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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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Materials, Furniture, and Furnishings Replacement
Daily wear and tear means that materials, furniture and furnishings require periodic replacement.
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Life Cycle Perspective (Life Cycle Thinking)
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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 responsibl... -
Overview
Individual sustainability projects should support strategic long-term goals. Here you can explore practical approaches to strategic long-term planni... -
Net Zero Energy
Net Zero Energy means that a building balances its energy needs with energy produced from renewable, zero-emission sources. While Net Zero Ene... -
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... -
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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Executive Order 13834: Efficient Federal Operations
EO 13834 was issued on May 17, 2018.
Green Products
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Alternative Fuels
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Adhesive and Mastic Removers
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Bathroom and Spa Cleaners
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Carpet
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Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners, General Purpose
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Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners, Spot Removers
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Carpet Cushion
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Composite Panels
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Floor Strippers
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Floor Tiles (Heavy Duty/Commercial)
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Floor Tiles
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Glass Cleaners
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Graffiti and Grease Removers
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Household Cleaners, General Purpose
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Ink Removers and Cleaners
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Mats
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Wood and Concrete Sealers: Membrane Concrete Sealers
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Multipurpose Cleaners
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Office Furniture Components
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Wood and Concrete Sealers: Penetrating Liquids
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Structural Fiberboard
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Structural Fiberboard
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Composite Panels: Acoustical
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Mats: Blends
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Carpet Cushion: Bonded Polyurethane
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Office Furniture Components: Cellulose Loose-Fill and Spray-On
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Office Furniture Components: Fabric
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Office Furniture Components: Furniture Structure
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Composite Panels: Interior Panels
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Carpet Cushion: Jute
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Office Furniture Components: Particleboard/Fiberboard Component
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Floor Tiles (Heavy Duty/Commercial): Plastic
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Mats: Plastic
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Office Furniture Components: Plastic Furniture Component
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Composite Panels: Plastic Lumber
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Carpet: Polyester Carpet Face Fiber
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Office Furniture Components: Remanufactured or Refurbished Furniture
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Carpet Cushion: Rubber
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Floor Tiles (Heavy Duty/Commercial): Rubber
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Mats: Rubber
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Composite Panels: Structural Interior Panels
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Composite Panels: Structural Wall Panels
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Carpet Cushion: Synthetic Fibers
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Carpet: Woven, Tufted, or Knitted Fiber and a Backing System
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Wood and Concrete Sealers
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Floor Cleaners and Protectors
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Dishwashing Products
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Dishwashing Products
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Floor Coverings (Non-Carpet)
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Wood and Concrete Stains
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Wood and Concrete Stains
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Paint
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Paint: Consolidated Latex Paint
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Paint: Reprocessed Latex Paint -- Dark Colors
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Paint: Reprocessed Latex Paint -- White, Off-White, and Pastel Colors
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Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners
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Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners
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Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners
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Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Latex
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Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Water-borne Alkyd
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Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Oil-Based
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Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Solvent-borne Alkyd
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Floor Tiles: Plastic
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Floor Tiles: Rubber
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Composite Panels: Countertops
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Wireless Sensor Networks
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Dishwashing Products: Dish Detergent
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Dishwashing Products: Dish Detergent
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Dishwashing Products: Dish Soap
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Dishwashing Products: Dish Soap
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Dishwashing Products: Rinse Aids
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Dishwashing Products: Rinse Aids
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Carpet: Nylon
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Furniture
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Dishwashing Products: Commercial Dishwasher Detergent
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Dishwashing Products: Commercial Dishwasher Detergent
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Paint: Exterior Paint and Coatings
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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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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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Solid Waste - Resources
By instituting an effective building recycling program, recyclable material replaces virgin material through multiple product lives. Recycling avoid...
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HVAC - Refrigerants
One major environmental impact directly related to HVAC systems is the release of refrigerants into the atmosphere. A pound of these chemicals, part...
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Planted Roof - Urban Smog
Fewer emissions and the cooling of ambient air temperatures reduce the potential for ground-level ozone production. Reduced concentrations of pollut...
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IEQ - Low-emitting Materials
Building materials, such as paints, sealants, adhesives, office equipment and furnishings, can emit invisible, odorous, and potentially harmful gass...
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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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IEQ - Ventilation / Filtration
Ventilation is the process of "changing" or replacing air in any space to remove airborne contaminants such as moisture, odors, emissions from build...
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Planted Roof - Ocean Acidification and Sea Level Rise
If all of the ice located at the poles were to melt today, global sea levels would rise by 220 feet. Although this is unlikely to occur soon, scient...
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Submetering - Lifecycle Cost Analysis
Submetering systems are distinct among building retrofit investments in that they themselves do not reduce resource consumption. Their role in enabl...
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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...
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Planted Roof - Food Production
Rooftop gardens and farms have been recognized as a promising form of urban agriculture, and a way to take advantage of a significant amount of flat...
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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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Lighting - System Overview
Lighting accounts for nearly 20% of the total electricity costs of commercial buildings in the United States.1 Effective lighting systems invol...
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Solid Waste - System Overview
Cost Savings The national average landfill tipping fee was $45 per ton in 2012. Diverting waste from landfills can lower total waste disposal cos...
Materials
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Vinyl Frame
Window frames are one component of a window assembly. In naturally ventilated buildings window frames allow the window to be opened to bring in fre... -
Composite Wood
Interior doors are often made of a composite wood core covered with a laminate or wood veneer. Doors made with engineered wood are cheaper than sol... -
Systems Furniture
Systems furniture is frequently used in open office areas because of its flexibility in being reconfigured and rearranged. It is generally comprised... -
Task Seating
Task seating is exceptionally important in open offices because of the amount of time employees spend here. It should hold a third party certificati...