High-Performance Building Design, Operations and Maintenance
Federal agencies must meet all applicable energy management regulations whether their facilities are standing, under renovation, or new construction. This represents an opportunity for the federal government to lead by example with energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and other sustainable design principles.
This section helps federal agencies think through questions involved in new construction and renovation projects, including how to:
- Leverage sustainable design principles
- Evaluate the life-cycle costs of investments
- Implement energy-savings projects
- Select an energy-wise design firm
- Ensure energy security and continuity
After construction, and for standing federal facilities, effective operations and maintenance are some of the most cost-effective methods for ensuring long-term reliability, safety, and energy efficiency. Learn more about implementing cost-effective technologies and practices for long-term energy-efficient operations and maintenance.
As an additional resource, FEMP sponsors a high-performance federal buildings database to showcase successful sustainable design, operations, and maintenance projects.