The Supplier Accelerator
The Supplier Accelerator: Tools and Resources to Support Supplier Decarbonization
The Supplier Accelerator series, launched by the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and the General Services Administration (GSA), aims to equip U.S. Government suppliers with resources, tools and information to transition to clean energy and invest in technologies and efficiencies to cut emissions from their operations.
The inaugural webinar series and resources below guide organizations through Federal programs and financial incentives introduced by the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to help them improve their operations and achieve shared goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Sessions feature speakers from the Treasury Department, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Energy (DOE) and supplier organizations.
Federal Climate and
Energy Programs for the
Private Sector
Learn about U.S. Government technical assistance programs and resources to help your organization address sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Related Resources:
- Better Climate Challenge
– DOE program to help organizations to reduce portfolio-wide GHG emissions (scope 1 & 2) by at least 50% within 10 years. - Better Buildings – DOE program for organizations with commercial buildings and industrial plants to accelerate investment and share best practices on energy efficiency.
- Better Plants – DOE program to support manufacturers in meeting energy, water, waste, and carbon reduction goals.
- Center for Corporate Climate Leadership – EPA resource center for greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement and management.
- Sustainable Facilities Tool and Green Procurement Compilation (GSA) – GSA tools for sustainable facilities, including energy efficiency and clean energy.
Programs and Tax Credits for On-Site Renewable Energy, Efficient Buildings, and Clean Vehicles
Learn about programs and incentives, including Inflation Reduction Act tax credits, that can help you accelerate Scope 1 emission reductions through on-site energy generation, building efficiency and clean vehicles.
Related Resources:
- Inflation Reduction Act Guidebook – White House overview of Inflation Reduction Act incentives, grants and loans to support climate action and clean energy.
- GHG Emission Reduction Planning Framework for Building Portfolios – DOE guidance for organizations seeking to reduce GHG emissions for their building portfolios and vehicle fleets.
- Better Buildings Financing Navigator – DOE platform describing financing options for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
- Scope 1 and Scope 2 Inventory Guidance and Calculation Tools – EPA tools to support development of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions inventories and track progress on emission reductions.
- NREL EVI-locate Tool – DOE tool to help organizations produce electric vehicle changing station projects and cost estimates.
- Alternative Fuels Data Center – DOE tools to help those in the transportation field reduce emissions and increase efficiency.
Buying Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity More Rapidly and Effectively
Learn about strategies and mechanisms to buy carbon pollution-free electricity and tools that can help you home in on the best options for your organization.
Related Resources:
- Green Power Partnership – EPA program to support organizations in using green power to protect human health and the environment.
- Guide to Purchasing Green Power – EPA information about the green power procurement process, green power supply options and benefits of green power purchasing.
- Renewable Energy Project Development Toolbox – EPA tools and resources to understand and engage with renewable energy opportunities in the U.S.
- NREL Procurement Analysis Tool – DOE tool to support commercial and industrial buyers with procuring voluntary renewable energy.
