Announcements

  • May 24, 2013

    Army releases 2012 Net Zero Progress Report

    The Army has released the Net Zero Pilot Installation Initiative Progress Report for 2012, containing information useful to implementing Net Zero. The Army now plans to issue a policy this year that will expand the Net Zero Initiative to all permanent Army installations.

  • May. 1, 2013

    April-May-June 2013 issue of the Public Works Digest now available

    The April-May-June 2013 issue of the Public Works Digest is now available on the EKO® Portal. In this issue: Environment and Sustainability.

  • Sep. 5, 2012

    Updated Renewable Energy Technology Cost Data for 2012 Available

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) has updated the Renewable Energy Technology Cost Data for 2012.

  • Feb. 14, 2012

    Presentations now available for the 2012 Army Net Zero Installation Conference

    The 2012 Army Net Zero Installation Conference presentations approved for public release are now available on this Engineering Knowledge Online (EKO®) Portal Web site.

  • Jan. 18, 2012

    U.S. Army and EPA sign Net Zero memorandum of understanding

    The U.S. Army and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are collaborating on the Army's "Net Zero" initiative to conserve energy and water while recycling waste at military installations.

  • Jan. 12, 2012

    2010 OMB Sustainability and Energy Scorecards for Federal Agencies

    On 19 April 2011, 24 Federal agencies and departments released, for the first time, their Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Sustainability and Energy Scorecards.

  • Dec. 21, 2011

    Army Net Zero Installation Conference announced by ASA(IE&E)

    On 19 Dec 2011, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment (ASA(IE&E)) announced the Army Net Zero Installation Conference that will be held on 18-20 January 2012 at Chicago, IL.

  • Dec. 8, 2011

    President Obama Issues Memorandum: Implementation of Energy Savings Projects and Performance-Based Contracting for Energy Savings

    On December 2, 2011, President Obama issued a memorandum to all executive departments and federal agencies outlining specific measures to be taken for upgrading the energy performance of buildings, thereby helping to reduce energy costs, cut pollution, and create jobs in the construction and energy sectors.

  • Nov. 21, 2011

    GreenGov 2011 Proceedings Posted

    The presentations given at the 2011 GreenGov Symposium held Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 2011 at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC are now available for viewing/downloading.

  • Feb. 24, 2011

    Army Announces Environmental Awards

    On January 26, 2011, the winners of the Secretary of the Army Environmental Awards for 2010 achievements were announced. Five installations, one organization, two teams, and one individual received awards for their efforts in the implementation of innovative research and development, environmental cost avoidance, habitat restoration, endangered species protection, identification and management of significant cultural resources, waste diversion and green procurement.