sustainability

Help EPA better understand how you and your agency tackle purchasing environmentally preferable products and services.  EPA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program (EPP) is focused on allows the governement to purchase in a way that has a reduced impact on the environment.  No prior knowledge or experience is required in order to take this survey, which is eligible for one (1) CLP credit!

When Superstorm Sandy slammed into the eastern seaboard of the United States in late October, it left behind a devastating path of destruction.  Millions were left without power, more than 100 people lost their lives, shorelines and the homes along them were destroyed, wind damaged homes and toppled trees, and the usually bustling streets of New York City’s Financial District were flooded, washing away cars and not to mention closing the New York Stock Exchange for the first time due to weather since the late 1800s. 

Learn a step-by-step approach to placing a utility energy service contract (UESC) task order under a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Areawide Contract. Focus on developing skills related to the acquisition plan; preliminary audit and findings; feasibility study and project proposal; contract for construction; construction and installation; performance assurance and acceptance; post-construction; and commissioning.

This week, we mark the one-year anniversary of the FSSI Print Management initiative.

Two of the most prevalent sustainability-related discussions across the Federal Government are in regards to the challenges faced in tracking, measuring and reporting sustainable activities and knowing where to find and how to procure sustainable products & services.  In various forums, agency representatives have shared the need for a tool that will allow accurate tracking, measuring and reporting against sustainability goals; as well as, act as a guide for sustainable acquisition.

Per the latest OMB Scorecard release (June 2012), 11 out of 23 agencies scored "Red" in the Green Buildings category.  With various resources available (i.e., Energy and Utility Savings Performance Contracts, Space reduction/revitalization  mandates and green buildings certifications), where/why is the Federal government falling short in "greening" its facilities?