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Materials & Resources
In the construction and day-to-day operations of buildings, many materials and resources are used and a great deal of waste is generated. The m...
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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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Space Reconfiguration and Renovation Projects
As needs change over time, tenants often need to convert space or phase the conversion of individual space or rooms to meet these changing needs....
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Building Operations and Maintenance Services
Follow these sustainable strategies as your space renovations are complete and the building and interiors are operated in an environmentally sustai... -
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. -
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... -
Sustainability Program Development
Sustainability Programs incorporate all building stakeholders into the design process, promoting awareness, goal development, implementation, acc...
Green Products
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Heat Pumps, Air-Source
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Ceiling Fans
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Clothes Washers
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Combination Units/Multi-Function Devices
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Commercial Audio Visual Equipment
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Commercial Dishwashers
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Commercial Dishwashers
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Commercial Freezers
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Commercial Freezers
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Commercial Fryers
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Commercial Fryers
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Commercial Hot Food Holding Cabinets
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Commercial Hot Food Holding Cabinets
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Commercial Ice Makers
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Commercial Ice Makers
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Commercial Ice Makers
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Heat Pumps, Air-Source
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Ceiling Fans
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Clothes Washers
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Combination Units/Multi-Function Devices
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Commercial Audio Visual Equipment
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Commercial Dishwashers
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Commercial Dishwashers
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Commercial Freezers
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Commercial Freezers
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Commercial Fryers
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Commercial Fryers
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Commercial Hot Food Holding Cabinets
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Commercial Hot Food Holding Cabinets
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Commercial Ice Makers
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Commercial Ice Makers
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Commercial Ice Makers
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Commercial Steam Cookers
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Commercial Refrigerators
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Commercial Refrigerators
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Computers
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Copiers
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Telephones
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Data Centers & Data Center Buildings
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Decorative Light Strings
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Digital Signage
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Digital Duplicators
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Dishwashers
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Dishwashers
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Doors
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Downlights
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DVD and Blu-Ray Disc Players
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Fax Machines
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Furnaces
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Commercial Gas Water Heaters
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Heat Pumps, Geothermal or Ground-Source
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Commercial Griddles
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Commercial Griddles
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Home Audio/Video
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Refrigerators
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Light Commercial Heating and Cooling
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Light Fixtures
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Lighting Controls
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Mailing Machines
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Monitors
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Commercial Ovens
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Commercial Ovens
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Digital Picture Frames
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Printers
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Air Conditioning, Room
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Air Conditioning, Room
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Scanners and All-in-One Devices
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Servers
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Televisions
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Vending Machines
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Vending Machines
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Ventilation Fans
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Water Coolers
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Windows
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Building Insulation: Cellulose Loose-Fill and Spray-On
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Building Insulation: Fiberglass
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Building Insulation: Foam-in-Place
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Building Insulation: Glass Fiber Reinforced
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Building Insulation: Phenolic Rigid Foam
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Building Insulation: Plastic Insulating Foam for Residential and Commercial Construction
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Building Insulation: Plastic, Non-Woven Batt
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Building Insulation: Rigid Foam
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Building Insulation: Rock Wool
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Dehumidifiers
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Air Purifiers (Cleaners)
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Commercial Ice Makers: Air-Cooled
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Boilers
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Air Conditioning, Central
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Set-Top Boxes and Cable Boxes
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Freezers
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Computers: Desktop Computers
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Computers: Notebook Computers
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Computers: Workstation Computers
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Computers: Thin Client Computers
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Uninterruptible Power Supplies
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Residential Water Heaters
