Procure Products
in the Green Procurement CompilationLearn & Plan Topics
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Adaptable Workplace Laboratory
This case study provides an in-depth look at using flexible interiors to design for adaptability -
Buildings' Energy Use
Buildings represent about 76% of electricity use and 40% of U.S. primary energy use, making it essential to reduce energy consumption to reduce cost... -
IEQ and Asthma
Indoor contaminants such as dust mites, molds, cockroaches, pet dander, secondhand smoke and some chemicals can trigger asthma attacks. One in 11...
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Flexible Workplace Design
Today’s workplaces are often in flux. Organizations change direction or develop new services. People move to new sp...
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Integrative Design Process
Integrative thinking looks for synergies among strategies - strategies that enhance one another. It also looks for strategies that, taken together, ... -
Under 10,000 SF Interiors Gut Rehab Project
This page provides Sustainable Strategies to consider as a space has or will undergo a major tenant gut rehab for projects under 10,000 SF.
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Environmental Programs
Environmental programs, both federal and third party, help buyers identify products and services with posit...
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Using Acquisition Life Cycle Tools
Guidance on how government tools and resources can be utilized during each phase of the procurement life cycle. -
Enhancing Resilience and Reducing Vulnerability to Observed and Expected Changes in Climate
Adapting to observed and expected changes in climate is a complex, long term process that requires personnel to work together across their organizat... -
Policies & Strategies
This section is devoted to the broad policies and strategies covering the whole government or entire agencies, services or bureaus, which set the co... -
Tools & Training
This section covers and links to systems, methods, databases, calculators, checklists, etc. designed to help Federal officials and their partners ac... -
Best Practices & Case Studies
One of the best ways to learn and make the case for high-performance building innovations is to point to others’ experience in implementing th... -
Energy Management Systems (EnMS)
Energy Management Systems (EnMS) are a set of business processes that enable facility managers to act on energy usage data and optimize eff...
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Other Useful GPC Links
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Verifying Delivery of Sustainable Products and Services
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SFTool Product Search
GSA has expanded our SFTool with a Product Search that streamlines sustainable product procurement for vendors and buyers.Buildings and Health
The challenge for building design and operations is to identify and eliminate health risks while also providing positive physical, emotional, and...
Biophilic Design
Learn why nature is so important to us, what we know about the benefits of nature, and how biophilia is being applied in buildings, particularly in ...Green Products
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Heat Pumps, Air-Source
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Bathroom Sink Faucets & Accessories (Residential)
in Plumbing Systems -
Biomass
in Renewable Energy -
Building Insulation
in Construction Materials -
Carpet
in Building Finishes -
Carpet Cushion
in Building Finishes -
Ceiling Fans
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Cement and Concrete
in Roadway Construction -
Cement and Concrete
in Construction Materials -
Chillers
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Clothes Washers
in Appliances -
Combination Units/Multi-Function Devices
in Office Electronics -
Commercial Audio Visual Equipment
in Office Electronics -
Commercial Dishwashers
in Appliances -
Commercial Dishwashers
in Cafeteria Products -
Commercial Freezers
in Cafeteria Products -
Commercial Freezers
in Appliances -
Commercial Fryers
in Appliances -
Commercial Fryers
in Cafeteria Products -
Commercial Hot Food Holding Cabinets
in Cafeteria Products -
Commercial Hot Food Holding Cabinets
in Appliances -
Commercial Ice Makers
in Appliances -
Commercial Ice Makers
in Cafeteria Products -
Commercial Ice Makers
in Building Furnishings -
Commercial Steam Cookers
in Cafeteria Products -
Commercial Steam Cookers
in Appliances -
Commercial Refrigerators
in Appliances -
Commercial Refrigerators
in Cafeteria Products -
Composite Panels
in Building Finishes -
Compost
in Landscaping Products -
Computers
in Office Electronics -
Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids
in Roadway Construction -
Copiers
in Office Electronics -
Telephones
in Office Electronics -
Data Centers & Data Center Buildings
in Office Electronics -
Decorative Light Strings
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Digital Duplicators
in Office Electronics -
Dishwashers
in Appliances -
Dishwashers
in Cafeteria Products -
Disposable Containers
in Cafeteria Products -
Doors
in Doors and Windows -
Downlights
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
DVD and Blu-Ray Disc Players
in Office Electronics -
Fax Machines
in Office Electronics -
Fertilizers
in Landscaping Products -
Floor Tiles (Heavy Duty/Commercial)
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Floor Tiles
in Building Finishes -
Flowable Fill
in Construction Materials -
Flowable Fill
in Roadway Construction -
Fluorescent Ballasts
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Furnaces
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Commercial Gas Water Heaters
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Geothermal
in Renewable Energy -
Heat Pumps, Geothermal or Ground-Source
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Commercial Griddles
in Appliances -
Commercial Griddles
in Cafeteria Products -
Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Home Audio/Video
in Office Electronics -
Refrigerators
in Appliances -
Hydraulic Mulch
in Landscaping Products -
Hydroelectric
in Renewable Energy -
Industrial Process Air Conditioning
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Laminated Paperboard
in Building Finishes -
Landfill Gas
in Renewable Energy -
Landscape Irrigation Services
in Landscaping Products -
Light Commercial Heating and Cooling
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Light Fixtures
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Lighting Controls
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Mailing Machines
in Office Electronics -
Mats
in Building Finishes -
Wood and Concrete Sealers: Membrane Concrete Sealers
in Construction Materials -
Monitors
in Office Electronics -
Mulch
in Landscaping Products -
Municipal Solid Waste
in Renewable Energy -
Ocean (Tidal, Wave, Current, or Thermal)
in Renewable Energy -
Office Furniture Components
in Building Furnishings -
Commercial Ovens
in Appliances -
Commercial Ovens
in Cafeteria Products -
Patio Blocks
in Building Finishes -
Wood and Concrete Sealers: Penetrating Liquids
in Construction Materials -
Plastic Lumber Landscaping Timber and Posts
in Landscaping Products -
Printers
in Office Electronics -
Aerosols: Propellants
in Miscellaneous -
Toner Cartridges
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Retail Food Refrigeration
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Retail Food Refrigeration
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Roofing Materials
in Construction Materials -
Air Conditioning, Room
in Appliances -
Air Conditioning, Room
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Scanners and All-in-One Devices
in Office Electronics -
Servers
in Office Electronics -
Showerheads
in Plumbing Systems -
Signage
in Park and Recreation -
Signage
in Roadway Construction -
Signage
in Traffic Control -
Signage
in Building Finishes -
Solar Photovoltaic
in Renewable Energy -
Aerosols: Solvents
in Miscellaneous -
Structural Fiberboard
in Building Finishes -
Structural Fiberboard
in Construction Materials -
Televisions
in Office Electronics -
Toilets
in Plumbing Systems -
Urinals
in Plumbing Systems -
Vending Machines
in Building Furnishings -
Vending Machines
in Cafeteria Products -
Ventilation Fans
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Water Coolers
in Building Furnishings -
Weather or Sensor-Based Irrigation Control Technologies
in Landscaping Products -
Wind
in Renewable Energy -
Windows
in Doors and Windows -
Composite Panels: Acoustical
in Building Finishes -
Roofing Materials: Aluminum
in Construction Materials -
Signage: Aluminum
in Building Finishes -
Signage: Aluminum
in Park and Recreation -
Signage: Aluminum
in Traffic Control -
Signage: Aluminum
in Roadway Construction -
Mats: Blends
in Building Finishes -
Carpet Cushion: Bonded Polyurethane
in Building Finishes -
Building Insulation: Cellulose Loose-Fill and Spray-On
in Construction Materials -
Office Furniture Components: Cellulose Loose-Fill and Spray-On
in Building Furnishings -
Cement and Concrete: Cenospheres
in Construction Materials -
Cement and Concrete: Cenospheres
in Roadway Construction -
Cement and Concrete: Coal Fly Ash
in Roadway Construction -
Cement and Concrete: Coal Fly Ash
in Construction Materials -
Roofing Materials: Concrete
in Construction Materials -
Office Furniture Components: Fabric
