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Northeast & Caribbean (2)
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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 Northeast and Caribbean Region. The Energy and Water Conservation Program offers strategic energy management programs that reduce utility costs and energy consumption by promoting optimal energy use without impacting tenant comfort. Resources are offered to all federal agencies and nonprofit organizations within the region. Helping Client Agencies Meet Their Energy Needs Federal and non 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 how GSA's Energy and Water Conservation Program works in the Northeast and Caribbean Region:
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). Follow this link for more information on what employees can do to conserve energy. 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 10/31/2008
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