achieving 50 percent 24/7 CFE, will require coordination across agencies to streamline energy purchasing, consolidate and aggregate procurements, and leverage the expertise of the Department of Defense (DOD), DOE, and the General Services Administration (GSA) to contract for electricity for Federal agencies. Agencies must coordinate with DOD, DOE, and GSA to develop procurement strategies to achieve CFE goals and targets. DOD, DOE, and GSA must develop, in consultation with EPA and DOE-FEMP, robust accounting to facilitate tracking of CFE produced, used, or facilitated through such procurements.

Tracking Progress Toward the CFE Goal

To calculate progress, agencies may include CFE produced and consumed at a Federal facility; purchased from a utility service provider, retail service provider, or energy supply contractor, through a power purchase agreement; or procured as part of a performance contract. Where applicable to the energy source, agencies must maintain or obtain and retire any attributes representing the renewable or zero-carbon nature of the purchased electricity, such as renewable energy certificates (RECs). In coordination with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), CEQ will develop methodologies for CFE accounting to measure progress toward the goals of the E.O., including accounting for the share of CFE delivered to the regional electrical grid.

Tracking Progress Toward the CFE Goal

To calculate progress, agencies may include CFE produced and consumed at a Federal facility; purchased from a utility service provider, retail service provider, or energy supply contractor, through a power purchase agreement; or procured as part of a performance contract. Where applicable to the energy source, agencies must maintain or obtain and retire any attributes representing the renewable or zero-carbon nature of the purchased electricity, such as renewable energy certificates (RECs). In coordination with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), CEQ will develop methodologies for CFE accounting to measure progress toward the goals of the E.O., including accounting for the share of CFE delivered to the regional electrical grid.

Transitioning to 100 Percent Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity

Section 203 of the E.O. directs each agency to increase its percentage use of carbon pollution-free electricity (CFE), so that it constitutes 100 percent of facility electrical energy use by fiscal year 2030, with 50 percent procured to match actual electricity consumption on an hourly basis and produced within the same regional grid where the electricity is consumed or "24/7" CFE. In addition, section 203 requires agencies to maximize opportunities to facilitate new CFE generation and storage capacity deployment.

Transitioning to 100 Percent Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity

Section 203 of the E.O. directs each agency to increase its percentage use of carbon pollution-free electricity (CFE), so that it constitutes 100 percent of facility electrical energy use by fiscal year 2030, with 50 percent procured to match actual electricity consumption on an hourly basis and produced within the same regional grid where the electricity is consumed or "24/7" CFE. In addition, section 203 requires agencies to maximize opportunities to facilitate new CFE generation and storage capacity deployment.

Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change, Climate Change and Adaptation Planning
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Adapting the Federal Government to the Impacts of Climate Change

Modernize Federal policy, programs, operations, and infrastructure to support climate resilient investment.

Adapting the Federal Government to the Impacts of Climate Change

Modernize Federal policy, programs, operations, and infrastructure to support climate resilient investment.

Federal Climate Adaptation Plans

Agencies will develop climate adaptation and resilience plans that evaluate the most significant climate change related risks and vulnerabilities in agency missions and operations, and identify actions to manage and mitigate those risks and vulnerabilities. Agencies will provide annual updates to these plans. At a minimum, major updates will occur after every National Climate Assessment and every four years. Agencies also will assess and report on implementation activities and progress annually. The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and Office of Management and Budget will review, evaluate, and monitor these reports, in coordination with agency officials, as part of a robust process to continually improve the effectiveness of agency planning and implementation.

Federal Climate Adaptation Plans

Agencies will develop climate adaptation and resilience plans that evaluate the most significant climate change related risks and vulnerabilities in agency missions and operations, and identify actions to manage and mitigate those risks and vulnerabilities. Agencies will provide annual updates to these plans. At a minimum, major updates will occur after every National Climate Assessment and every four years. Agencies also will assess and report on implementation activities and progress annually. The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and Office of Management and Budget will review, evaluate, and monitor these reports, in coordination with agency officials, as part of a robust process to continually improve the effectiveness of agency planning and implementation.

Performance Contracting, DOD-Specific Authorities
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Contracts for Energy or Fuel for Military Installations

Separate U.S. Department of Defense authority to enter into contracts for up to 30 years for services that provide and operate energy production facilities on military installations, and, in turn, purchase the energy generated from such facilities.

Contracts for Energy or Fuel for Military Installations

Separate U.S. Department of Defense authority to enter into contracts for up to 30 years for services that provide and operate energy production facilities on military installations, and, in turn, purchase the energy generated from such facilities.

DOD Energy Savings Contracts and Activities

Military departments and defense agencies may participate in gas or electric utility programs for managing energy demand or for energy conservation.

DOD Energy Savings Contracts and Activities

Military departments and defense agencies may participate in gas or electric utility programs for managing energy demand or for energy conservation.

High Performance Sustainable Buildings, Definitions
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Definition of Data Center

For the purpose of this statutory requirement, a data center means any facility that primarily contains electronic equipment used to process, store, and transmit digital information, which may be a free-standing structure or a facility within a larger structure that uses environmental control equipment to maintain proper conditions for the operation of electronic equipment. (Disclaimer: This is not a general definition of data centers nor is it applicable outside of this specific statutory context.) 

Definition of Data Center

For the purpose of this statutory requirement, a data center means any facility that primarily contains electronic equipment used to process, store, and transmit digital information, which may be a free-standing structure or a facility within a larger structure that uses environmental control equipment to maintain proper conditions for the operation of electronic equipment. (Disclaimer: This is not a general definition of data centers nor is it applicable outside of this specific statutory context.) 

Facility Energy Efficiency, Definitions
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Definitions (1)

Defines agency, construction, cogneration facilities, energy conservations measures, energy survey, Federal building, life cycle cost, renewable energy source, and secretary.