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Residential Water Heaters: Whole-Home Gas Tankless
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Residential Water Heaters: Solar
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Residential Water Heaters: High Efficiency Electric Storage (Heat Pump)
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Residential Water Heaters: High-Efficiency Gas Storage
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Residential Water Heaters: Electric Storage Water Heaters
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Data Center Storage
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Large Network Equipment
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Small Network Equipment
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Fluorescent Luminaires
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Light Bulbs
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Light Bulbs: Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)
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Light Bulbs: LED Lighting
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Servers: Enterprise Servers
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Servers: Small-scale Servers
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Clothes Dryers
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Computers: Tablets/Slates
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Computers: Integrated Desktop Computers
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Small Network Equipment: Cable and DSL Modems
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Small Network Equipment: Optical Network Devices
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Small Network Equipment: Cable and DSL Integrated Access Devices
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Small Network Equipment: Routers
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Small Network Equipment: Switches
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Small Network Equipment: Access Points
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Telephones: Cordless Phones, Answering Machines, and Combination Units
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Telephones: Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Phones
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Skylights
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Pool Pumps
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Boilers: Biomass Boiler, Wood-Pellet-Fired
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Ductless Heating and Cooling
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Roof Coatings
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Roof Products (Other)
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Commercial Coffee Brewers
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Laboratory Grade Refrigerator and Freezer
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Computers: Portable All-In-One Computers
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Whole Building Systems
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Submetering - Energy Star | Sub-Metering Energy Use in Colleges and Universities: Incentives and Challenges
https://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/higher_ed/Submeter_energy_use.pdf
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Lighting - EnergyStar.gov | The ENERGY STAR Building Upgrade Manual
https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/tools-and-resources/building-upgrade-manual
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HVAC - ENERGY STAR Bring Your Green to Work
http://www.energystar.gov/work
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HVAC - The ENERGY STAR Building Upgrade Manual
https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/facility-owners-and-managers/existing-buildings/save-energy/comprehensive-approach/energy-star
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HVAC - ENERGY STAR | Building Upgrade Manual
https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/facility-owners-and-managers/existing-buildings/save-energy/comprehensive-approach/energy-star
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Planted Roof - Energy Star | Building Upgrade Manual
https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/facility-owners-and-managers/existing-buildings/save-energy/comprehensive-approach/energy-star
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Lighting - DOE | ENERGY STAR Building Upgrade Manual: U.S. Lighting Market Characterization - Volume 1 - National Lighting Inventory And Energy Consumption Estimate (2002)
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/ssl/lmc_vol1_final.pdf
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Lighting - EnergyStar.gov | Building Upgrade Manual
https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/facility-owners-and-managers/existing-buildings/save-energy/comprehensive-approach/energy-star
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HVAC - Energy Use
HVAC consumes an average of 30% of a facility’s energy use.1 Much of that use is wasted, at times right through the front door. Other times t...
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Lighting - LEED O+M: Existing Buildings (v4)
Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design for Operations & Maintenance: Existing Buildings (LEED O+M: EB) addresses lighting systems through...
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Lighting - Finding: Savings of over 30% is possible in just one year.
Finding: Savings of over 30% is possible in just one year. Scope: 245 Buildings in the 2011 National Building Competition Source: EnergyStar.gov | ...
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Planted Roof - Life Cycle Analysis
When making roofing project decisions, you should compare the life cycle cost of the proposed planted roof to the conventional option for your facil...
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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...
Materials
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IT Equipment
Office equipment, such as computers and display monitors, can be energy intensive. Many newly manufactured computers and monitors are ENERGY STAR... -
Reach in Refrigeration
Refrigerated cooler units can house chilled beverages, salads, and other pre-packaged foods. Units with doors are more efficient than those that ar... -
Salad Bar
Open display counters often house salad components, pre-made items, and ingredients for made-to-order items (see also Hot Food Service). Select equ... -
Oven
Convection ovens are common in food service. Look for equipment that carries the Energy Star label for energy efficiency. -
Under Counter Refrigeration
Under-counter refrigeration units should have fully-gasketed doors to fully contain the cold air within, and walls should be adequately insulated. W... -
Freezer
Walk-in and reach-in freezers should have fully-gasketed doors to fully contain the cold air within, and walls should be adequat... -
Refrigerator
Walk-in and reach-in refrigeration units should have fully-gasketed doors to fully contain the cold air within, and walls should... -
Hot Pre-Made Food Pick Up
Pre-made pick-up stations (sometimes referred to as "grab-and-go") requires food to be maintained for periods of time at a certain temperature. The... -
Hot to Order Food
Certain food items are often prepared to-order in front of patrions. These stations are often composed of cooking equipment behind a counter that i... -
Deep Fryer
Deep Fryers require energy to heat oil to high temperatures. They also require ventilation directly above the equipment and specialized suppression ... -
Dish Washing Station
Dish washing stations consist of multiple-compartment sinks or basins with faucets and pre-wash sprayers as well as high-tempera... -
Kitchen Appliances
Kitchen equipment, such as dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, and water coolers, can be energy and water intensive; its important to seek out ene... -
Copy Equipment
Copiers, fax machines and other office equipment can be energy intensive. Many newly manufactured copiers, printers, scanners and fax machines are ... -
Fluorescent (including CFL)
Fluorescent lights are more efficient and last longer than incandescent lights, but they are becoming obsolete as they are replaced in the market by...