Procure Products
in the Green Procurement CompilationLearn & Plan Topics
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Energy & Atmosphere
Buildings and facilities rely on the operation of mechanical systems and electrical systems to maintain a high level of indoor environmental qual...
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Sustainable Sites
Choosing a building's site and managing that site during construction are important to ensure a project’s sustainability. Environmentally r...
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Materials, Furniture, and Furnishings Replacement
Daily wear and tear means that materials, furniture and furnishings require periodic replacement.
Green Products
Absolute Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Absolute greenhouse gas emissions are the total greenhouse gas emissions without normalization for activity levels and includes any allowable consideration of sequestration.
Sustainability.gov | Federal Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting Guidance
Whole Building Systems
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Submetering - Impact on Emissions
Energy efficiency projects, resource management strategies, and energy benchmarking all have two things in common. 1. well-executed programs help t...
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Planted Roof - Air Cleansing
Planted roofs contribute to improved air quality by capturing greenhouse gases, particulates, pollens, and molds. The vegetation on a planted roof c...
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Submetering - Resource Use
Submetering by itself does not reduce resource use, greenhouse gases, or costs. In fact, installing and monitoring submetering technologies will req...
Materials
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Gas Burner
Natural gas is often used in cook-top equipment similar to a residential range. Electric burners can be used in lieu of gas. Coo... -
Grill and Griddle
A grill and griddle uses heat elements under a metal surface to cook food. The heat elements can be powered by natural gas or el... -
Systems Furniture
Systems furniture is frequently used in open office areas because of its flexibility in being reconfigured and rearranged. It is generally comprised...