Definitions (1)

Defines agency, construction, cogneration facilities, energy conservations measures, energy survey, Federal building, life cycle cost, renewable energy source, and secretary.

Definitions (2)

Defines agency, facility energy supervisor, trained energy manager, task force and energy conservation measure.

Definitions (2)

Defines agency, facility energy supervisor, trained energy manager, task force and energy conservation measure.

Definitions (3)

Defines Commissioning, Energy manager, Facility, Life cycle cost-effective, Ongoing commissioning, Payback period, Recommissioning, and Retrocommissioning.

Definitions (3)

Defines Commissioning, Energy manager, Facility, Life cycle cost-effective, Ongoing commissioning, Payback period, Recommissioning, and Retrocommissioning.

Fleet Management, Emissions Reductions
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Zero-Emission Vehicle Acquisition Requirement

Beginning in 2027, agencies must acquire zero-emission vehicles for all new vehicle acquisitions where GSA offers one or more zero-emission vehicle options for that vehicle class. For the purposes of meeting this requirement, plug-in hybrid vehicles may be considered zero-emission vehicles.

Zero-Emission Vehicle Acquisition Requirement

Beginning in 2027, agencies must acquire zero-emission vehicles for all new vehicle acquisitions where GSA offers one or more zero-emission vehicle options for that vehicle class. For the purposes of meeting this requirement, plug-in hybrid vehicles may be considered zero-emission vehicles.

Facility Energy Efficiency, Energy Performance Requirements
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Building Energy Intensity Reduction (1)

Subject to certain exclusions, each Federal agency must reduce the energy consumption per gross square foot of its Federal buildings relative to a fiscal year (FY) 2003 baseline by 27% by 2014 and by 30% by FY 2015.

Building Energy Intensity Reduction (1)

Subject to certain exclusions, each Federal agency must reduce the energy consumption per gross square foot of its Federal buildings relative to a fiscal year (FY) 2003 baseline by 27% by 2014 and by 30% by FY 2015.

Energy and Water Management Requirement for Federal Agencies

Agencies are required to install all life cycle cost-effective energy and water conservation measures in owned buildings to the maximum extent practicable, as soon as practicable after October 1, 2022.

Agencies are then required to report non-compliance to Congress every two years, beginning January 1, 2022.

Energy and Water Management Requirement for Federal Agencies

Agencies are required to install all life cycle cost-effective energy and water conservation measures in owned buildings to the maximum extent practicable, as soon as practicable after October 1, 2022.

Agencies are then required to report non-compliance to Congress every two years, beginning January 1, 2022.

Increasing Energy and Water Efficiency

Under the President's Federal Sustainability Plan, Federal agencies will set ambitious, data-driven 2030 goals and annual targets for energy and water reductions based on leading performance benchmarks for building type categories and the composition of the agency's building portfolio.

Increasing Energy and Water Efficiency

Under the President's Federal Sustainability Plan, Federal agencies will set ambitious, data-driven 2030 goals and annual targets for energy and water reductions based on leading performance benchmarks for building type categories and the composition of the agency's building portfolio.

High Performance Sustainable Buildings, Existing Buildings
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Building Renovation Design, Construction, and Operation

All renovation projects of existing Federal buildings must use, to the greatest extent technically feasible and practicable, Federal sustainable design and operations principles for existing buildings in accordance with the Guiding Principles.

Building Renovation Design, Construction, and Operation

All renovation projects of existing Federal buildings must use, to the greatest extent technically feasible and practicable, Federal sustainable design and operations principles for existing buildings in accordance with the Guiding Principles.

Capital Planning and Building Retrofits

Agencies must ensure that capital planning and retrofit projects consider and prioritize building electrification and replacement of fossil-fuel consuming equipment with technologies that use carbon pollution-free energy; incorporation of on-site generation of carbon pollution-free energy and energy storage; use of technologies that meet performance needs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from building, campus, or installation operations; and where practical, use of ongoing data analytics for system diagnostics and persistence of savings.

Capital Planning and Building Retrofits

Agencies must ensure that capital planning and retrofit projects consider and prioritize building electrification and replacement of fossil-fuel consuming equipment with technologies that use carbon pollution-free energy; incorporation of on-site generation of carbon pollution-free energy and energy storage; use of technologies that meet performance needs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from building, campus, or installation operations; and where practical, use of ongoing data analytics for system diagnostics and persistence of savings.

Deep Energy Retrofits

Agencies must complete deep energy retrofits, prioritizing reductions of on-site emissions to achieve net-zero or near net-zero emissions at the building level where technically practicable, in at least 30 percent of covered facilities, as defined in section 432 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, by 2030.

Deep Energy Retrofits

Agencies must complete deep energy retrofits, prioritizing reductions of on-site emissions to achieve net-zero or near net-zero emissions at the building level where technically practicable, in at least 30 percent of covered facilities, as defined in section 432 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, by 2030.

Federal Building Performance Standards

Federal Building Performance Standards. Performance standards are a powerful tool to drive efficiency and emissions reductions in buildings. Pursuant to section 510(b)(ii) of the E.O., CEQ will issue Federal building performance standards to accelerate on-site emissions reductions and achieve building emissions goals. Agencies must use the standards in accordance with the guidance issued by CEQ.

Federal Building Performance Standards

Federal Building Performance Standards. Performance standards are a powerful tool to drive efficiency and emissions reductions in buildings. Pursuant to section 510(b)(ii) of the E.O., CEQ will issue Federal building performance standards to accelerate on-site emissions reductions and achieve building emissions goals. Agencies must use the standards in accordance with the guidance issued by CEQ.

Non-Major Renovations

Large capital energy investments that are not classified as “major renovations” but involve the replacement of installed equipment (or involves renovation, rehabilitation, expansion, or remodeling) should employ the most energy-efficient designs, systems, equipment and controls that are life cycle cost-effective.

