U.S. laboratories on average use far more energy and water per square foot than office buildings and other facilities because their activities are energy-intensive and their health and safety requirements are more stringent.
The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) encourages energy efficiency in laboratories through a whole-building approach that enables agencies and organizations to improve the efficiency of an entire facility rather than specific laboratory components.
Become a Smart Labs Accelerator Partner
The FEMP and Better Buildings Smart Labs Accelerator invites forward-leaning labs to commit to reducing energy use and implementing no- or low-cost measures in laboratories.
Climate Neutral Research Campuses
FEMP supports laboratory energy efficiency through the Climate Neutral Research Campuses initiative. See a five-step process to develop and implement climate action plans for research-based facilities.
Tool Kit
FEMP formerly collaborated with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to develop a resource tool kit for laboratory designers. These resources are now available on the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories website.
What Success Looks Like
Read a case study about two University of California campuses that increased laboratory exhaust efficiency and safety by using fume hood sash stickers.
Watch a video about the University of California Irvines's smart lab.