The mission of the Energy and Environment (E&E) Division is to serve USDA by providing policy, guidance, information, and coordination of external reporting for departmental agencies and staff offices in these areas:

• Alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles for USDA fleets
• Energy efficiency and energy and water conservation for USDA facilities
• Green Purchasing including recycled content, biobased, Energy Star and other green products and services for use in USDA programs and operations
• Waste prevention and recycling

The E&E staff works with USDA agency personnel to accomplish the government-wide goals and requirements in each of these areas as established by law, executive orders, and policy.

For more information, click on any topic area or for more information on environmental and energy activities in USDA visit www.greening.usda.gov!