Non-Major Renovations

Large capital energy investments that are not classified as “major renovations” but involve the replacement of installed equipment (or involves renovation, rehabilitation, expansion, or remodeling) should employ the most energy-efficient designs, systems, equipment and controls that are life cycle cost-effective.

Real Property Portfolio Management

The head of each Federal agency shall annually submit to the administrator and director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) data related to the age and condition of the federal property, operating costs, history of capital expenditures, sustainability metrics, number of Federal employees and functions in the respective property, and square footage.

Real Property Portfolio Management

The head of each Federal agency shall annually submit to the administrator and director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) data related to the age and condition of the federal property, operating costs, history of capital expenditures, sustainability metrics, number of Federal employees and functions in the respective property, and square footage.

Facility Energy Efficiency, Facility Assessments
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Benchmarking of Federal Facilities

Agencies are required to enter energy use data for each metered covered facility into a building energy use benchmarking system.

Benchmarking of Federal Facilities

Agencies are required to enter energy use data for each metered covered facility into a building energy use benchmarking system.

Commissioning
Commissioning
Definition of Covered Facilities

Defines "covered facilities" to include central utility plants and distribution systems and other energy intensive operations that constitute at least 75% of facility energy or water use. (Disclaimer: This is not a general definition of covered facilities nor is it applicable outside of this specific statutory context.)

Definition of Covered Facilities

Defines "covered facilities" to include central utility plants and distribution systems and other energy intensive operations that constitute at least 75% of facility energy or water use. (Disclaimer: This is not a general definition of covered facilities nor is it applicable outside of this specific statutory context.)

Energy Management Training

Each department and agency listed in subsection (a)(1) of section 8262c shall report to DOE on the status and implementation of the requirements of this section. 

Energy Management Training

Each department and agency listed in subsection (a)(1) of section 8262c shall report to DOE on the status and implementation of the requirements of this section. 

Energy and Water Evaluations and Commissioning

Agency energy managers are required to complete an annual comprehensive energy and water evaluation for approximately 25% of agency covered facilities in a manner that ensures that an evaluation of such facility is completed at least once every four years. Exceptions for evaluations if complicated criteria are met.

Energy and Water Evaluations and Commissioning

Agency energy managers are required to complete an annual comprehensive energy and water evaluation for approximately 25% of agency covered facilities in a manner that ensures that an evaluation of such facility is completed at least once every four years. Exceptions for evaluations if complicated criteria are met.

Follow-up on Implemented Measures

For each measure implemented under 42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(4), agencies are required to ensure that equipment is fully commissioned at acceptance to be operating at design specifications; a plan for appropriate operations, maintenance, and repair of the equipment is in place at acceptance and is followed; equipment and system performance is measured during its entire life to ensure proper operations, maintenance, and repair; and energy and water savings are measured and verified.

Follow-up on Implemented Measures

For each measure implemented under 42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(4), agencies are required to ensure that equipment is fully commissioned at acceptance to be operating at design specifications; a plan for appropriate operations, maintenance, and repair of the equipment is in place at acceptance and is followed; equipment and system performance is measured during its entire life to ensure proper operations, maintenance, and repair; and energy and water savings are measured and verified.

Implementation of Identified Energy and Water Efficiency Measures

Two years after the date of completion of each evaluation, each energy manager shall implement all life-cycle cost effective ECMs (individually or bundled)

AND

Each Federal agency shall use performance contracting to address at least 50 percent of the measures identified (Guidance to determine criteria: 50% of implementation cost, counting of measures problematic).

Implementation of Identified Energy and Water Efficiency Measures

Two years after the date of completion of each evaluation, each energy manager shall implement all life-cycle cost effective ECMs (individually or bundled)

AND

Each Federal agency shall use performance contracting to address at least 50 percent of the measures identified (Guidance to determine criteria: 50% of implementation cost, counting of measures problematic).

Recommissioning and Retrocommissioning

As part of the evaluation under 42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(3)(A), energy managers are required to identify and assess recommissioning measures (or if the facility has never been commissioned, retrocommissioning measures) for the facility.

Recommissioning and Retrocommissioning

As part of the evaluation under 42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(3)(A), energy managers are required to identify and assess recommissioning measures (or if the facility has never been commissioned, retrocommissioning measures) for the facility.

Web-Based Certification

For each covered facility, an agency is required to use a Web-based tracking system to certify compliance with the requirements for energy and water evaluations under 42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(3), implementation of identified energy and water measures under 42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(4), and follow-up on implemented measures under 42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(5).

Web-Based Certification

For each covered facility, an agency is required to use a Web-based tracking system to certify compliance with the requirements for energy and water evaluations under 42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(3), implementation of identified energy and water measures under 42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(4), and follow-up on implemented measures under 42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(5).

Performance Tracking and Reporting, Fleet Management Reporting
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Compliance Report

Not later than February 15, 2006, and annually thereafter for the next 14 years, each Federal agency that is subject to the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 2005 must prepare and submit to Congress a report that summarizes its compliance with the agency's alternative fuel purchasing requirements for Federal fleets under EPAct 2005 and includes a plan of compliance that contains specific dates for achieving compliance using reasonable means.

Compliance Report

Not later than February 15, 2006, and annually thereafter for the next 14 years, each Federal agency that is subject to the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 2005 must prepare and submit to Congress a report that summarizes its compliance with the agency's alternative fuel purchasing requirements for Federal fleets under EPAct 2005 and includes a plan of compliance that contains specific dates for achieving compliance using reasonable means.

Federal Fleet Fuel Consumption Plans

Each Federal agency must develop a plan and implement the measures specified in the plan by dates specified in the plan to meet the required petroleum reduction levels and the alternative fuel consumption increases under the statute.