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Fertilizers: Fertilizer from Recovered Organic Materials
in Landscaping Products -
Roofing Materials: Fiber
in Construction Materials -
Building Insulation: Fiberglass
in Construction Materials -
Building Insulation: Foam-in-Place
in Construction Materials -
Office Furniture Components: Furniture Structure
in Building Furnishings -
Building Insulation: Glass Fiber Reinforced
in Construction Materials -
Cement and Concrete: Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
in Construction Materials -
Cement and Concrete: Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
in Roadway Construction -
Composite Panels: Interior Panels
in Building Finishes -
Carpet Cushion: Jute
in Building Finishes -
Hydraulic Mulch: Paper-Based Hydraulic Mulch
in Landscaping Products -
Laminated Paperboard: Paperboard
in Building Finishes -
Office Furniture Components: Particleboard/Fiberboard Component
in Building Furnishings -
Building Insulation: Perlite Composite Board
in Construction Materials -
Building Insulation: Phenolic Rigid Foam
in Construction Materials -
Floor Tiles (Heavy Duty/Commercial): Plastic
in Building Finishes -
Mats: Plastic
in Building Finishes -
Patio Blocks: Plastic
in Building Finishes -
Signage: Plastic
in Roadway Construction -
Signage: Plastic
in Traffic Control -
Signage: Plastic
in Park and Recreation -
Signage: Plastic
in Building Finishes -
Office Furniture Components: Plastic Furniture Component
in Building Furnishings -
Building Insulation: Plastic Insulating Foam for Residential and Commercial Construction
in Construction Materials -
Composite Panels: Plastic Lumber
in Building Finishes -
Building Insulation: Plastic, Non-Woven Batt
in Construction Materials -
Roofing Materials: Plastic/Composites
in Construction Materials -
Carpet: Polyester Carpet Face Fiber
in Building Finishes -
Office Furniture Components: Remanufactured or Refurbished Furniture
in Building Furnishings -
Building Insulation: Rigid Foam
in Construction Materials -
Building Insulation: Rock Wool
in Construction Materials -
Carpet Cushion: Rubber
in Building Finishes -
Floor Tiles (Heavy Duty/Commercial): Rubber
in Building Finishes -
Mats: Rubber
in Building Finishes -
Patio Blocks: Rubber
in Building Finishes -
Roofing Materials: Rubber
in Construction Materials -
Cement and Concrete: Silica Fume
in Roadway Construction -
Cement and Concrete: Silica Fume
in Construction Materials -
Roofing Materials: Steel
in Construction Materials -
Signage: Steel
in Roadway Construction -
Signage: Steel
in Traffic Control -
Signage: Steel
in Park and Recreation -
Signage: Steel
in Building Finishes -
Composite Panels: Structural Interior Panels
in Building Finishes -
Composite Panels: Structural Wall Panels
in Building Finishes -
Carpet Cushion: Synthetic Fibers
in Building Finishes -
Roofing Materials: Wood/Composites
in Construction Materials -
Carpet: Woven, Tufted, or Knitted Fiber and a Backing System
in Building Finishes -
Compost: Yard Trimmings, Food Waste, Manure, Biosolids, or Other Recovered Organic Materials
in Landscaping Products -
Adhesives
in Miscellaneous -
Aerosols
in Miscellaneous -
Corrosion Preventatives
in Miscellaneous -
De-Icers, General Purpose
in Miscellaneous -
Dehumidifiers
in Appliances -
Air Purifiers (Cleaners)
in Appliances -
Wood and Concrete Sealers
in Construction Materials -
Hydraulic Mulch: Wood-Based Hydraulic Mulch
in Landscaping Products -
Commercial Ice Makers: Air-Cooled
in Appliances -
Commercial Ice Makers: Air-Cooled
in Cafeteria Products -
Commercial Ice Makers: Air-Cooled
in Building Furnishings -
Commercial Ice Makers: Water-Cooled
in Building Furnishings -
Commercial Ice Makers: Water-Cooled
in Cafeteria Products -
Commercial Ice Makers: Water-Cooled
in Appliances -
Asphalt Restorers
in Roadway Construction -
Floor Coverings (Non-Carpet)
in Building Finishes -
Wood and Concrete Stains
in Building Finishes -
Wood and Concrete Stains
in Construction Materials -
Boilers
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Air Conditioning, Central
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Pre-Rinse Spray Valves
in Cafeteria Products -
Industrial Luminaires (High/Low Bay)
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Set-Top Boxes and Cable Boxes
in Office Electronics -
Paint
in Building Finishes -
Paint: Consolidated Latex Paint
in Building Finishes -
Paint: Reprocessed Latex Paint -- Dark Colors
in Building Finishes -
Paint: Reprocessed Latex Paint -- White, Off-White, and Pastel Colors
in Building Finishes -
Compost Activators and Accelerators
in Landscaping Products -
Erosion Control Materials
in Roadway Construction -
Erosion Control Materials
in Construction Materials -
Erosion Control Materials
in Landscaping Products -
Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Latex
in Building Finishes -
Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Water-borne Alkyd
in Building Finishes -
Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Oil-Based
in Building Finishes -
Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Solvent-borne Alkyd
in Building Finishes -
Freezers
in Appliances -
Computers: Desktop Computers
in Office Electronics -
Computers: Notebook Computers
in Office Electronics -
Computers: Workstation Computers
in Office Electronics -
Computers: Thin Client Computers
in Office Electronics -
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
in Office Electronics -
Floor Tiles: Plastic
in Building Finishes -
Floor Tiles: Rubber
in Building Finishes -
Residential Water Heaters
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Residential Water Heaters: Whole-Home Gas Tankless
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Residential Water Heaters: Solar
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Residential Water Heaters: High Efficiency Electric Storage (Heat Pump)
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Residential Water Heaters: High-Efficiency Gas Storage
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Fertilizers: Biobased Fertilizers
in Landscaping Products -
Compost: Biobased Compost Materials
in Landscaping Products -
Residential Water Heaters: Electric Storage Water Heaters
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Wastewater Systems Coatings
in Plumbing Systems -
Data Center Storage
in Office Electronics -
Large Network Equipment
in Office Electronics -
Small Network Equipment
in Office Electronics -
Exterior Lighting
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Fluorescent Luminaires
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Light Bulbs
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Light Bulbs: Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Light Bulbs: LED Lighting
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Composite Panels: Countertops
in Building Finishes -
Paint Removers
in Cleaning Products -
Paint Removers
in Building Finishes -
Chillers: Air-Cooled Chillers
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Chillers: Water-Cooled Chillers
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Chillers: Refrigerants
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Servers: Enterprise Servers
in Office Electronics -
Servers: Small-scale Servers
in Office Electronics -
Advanced Power Strips (APS)
in Office Electronics -
Wireless Sensor Networks
in Office Electronics -
Suspended Fluorescent Luminaires
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Clothes Dryers
in Appliances -
Computers: Tablets/Slates
in Office Electronics -
Computers: Integrated Desktop Computers
in Office Electronics -
Window, High R Value
in Doors and Windows -
Chillers: Variable-Speed Magnetic Levitation Chiller Compressor
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Ventilation Fan Belts, Synchronous and Cogged
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Cooler, Indirect Evaporative
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Small Network Equipment: Cable and DSL Modems
in Office Electronics -
Small Network Equipment: Optical Network Devices
in Office Electronics -
Small Network Equipment: Cable and DSL Integrated Access Devices
in Office Electronics -
Small Network Equipment: Routers
in Office Electronics -
Small Network Equipment: Switches
in Office Electronics -
Small Network Equipment: Access Points
in Office Electronics -
Telephones: Cordless Phones, Answering Machines, and Combination Units
in Office Electronics -
Telephones: Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Phones
in Office Electronics -
Skylights
in Doors and Windows -
Boilers: Biomass Boiler, Wood-Pellet-Fired
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Boilers: Condensing
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Boilers: Commercial
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Boilers: Residential
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Ductless Heating and Cooling
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Commercial Clothes Washers
in Appliances -
Weather Station for Irrigation Control
in Landscaping Products -
Photovoltaic-Thermal (PV-T) Hybrid Solar Systems
in Construction Materials -
Photovoltaic-Thermal (PV-T) Hybrid Solar Systems
in Renewable Energy -
Liquid Applied Solar-control Films
in Construction Materials -
Roof Coatings
in Construction Materials -
Roof Coatings: Plastic (polyol)
in Construction Materials -
HVAC Maintenance Products
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Roof Products (Other)
in Construction Materials -
Carpet: Nylon
in Building Finishes -
