Energy Conservation
As the nation’s largest energy consumer, the federal government establishes policies for improving energy management in an effort to reduce building operations costs, lower emissions that contribute to air pollution and global warming; and conserve resources. Agencies can get assistance to meet their energy reduction needs from GSA's Rocky Mountain Region.
The Rocky Mountain Region is actively involved in improving energy management. For example, the Denver Federal Center (DFC) purchased Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs), reducing fuel consumption and air emissions. Additionally, the Center replaced a backup generator with a hydrogen fuel cell, eliminating petroleum use and hydrocarbon emissions.
Sustainability and Environmental Management Program
| Objectives | Reduce energy usage |
|---|---|
| Expand the use of renewable energy | |
| Targets | Reduce energy usage by 2% per year for the next 10 years for a 20% reduction, using 2003 baseline data |
| Implement renewable energy projects | |
| Ensure all new and remodeled construction projects incorporate LEED Silver design standards and specifications | |
| All new Federal Buildings and major renovation projects shall be designed so that fossil fuel consumption is reduced to meet targets set in EISA 2007 |
Federal, State, and Local Policy and Regulations
- EO 13514 - Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance
- EO 13423 – Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management
- EO 13211 – Actions Concerning Regulations that Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution or Use
- EO 13212 – Actions to Expedite Energy-Related Projects
- EO 13221 – Energy Efficient Standby Power Devices
- EO 13302 – Amending EO 13212, Actions to Expedite Energy-Related Projects
- Energy Policy Act 2005
- Energy Independence & Security Act (EISA)
Additional Resources
- Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) – Energy efficiency requirements for products commonly purchased by federal agencies
- Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) (nongovernment website) – A comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy
- Energy Star Buildings
- Energy Independence & Security Act (EISA) - Federal Energy Management Program outline of EISA energy goals and requirements
Procedures
| Name | Format | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Building Energy and Water Use | PDF 303 KB | June 2012 |
| Metering (Energy & Water) | PDF 242 KB | July 2012 |
| Sustainability & HPGB | PDF 366 KB | June 2012 |
Confirm most recent version of Environmental Procedure with Robert Melvin.