Federal Fleet Fuel Consumption Plans

Each Federal agency must develop a plan and implement the measures specified in the plan by dates specified in the plan to meet the required petroleum reduction levels and the alternative fuel consumption increases under the statute.

Fleet Management, Fleet Management Strategy
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Agency Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan

Agency Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan under 42 U.S.C. § 6374e(b) says that through their petroleum reduction plan, agencies can employ strategies such as using alternative fuels, acquiring high fuel-economy vehicles (such as hybrid, neighborhood electric, electric, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) if they are commercially available, substituting cars for light trucks, increasing vehicle load factors, decreasing vehicle miles traveled, and decreasing fleet size.

Agency Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan

Agency Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan under 42 U.S.C. § 6374e(b) says that through their petroleum reduction plan, agencies can employ strategies such as using alternative fuels, acquiring high fuel-economy vehicles (such as hybrid, neighborhood electric, electric, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) if they are commercially available, substituting cars for light trucks, increasing vehicle load factors, decreasing vehicle miles traveled, and decreasing fleet size.

Fleet Management

To improve fleet efficiency and management capabilities, and facilitate effective planning for and acquisition, deployment, and use of zero-emission vehicles, agencies must:

a) Convert agency-owned vehicles in the agency's fleet to GSA's leasing program, where appropriate, to more efficiently accelerate zero-emission vehicle acquisition and deployment;

b) Deploy vehicle telematics and collect and use fleet operational data to inform fleet planning and vehicle acquisition strategies; and

c) Report accurate asset-level fleet data annually through the Federal Automotive Statistical Tool

Fleet Management

To improve fleet efficiency and management capabilities, and facilitate effective planning for and acquisition, deployment, and use of zero-emission vehicles, agencies must:

a) Convert agency-owned vehicles in the agency's fleet to GSA's leasing program, where appropriate, to more efficiently accelerate zero-emission vehicle acquisition and deployment;

b) Deploy vehicle telematics and collect and use fleet operational data to inform fleet planning and vehicle acquisition strategies; and

c) Report accurate asset-level fleet data annually through the Federal Automotive Statistical Tool

Zero-Emission Fleet Strategy and Annual Targets

Beginning June 30, 2022, and annually thereafter, each agency must submit a strategic plan for transformation of its fleet to zero emission vehicles, including annual targets. Plans must include an assessment of agency site and fleet locations; a plan for installation of necessary charging or refueling infrastructure; an assessment of fleet size and composition to determine an optimum fleet inventory; elimination of unnecessary or non-essential vehicles from the agency's fleet; increasing the proportion of the fleet composed of zero-emission vehicles; and consideration of energy storage technologies and ancillary services to support vehicle-to-grid technology. CEQ and OMB will review, approve, and incorporate targets into a performance management system established under section 503 of the E.O. and section IV(A) of this memorandum.

Zero-Emission Fleet Strategy and Annual Targets

Beginning June 30, 2022, and annually thereafter, each agency must submit a strategic plan for transformation of its fleet to zero emission vehicles, including annual targets. Plans must include an assessment of agency site and fleet locations; a plan for installation of necessary charging or refueling infrastructure; an assessment of fleet size and composition to determine an optimum fleet inventory; elimination of unnecessary or non-essential vehicles from the agency's fleet; increasing the proportion of the fleet composed of zero-emission vehicles; and consideration of energy storage technologies and ancillary services to support vehicle-to-grid technology. CEQ and OMB will review, approve, and incorporate targets into a performance management system established under section 503 of the E.O. and section IV(A) of this memorandum.

Performance Contracting, General Authorities
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Contract for Public Utility Services

Authority for agencies to enter contracts for public utility services for periods up to 10 years.

Contract for Public Utility Services

Authority for agencies to enter contracts for public utility services for periods up to 10 years.

Energy Savings Performance Contract Authority

Federal agencies may enter into an energy saving performance contract (ESPC) for a period of up to 25 years for the purpose of achieving energy savings and benefits ancillary to that purposes.

Energy Savings Performance Contract Authority

Federal agencies may enter into an energy saving performance contract (ESPC) for a period of up to 25 years for the purpose of achieving energy savings and benefits ancillary to that purposes.

Federal Energy-Efficiency Fund

The U.S. Department of Energy DOE may provide grants to agencies to assist them in meeting the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 8253.

Federal Energy-Efficiency Fund

The U.S. Department of Energy DOE may provide grants to agencies to assist them in meeting the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 8253.

Implement Performance Contracts for Federal Buildings

Implement performance contracts for Federal buildings by using performance contracting as a tool to help meet identified energy efficiency and management goals and providing annual agency targets for performance contracting for energy savings to be implemented in fiscal year 2017.

Implement Performance Contracts for Federal Buildings

Implement performance contracts for Federal buildings by using performance contracting as a tool to help meet identified energy efficiency and management goals and providing annual agency targets for performance contracting for energy savings to be implemented in fiscal year 2017.

Utility Incentive Programs

Authority for agencies to accept financial incentives, goods, or services generally available from a utility to increase energy efficiency or to conserve water or manage electricity demand.

Utility Incentive Programs

Authority for agencies to accept financial incentives, goods, or services generally available from a utility to increase energy efficiency or to conserve water or manage electricity demand.

High Performance Sustainable Buildings, Leased Buildings
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
ENERGY STAR Requirement for Leases

With certain exceptions, Federal agencies are not to enter into a contract to lease space in a building that has not earned the ENERGY STAR label in the most recent year.

ENERGY STAR Requirement for Leases

With certain exceptions, Federal agencies are not to enter into a contract to lease space in a building that has not earned the ENERGY STAR label in the most recent year.

Efficiency of Space

In leasing buildings for its own use or that of another agency, each agency is required to fully consider the efficiency of all potential building space at the time of renewing or entering into a new lease.

