On June 18th, DOE Headquarters was presented the Federal Electronics Challenge Gold Award for exemplary performance in Green Computing, including green procurement, energy efficient operations and maintenance, and environmentally safe disposition of surplus equipment. Receiving the award from EPA Assistant Administrator Jim Jones (left) was the Headquarters Green Computing Team, including Jeff Eagan (HS-22), Brian Costlow (MA-40 Director), Kathy Loftin and Tony Castellano (IM-60), and Kevin Cooke (Associate CIO). Twelve DOE sites received FEC Awards in June, the most of any federal agency, reflecting the Department's commitment to become the federal leader in electronics stewardship.  Associate CIO Kevin Cooke stated, "I am very proud of the accomplishments of our Headquarters Green Computing Team."

"Photo courtesy of U.S. EPA"

"Photo courtesy of U.S. EPA"