Acoustical Ceiling Tiles
in Building Finishes -
Furniture
in Building Furnishings -
Wallboard/Gypsum Board/Drywall
in Building Finishes -
Wallboard/Gypsum Board/Drywall
in Construction Materials -
Wireless Pneumatic Thermostats
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Wireless Advanced Lighting Controls
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
LED Fixtures with Integrated Controls
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
LED Luminaires, Commercial and Industrial
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
in Vehicles and Vehicle Products -
Commercial Coffee Brewers
in Appliances -
Commercial Coffee Brewers
in Cafeteria Products -
Honeycomb Solar Thermal Collector
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Laboratory Grade Refrigerator and Freezer
in Appliances -
Laboratory Grade Refrigerator and Freezer
in Biomedical Equipment and Supplies -
Smart Thermostats
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Low-emissivity (low-e) Window Film
in Construction Materials -
Low-emissivity (low-e) Window Film
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Linear LED Lighting Retrofits
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Control Optimization System for Chiller Plants
in HVAC/Mechanical -
LED Downlight Lamps for CFL Fixtures
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Computers: Portable All-In-One Computers
in Office Electronics
Data
Data refers to facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis. In the building context, data produced by metering and submetering commonly includes measurements of quantity and time of resource use (electricity consumption, water consumption, etc.)
Whole Building Systems
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Submetering - Uses of Submetering Data
Submeters are a versatile building technology that can provide diverse resource benefits. Metered data helps to verify utility accuracy, identify en...
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Submetering - Green Tips and Strategies
When submetering across systems, focus on consolidating and standardizing data in one place or platform.
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Submetering - Resources
Using the data from submetering systems to better manage building operations and maintenance can have a significant impact on a building’s ove...
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Submetering - Facility Managers and Operations and Maintenance Staff
No matter how sustainable a building may be in design and construction, it can only remain so if it is operated responsibly and maintained properly....
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Submetering - ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2013
Provides the minimum requirements for energy-efficient design of most buildings, except low-rise residential buildings in the United States. Require...
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Submetering - ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES/USGBC Standard 189.1-2014
Provides total building sustainability guidance for designing and operating high-performance green buildings. From site location, to energy use, to ...
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Submetering - State of Washington
Buildings with gross conditioned floor areas over 50,000 square feet are required to measure, monitor, record, and display energy consumption data f...
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Lighting - Green Tips
Utilize sub-meters to monitor electricity use and use this data to identify waste and maintenance concerns.
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Water - Green Tips Behavior
Meter and publically showcase or distribute the gathered data on water use. Demonstrate use over time to bring personal value to occupants.
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Submetering - Green Tips and Strategies
Define metering and stakeholder objectives and how the data generated will be used to meet those objectives.
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Submetering - Green Tips and Behavior
Consider working and collaborating with agency or organizational CIO to prepare for communications, networking and mapping impacts for data integrat...
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Submetering - Green Tips and Behavior
Simplify real-time and interval data collected by submeters in an energy metering system that organizes building resource use according to energy an...
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Submetering - Financial
Submetering can be a financially viable component of energy management by informing improved energy consumption management. It is important to remem...