Efficiency of Space

In leasing buildings for its own use or that of another agency, each agency is required to fully consider the efficiency of all potential building space at the time of renewing or entering into a new lease.

Sustainable Leasing

The Federal Government also will leverage its footprint of leased space to drive greater sustainability in the building sector. All new and renewed leases over 25,000 RSF, where the Federal Government occupies at least 75 percent of the building, and that are entered into after September 30, 2023, will be green leases, as defined by GSA. They will require the lessor to report to the agency lessee annual data on facility GHG emissions, energy and water consumption, and waste generation. By 2030, all leases greater than 25,000 RSF will be net-zero emissions buildings.

Sustainable Leasing

The Federal Government also will leverage its footprint of leased space to drive greater sustainability in the building sector. All new and renewed leases over 25,000 RSF, where the Federal Government occupies at least 75 percent of the building, and that are entered into after September 30, 2023, will be green leases, as defined by GSA. They will require the lessor to report to the agency lessee annual data on facility GHG emissions, energy and water consumption, and waste generation. By 2030, all leases greater than 25,000 RSF will be net-zero emissions buildings.

Water Management, Metering
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Metering of Energy and Water Use

Agencies are required to install metering and advanced metering devices for energy and water in Federal buildings in accordance with U.S. Department of Energy metering guidelines.

Metering of Energy and Water Use

Agencies are required to install metering and advanced metering devices for energy and water in Federal buildings in accordance with U.S. Department of Energy metering guidelines.

Facility Energy Efficiency, Metering
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Metering of Energy and Water Use

Agencies are required to install metering and advanced metering devices for energy and water in Federal buildings in accordance with U.S. Department of Energy metering guidelines.

Metering of Energy and Water Use

Agencies are required to install metering and advanced metering devices for energy and water in Federal buildings in accordance with U.S. Department of Energy metering guidelines.

High Performance Sustainable Buildings, New Construction or Modernization
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Agency Procedures

The head of each Federal agency is required to adopt procedures necessary to assure that new Federal buildings meet or exceed the Federal building energy standards established under 42 U.S.C. § 6834.

Agency Procedures

The head of each Federal agency is required to adopt procedures necessary to assure that new Federal buildings meet or exceed the Federal building energy standards established under 42 U.S.C. § 6834.

Contractor-Operated Facilities

Each agency, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, is to establish criteria for the improvement of energy efficiency in Federal facilities operated by Federal government contractors or subcontractors.

Contractor-Operated Facilities

Each agency, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, is to establish criteria for the improvement of energy efficiency in Federal facilities operated by Federal government contractors or subcontractors.

Energy Efficiency

If life cycle cost-effective, new Federal buildings must be designed to achieve ASHRAE 90.1 energy consumption levels and 30% below such levels. The version of ASHRAE 90.1 that Federal agencies must use depends on when design for construction begins.

Energy Efficiency

If life cycle cost-effective, new Federal buildings must be designed to achieve ASHRAE 90.1 energy consumption levels and 30% below such levels. The version of ASHRAE 90.1 that Federal agencies must use depends on when design for construction begins.

Expenditure of Federal Funds

The head of a Federal agency may expend Federal funds for the construction of a new Federal building only if the building meets or exceeds the Federal building energy standards established under 42 U.S.C. § 6834.

Expenditure of Federal Funds

The head of a Federal agency may expend Federal funds for the construction of a new Federal building only if the building meets or exceeds the Federal building energy standards established under 42 U.S.C. § 6834.

Fossil Fuel Reduction

New Federal buildings and major renovations of existing buildings are to reduce fossil fuel-generated energy consumption by 55% in fiscal year (FY) 2010, 65% in FY 2015, 80% in FY 2020, 90% in FY 2025, and 100% in FY 2030, compared to a FY 2003 baseline.

Fossil Fuel Reduction

New Federal buildings and major renovations of existing buildings are to reduce fossil fuel-generated energy consumption by 55% in fiscal year (FY) 2010, 65% in FY 2015, 80% in FY 2020, 90% in FY 2025, and 100% in FY 2030, compared to a FY 2003 baseline.

Life Cycle Cost Methods and Procedures

The design of new Federal buildings shall be made using life cycle cost methods and procedures established under 42 U.S.C. § 8254(a). 

Life Cycle Cost Methods and Procedures

The design of new Federal buildings shall be made using life cycle cost methods and procedures established under 42 U.S.C. § 8254(a). 

Net Zero Emissions

All new construction and major modernization projects larger than 25,000 GSF entering the planning stage will be designed, constructed, and operated to be net-zero emissions by 2030, and where feasible, net-zero water and waste.

Net Zero Emissions

All new construction and major modernization projects larger than 25,000 GSF entering the planning stage will be designed, constructed, and operated to be net-zero emissions by 2030, and where feasible, net-zero water and waste.

Predevelopment Hydrology

The sponsor of any development or redevelopment project involving a Federal facility with a footprint that exceeds 5,000 square feet is required to use site planning, design, construction, and maintenance strategies for the property to maintain or restore, to the maximum amount technically feasible, the predevelopment hydrology of the property with regard to the temperature, rate, volume, and duration of flow.

Predevelopment Hydrology

The sponsor of any development or redevelopment project involving a Federal facility with a footprint that exceeds 5,000 square feet is required to use site planning, design, construction, and maintenance strategies for the property to maintain or restore, to the maximum amount technically feasible, the predevelopment hydrology of the property with regard to the temperature, rate, volume, and duration of flow.

Solar Hot Water

If life cycle cost-effective, 30% of of hot water demand in new Federal buildings undergoing major renovations must be met with solar hot water.

Solar Hot Water

If life cycle cost-effective, 30% of of hot water demand in new Federal buildings undergoing major renovations must be met with solar hot water.

