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Sustainable Facilities Tool
Sustainable Facilities Tool General Services Administration
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Energy
Water
Executive Order 13693:
Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next DecadeExplore Annotated EO 13693Click through an annotated Executive Order 13693 to learn more about federal sustainability plans over the next decade.
Plug Loads
Continue reading: Plug Loads
Plug loads refer to energy used by equipment that is plugged into an outlet. In an office, key plug loads include computer and monitors, printers, and copiers. Plug loads can average approximately 30% of electricity use in office settings, much of which can be attributed to parasitic loads.
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Plan
Plan OverviewDiscover Potential Upgrades
Cost-Effective Upgrades
Want to incorporate high-performance measures into your building? Determine which upgrades and energy conservation measures could be most cost-effective based on the size and location of your building.
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Procure
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Products
- Appliances
- Biomedical Equipment and Supplies
- Building Finishes
- Building Furnishings
- Cafeteria Products
- Cleaning Products
- Construction Materials
- Contracted Printing Products
- Doors and Windows
- HVAC/Mechanical
- Landscaping Products
- Lighting and Ceiling Fans
- Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease
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Green Procurement Compilation
The Green Procurement Compilation (GPC) is a comprehensive green purchasing resource designed for federal contracting personnel and program managers.
Learn more about the GPCSample Contract Language for Environmental Programs
View generic solicitation/contract language that can be used to incorporate minimum sustainability requirements into contracts for products.
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Assess
Evaluate your proficiency in high-priority performances
Through FEDSAT, federal facility managers can assess their knowledge, identify areas where additional training is needed, and locate free training resources available from the Federal government, industry associations, and other sources, to fill the gaps. Upon successful demonstration of all core competencies, registered users will receive a FEDSAT Certificate of Completion, demonstrating fulfillment of the FBPTA requirements.
Get Started with FEDSATAbout FEDSAT
The Federal Facilities Skills Assessment Tool (FEDSAT) is a high-quality, no-cost, online skills assessment tool for federal facility managers to achieve and demonstrate FBPTA compliance.
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Community Case Studies
- Collaborative Knowledge Work Environments
- Connected Workplace
- Norris Cotton Federal Building: Continuously Green
- The 911 Federal Building: Paying Attention to Building Performance
- Greener Real Estate with Existing Buildings: The Bennett Federal Building
- Historically Sustainable Nakamura Courthouse
- Sustainable by Design: The NICC
- Cost and Benefit of Green Cleaning
- Centralized Filing
- GSA Green Carpet Spec
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- Appliances
- Biomedical Equipment and Supplies
- Building Finishes
- Building Furnishings
- Cafeteria Products
- Cleaning Products
- Construction Materials
- Contracted Printing Products
- Doors and Windows
- HVAC/Mechanical
- Landscaping Products
- Lighting and Ceiling Fans
- Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease
- Miscellaneous
- Non-Paper Office Products
- Office Electronics
- Paper Office Products
- Park and Recreation
- Personal Care
- Plumbing Systems
- Refrigeration Systems
- Renewable Energy
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