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Energy Conservation ServicesFederal agencies are required to meet a number of energy and water management goals mandated through Executive Orders, legislation and other requirements addressing energy conservation. Agencies can get assistance to meet their energy reduction needs with an Energy and Water Conservation Program from GSA's Southeast Sunbelt Region. To learn more about how GSA can work with your agency, use the contact information on the upper right. Federal facilities managers can count on GSA to provide first class workplaces while ensuring environmental stewardship through energy conservation and environmentally responsible building design. The Energy Conservation Program offers strategic energy management programs that reduce utility costs and energy consumption by promoting optimal energy use without impacting tenant comfort. Helping Client Agencies Meet Their Energy Needs Federal customers look to GSA's energy program to procure green and non-green power that is cost effective and environmentally responsible. GSA partners with investor owned utility companies, national associations, and nonprofit environmental organizations to disseminate information on energy related issues. To comply with energy executive orders the energy program:
Examples of GSA's achievements in energy efficiency in the Southeast Sunbelt Region include:
Federal employees can help lower energy consumption by turning off computers and other equipment at the conclusion of the workday, configuring computer equipment to enter power save mode after 10 minutes of inactivity, using task and office lighting purposefully, and reducing plug load (eliminating space heaters, personal refrigerators, and other such equipment). The Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) offers an energy saving checklist for the office, and a facility energy checklist to reduce fuel costs.
Last Reviewed 10/28/2008
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