Sustainable Design Principles

New Federal buildings and major renovations of existing buildings are to apply sustainable design principles to the siting, design, and construction of such buildings.

Sustainable Design Principles

New Federal buildings and major renovations of existing buildings are to apply sustainable design principles to the siting, design, and construction of such buildings.

Sustainable Federal Buildings

New construction and major modernization projects larger than 25,000 GSF entering the planning stage after September 30, 2021, will be designed and constructed to leading sustainable design standards. At a minimum, these construction projects must meet the sustainable design requirements as defined by CEQ's Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings wherever technically feasible and practicable.

Sustainable Federal Buildings

New construction and major modernization projects larger than 25,000 GSF entering the planning stage after September 30, 2021, will be designed and constructed to leading sustainable design standards. At a minimum, these construction projects must meet the sustainable design requirements as defined by CEQ's Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings wherever technically feasible and practicable.

Fleet Management, Petroleum Consumption Reduction
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Fleet Petroleum Reduction Requirement (1)

Fleet Petroleum Reduction Requirement (1) under 42 U.S.C. § 6374e(a) says that not later than October 1, 2015, and for each year thereafter, Federal fleets are to achieve at least a 20% reduction in annual petroleum consumption as calculated from a fiscal year (FY) 2005 baseline.

Fleet Petroleum Reduction Requirement (1)

Fleet Petroleum Reduction Requirement (1) under 42 U.S.C. § 6374e(a) says that not later than October 1, 2015, and for each year thereafter, Federal fleets are to achieve at least a 20% reduction in annual petroleum consumption as calculated from a fiscal year (FY) 2005 baseline.

Performance Tracking and Reporting, Planning and Management
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Federal Agency Energy Management Training

Each agency is required to establish and maintain a program to ensure that facility energy managers are trained energy managers.

Federal Agency Energy Management Training

Each agency is required to establish and maintain a program to ensure that facility energy managers are trained energy managers.

Performance Tracking and Reporting, Pollution Prevention and Solid Waste Reporting
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Toxic Chemicals

Annual toxic chemical release form.

Toxic Chemicals

Annual toxic chemical release form.

Acquisition and Electronics Stewardship, Product Purchasing
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Supplier Emissions Tracking

Major Federal contractors will publicly report their annual corporate-level GHG emissions and set targets to reduce them. Major contractors will also disclose climate risks and vulnerabilities that may affect their future economic stability or their ability to deliver goods and services that are critical to Federal agency missions. These requirements will improve the resilience of Federal supply chains to increasing climate risks, strengthen the competitive position of American companies, and help to reduce contract costs through increased efficiency.

Supplier Emissions Tracking

Major Federal contractors will publicly report their annual corporate-level GHG emissions and set targets to reduce them. Major contractors will also disclose climate risks and vulnerabilities that may affect their future economic stability or their ability to deliver goods and services that are critical to Federal agency missions. These requirements will improve the resilience of Federal supply chains to increasing climate risks, strengthen the competitive position of American companies, and help to reduce contract costs through increased efficiency.

Buy Clean

Production of high-volume materials associated with the construction of buildings and infrastructure, especially concrete and steel, is a major source of global GHG emissions. Reducing these emissions, referred to as "embodied" emissions because they are emitted during the manufacture of purchased products, is a critical piece of reducing emissions in the Federal supply chain.

Buy Clean

Production of high-volume materials associated with the construction of buildings and infrastructure, especially concrete and steel, is a major source of global GHG emissions. Reducing these emissions, referred to as "embodied" emissions because they are emitted during the manufacture of purchased products, is a critical piece of reducing emissions in the Federal supply chain.

Definitions

Definitions under 42 U.S.C. § 8259b(b) says that an "ENERGY STAR product" is rated for energy efficiency under an ENERGY STAR program. A "designated product" is designated under the Federal Energy Management Program as being among the highest 25% of equivalent products for energy efficiency. The term "product" does not include any energy consuming product or system designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions.

Definitions

Definitions under 42 U.S.C. § 8259b(b) says that an "ENERGY STAR product" is rated for energy efficiency under an ENERGY STAR program. A "designated product" is designated under the Federal Energy Management Program as being among the highest 25% of equivalent products for energy efficiency. The term "product" does not include any energy consuming product or system designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions.

ENERGY STAR and FEMP-Designated Products Procurement Requirements

ENERGY STAR and FEMP-Designated Products Procurement Requirements under 42 U.S.C. § 8259b(b) says that Federal agencies are required to incorporate energy-efficiency criteria consistent with ENERGY STAR and Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) designated products for all procurements involving energy-consuming products and services. Agencies are exempt from procuring ENERGY STAR products or FEMP-designated products if:

  • An ENERGY STAR product or FEMP-designated product is not cost-effective over the life of the product, taking energy cost savings into account
  • No ENERGY STAR product or FEMP-designated product is reasonably available that meets the functional requirements of the agency.
ENERGY STAR and FEMP-Designated Products Procurement Requirements

ENERGY STAR and FEMP-Designated Products Procurement Requirements under 42 U.S.C. § 8259b(b) says that Federal agencies are required to incorporate energy-efficiency criteria consistent with ENERGY STAR and Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) designated products for all procurements involving energy-consuming products and services. Agencies are exempt from procuring ENERGY STAR products or FEMP-designated products if:

  • An ENERGY STAR product or FEMP-designated product is not cost-effective over the life of the product, taking energy cost savings into account
  • No ENERGY STAR product or FEMP-designated product is reasonably available that meets the functional requirements of the agency.
Electric Motors and Air-Conditioning Maintenance

Electric Motors and Air-Conditioning Maintenance under 42 U.S.C. § 8259b(d) says that in the case of electric motors of 1 to 500 horsepower, agencies are to select only premium efficient motors that meet a standard designated by the U.S. Department of Energy. Agencies are also encouraged to take actions to maximize the efficiency of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

Electric Motors and Air-Conditioning Maintenance

Electric Motors and Air-Conditioning Maintenance under 42 U.S.C. § 8259b(d) says that in the case of electric motors of 1 to 500 horsepower, agencies are to select only premium efficient motors that meet a standard designated by the U.S. Department of Energy. Agencies are also encouraged to take actions to maximize the efficiency of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

Federal Purchasing Requirement

Federal Purchasing Requirement under 42 U.S.C. § 8259b(e)(2)-(4) says that agencies are to buy products with low standby power of not more than 1 watt if the lower-wattage product is life cycle cost effective and if the performance of the product is not compromised.