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Submetering - Green Tips and Strategies
When considering adding supplemental submetering to existing building systems, consider ensuring branding compatibility with existing equipment and ...
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Submetering - Green Tips and Strategies
Tailor submetering information and feedback mechanisms to intended users, focusing on breakdown of resource use and historical data.
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Submetering - Green Tips and Strategies
Data collected by submeters should support improved decision-making for O&M activities that align with project and business objectives.
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Submetering - Environmental Impact
Submeters help to account for actual resource usage by providing detailed facility data. This data can be used to inform sustainability and efficien...
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Submetering - Design Professionals
Data provides important input to the design process. The availability of focused data can help establish direction for designing, building, and main...
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Submetering - O&M
One of the best ways to save energy is to measure and manage it. There are two basic methods for managing resource use: through improved resou...
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Submetering - System Bundling
Submetering technology can work independently to track specific utility information or consumption for a system or space, however, its potential is ...
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Submetering - O&M Impact
Optimizing operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies for building equipment technologies and systems improves operational efficiency, reduces ...
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Submetering - System Specific Maintenance
Submetering systems must be installed and maintained properly by trained and motivated O&M staff to achieve the design performance objectives. O...
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Submetering - System Overview
Cost Savings Submetering itself does not reduce utility costs, but the data can guide management strategies, investment, and operational decision...
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IEQ - Temperature
Temperature studies have found that performance of office work tasks is maximized when air temperature is approximately between 70 °F to 73 °...
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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...
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Submetering - Codes and Standards Developers and Regulators
Energy usage data for different types of buildings can serve to validate requirements within existing codes and standards, or identify new approache...
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Submetering - Green Globes New Construction
Green Globes emphasizes the importance of submetering, specifically. Submeters are a central focus of Metering, Measurement and Verification assessm...
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Lighting - DYK 2
An upgrade that results in a 35% increase in lighting efficiency could save over $0.18/sf/yr.Courtesy: E Source; data from Right Light Consortium ...
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Submetering - Meter Saving Ranges
Industry trends have shown that well-designed submetering systems can provide energy savings at varying levels of action. With unstable utility pric...
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Submetering - Vornado-New York City Office
Vornado - New York City Office Data from 3,000 submeters was transmitted to the remote terminal units, yielding over 105,000,000 records of energ...
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Submetering - Human Behavior on System
People’s behavior is a critical factor in a building’s energy use and can often account for significant changes in the amount of energy ...
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Submetering - EPA Sub-Metering Energy Use in Colleges and Universities: Incentives and Challenges
EPA Sub-Metering Energy Use in Colleges and Universities: Incentives and Challenges Due to the energy conscious behavioral incentives made possib...
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Submetering - Department of Energy EERE Nissan North America
Department of Energy EERE Nissan North America Granular submeter data helped staff identify opportunities to adjust production schedules for opti...
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Submetering - Impact on Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Submetering systems help to improve resource efficiency and conservation practices in a building, which can be used to improve indoor environmental ...
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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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Lighting - Occupant Behavior on Energy Efficiency
Occupant behavior plays a critical role in achieving the designed energy efficiency of lighting systems. Energy modeling accuracies can often vary b...
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Submetering - Enabling Monitoring-Based Commissioning
Enhances building performance by utilizing metered data to recognize system inefficiencies and energy anomalies. Identifies energy-consuming load...
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Submetering - Identifying and Monitoring Efficiency Retrofits
Resource audits based on metered data help to determine the value of making investments in system retrofits and replacements to improve a building's...
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Water - Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings: Existing Buildings
Install water meters. Use water efficient products. Reduce indoor potable water use by 20% compared to the specific building’s water use ...
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Submetering - Meter-Related Costs
Meter costs can be grouped into three main categories: equipment costs, labor costs, and recurring costs. Since submetering systems can vary greatly...
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Submetering - System Impact on Humans
Submeters offer an exciting look into a building's energy consumption. While submetering systems by themselves have no direct impact on resource use...