Federal Purchasing Requirement

Federal Purchasing Requirement under 42 U.S.C. § 8259b(e)(2)-(4) says that agencies are to buy products with low standby power of not more than 1 watt if the lower-wattage product is life cycle cost effective and if the performance of the product is not compromised.

Federal Supply Chain Sustainability

Production of high-volume materials associated with the construction of buildings and infrastructure, especially concrete and steel, is a major source of global GHG emissions. Reducing these emissions, referred to as "embodied" emissions because they are emitted during the manufacture of purchased products, is a critical piece of reducing emissions in the Federal supply chain.

Federal Supply Chain Sustainability

Production of high-volume materials associated with the construction of buildings and infrastructure, especially concrete and steel, is a major source of global GHG emissions. Reducing these emissions, referred to as "embodied" emissions because they are emitted during the manufacture of purchased products, is a critical piece of reducing emissions in the Federal supply chain.

Procurement of Alternative or Synthetic Fuels

Procurement of Alternative or Synthetic Fuels under 42 U.S.C. § 17142 says that agencies are not to enter into procurement contracts for an alternative or synthetic fuel (other than for research or testing) unless the contract specifies that the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production and combustion of the fuel is less than or equal to emissions from an equivalent conventional fuel.

Procurement of Alternative or Synthetic Fuels

Procurement of Alternative or Synthetic Fuels under 42 U.S.C. § 17142 says that agencies are not to enter into procurement contracts for an alternative or synthetic fuel (other than for research or testing) unless the contract specifies that the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production and combustion of the fuel is less than or equal to emissions from an equivalent conventional fuel.

Sustainable Acquisition and Procurement

The Federal Government will maximize procurement of sustainable products and services, including ENERGY STAR rated equipment; products that are bio-based, made from recycled content, water-efficient, fuel-efficient, made with safer chemical ingredients, and non-ozone-depleting; and products that have earned third-party ecolabels reviewed and recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency. Additionally, agencies should avoid the procurement of products containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Sustainable Acquisition and Procurement

The Federal Government will maximize procurement of sustainable products and services, including ENERGY STAR rated equipment; products that are bio-based, made from recycled content, water-efficient, fuel-efficient, made with safer chemical ingredients, and non-ozone-depleting; and products that have earned third-party ecolabels reviewed and recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency. Additionally, agencies should avoid the procurement of products containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Renewable and Carbon Free Energy and Electricity, Renewable Energy Goal
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Renewable Energy Use Requirement

Of the total amount of electric energy the Federal government consumes during any fiscal year (FY), the following amounts shall be renewable energy: not less than 7.5% in FY 2013 and each FY thereafter.

Renewable Energy Use Requirement

Of the total amount of electric energy the Federal government consumes during any fiscal year (FY), the following amounts shall be renewable energy: not less than 7.5% in FY 2013 and each FY thereafter.

Performance Contracting, Requirements to Use Performance Contracting
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Implementation of Identified Energy and Water Efficiency Measures

Each Federal agency shall use performance contracting to address at least 50 percent of the measures identified (Guidance to determine criteria: 50% of implementation cost, counting of measures problematic)

Implementation of Identified Energy and Water Efficiency Measures

Each Federal agency shall use performance contracting to address at least 50 percent of the measures identified (Guidance to determine criteria: 50% of implementation cost, counting of measures problematic)

Leveraging Performance Contracting

In accordance with the Energy Act of 2020, which requires agencies to complete at least 50 percent of all identified lifecycle cost effective energy and water savings measures through performance contracting, agencies will expand use of performance contracting to: improve efficiency; achieve energy, water, and GHG emission reductions; expand use of carbon pollution-free electricity, increase infrastructure resilience; modernize buildings; and, support achievement of net-zero goals.

Leveraging Performance Contracting

In accordance with the Energy Act of 2020, which requires agencies to complete at least 50 percent of all identified lifecycle cost effective energy and water savings measures through performance contracting, agencies will expand use of performance contracting to: improve efficiency; achieve energy, water, and GHG emission reductions; expand use of carbon pollution-free electricity, increase infrastructure resilience; modernize buildings; and, support achievement of net-zero goals.

Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change, Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Reporting
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Greenhouse Gas Management and Reporting

Each Federal agency subject to any of the requirements of this title [1] or the amendments made by this title [1] shall compile and submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget an annual Government efficiency status report.

Greenhouse Gas Management and Reporting

Each Federal agency subject to any of the requirements of this title [1] or the amendments made by this title [1] shall compile and submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget an annual Government efficiency status report.

Greenhouse Gas Management and Reporting

Each Federal agency subject to any of the requirements of this title [1] or the amendments made by this title [1] shall compile and submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget an annual Government efficiency status report.

High Performance Sustainable Buildings, Site Planning
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Predevelopment Hydrology of a Facility

The sponsor of any development project involving a Federal facility with a footprint exceeding 5,000 square feet must use planning, design, construction, and maintenance strategies to maintain or restore the predevelopment hydrology of the property in terms of temperature, rate, volume, and duration of flow.

Predevelopment Hydrology of a Facility

The sponsor of any development project involving a Federal facility with a footprint exceeding 5,000 square feet must use planning, design, construction, and maintenance strategies to maintain or restore the predevelopment hydrology of the property in terms of temperature, rate, volume, and duration of flow.

Sustainable and Equitable Siting

CEQ will issue guidance to promote sustainable locations for Federal facilities and strengthen the vitality and livability of the communities in which Federal facilities are located. The guidance may address topics such as strategically locating Federal workplaces to promote efficient use of local infrastructure; expanding public transportation use and access; and aligning Federal real estate investment with local or regional planning, sustainability, and equitable economic development goals. Agencies must consider this guidance in their siting of Federal facilities.

Sustainable and Equitable Siting

CEQ will issue guidance to promote sustainable locations for Federal facilities and strengthen the vitality and livability of the communities in which Federal facilities are located. The guidance may address topics such as strategically locating Federal workplaces to promote efficient use of local infrastructure; expanding public transportation use and access; and aligning Federal real estate investment with local or regional planning, sustainability, and equitable economic development goals. Agencies must consider this guidance in their siting of Federal facilities.

Waste Management, Waste Diversion
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Non-Hazardous Waste

Agencies will annually divert 50 percent of building non-hazardous waste and construction and demolition debris by 2025 and 75 percent by 2030. Federal agencies will also pursue net-zero waste buildings, campuses, and installations where feasible. In addition, agencies will reduce or minimize the use of toxic and hazardous chemicals and materials, particularly where such reduction will assist the agency in reducing their GHG emissions.

Non-Hazardous Waste

Agencies will annually divert 50 percent of building non-hazardous waste and construction and demolition debris by 2025 and 75 percent by 2030. Federal agencies will also pursue net-zero waste buildings, campuses, and installations where feasible. In addition, agencies will reduce or minimize the use of toxic and hazardous chemicals and materials, particularly where such reduction will assist the agency in reducing their GHG emissions.

Water Management, Water Evaluations
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Energy and Water Evaluations and Commissioning

Agency energy managers are required to complete an annual comprehensive energy and water evaluation for approximately 25% of agency covered facilities in a manner that ensures that an evaluation of such facility is completed at least once every four years. Exceptions for evaluations if complicated criteria are met.

Energy and Water Evaluations and Commissioning

Agency energy managers are required to complete an annual comprehensive energy and water evaluation for approximately 25% of agency covered facilities in a manner that ensures that an evaluation of such facility is completed at least once every four years. Exceptions for evaluations if complicated criteria are met.

Follow-up on Implemented Measures

For each measure implemented under 42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(4), agencies are required to ensure that equipment is fully commissioned at acceptance to be operating at design specifications; a plan for appropriate operations, maintenance, and repair of the equipment is in place at acceptance and is followed; equipment and system performance is measured during its entire life to ensure proper operations, maintenance, and repair; and energy and water savings are measured and verified.

Follow-up on Implemented Measures

For each measure implemented under 42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(4), agencies are required to ensure that equipment is fully commissioned at acceptance to be operating at design specifications; a plan for appropriate operations, maintenance, and repair of the equipment is in place at acceptance and is followed; equipment and system performance is measured during its entire life to ensure proper operations, maintenance, and repair; and energy and water savings are measured and verified.

Implementation of Identified Energy and Water Efficiency Measures

Two years after the date of completion of each evaluation, each energy manager shall implement all life-cycle cost effective ECMs (individually or bundled)

AND

Each Federal agency shall use performance contracting to address at least 50 percent of the measures identified (Guidance to determine criteria: 50% of implementation cost, counting of measures problematic).

Implementation of Identified Energy and Water Efficiency Measures

Two years after the date of completion of each evaluation, each energy manager shall implement all life-cycle cost effective ECMs (individually or bundled)

AND

Each Federal agency shall use performance contracting to address at least 50 percent of the measures identified (Guidance to determine criteria: 50% of implementation cost, counting of measures problematic).

Water Management, Water Management Requirements
Title Legal Authority Originating Legislation Summary
Energy and Water Management Requirement for Federal Agencies

Agencies are required to install all life cycle cost-effective energy and water conservation measures in owned buildings to the maximum extent practicable, as soon as practicable after October 1, 2022.

Agencies are then required to report non-compliance to Congress every two years, beginning January 1, 2022.

Energy and Water Management Requirement for Federal Agencies

Agencies are required to install all life cycle cost-effective energy and water conservation measures in owned buildings to the maximum extent practicable, as soon as practicable after October 1, 2022.

Agencies are then required to report non-compliance to Congress every two years, beginning January 1, 2022.

Increasing Energy and Water Efficiency

Under the President's Federal Sustainability Plan, Federal agencies will set ambitious, data-driven 2030 goals and annual targets for energy and water reductions based on leading performance benchmarks for building type categories and the composition of the agency's building portfolio.

Increasing Energy and Water Efficiency

Under the President's Federal Sustainability Plan, Federal agencies will set ambitious, data-driven 2030 goals and annual targets for energy and water reductions based on leading performance benchmarks for building type categories and the composition of the agency's building portfolio.

Water Conservation Technologies (1)

If water is used to achieve energy efficiency in new Federal buildings in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 6834(a)(3), then water conservation measures shall be applied to the extent that they are life cycle cost-effective.

Water Conservation Technologies (1)

If water is used to achieve energy efficiency in new Federal buildings in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 6834(a)(3), then water conservation measures shall be applied to the extent that they are life cycle cost-effective.

Water Conservation Technologies (2)

In addition to the use of water conservation technologies otherwise required by 42 U.S.C. 6834, water conservation technologies are to be applied to the extent that the technologies are life cycle cost-effective.

Water Conservation Technologies (2)

In addition to the use of water conservation technologies otherwise required by 42 U.S.C. 6834, water conservation technologies are to be applied to the extent that the technologies are life cycle cost-effective.