Resources for Implementing Executive Order 13834
Efficient Federal Operations
Executive Order (E.O.) 13834, Efficient Federal Operations, was signed on May 17, 2018. Click on the topics below for links to relevant U.S. codes, public laws, guidance, and resources to assist agencies in implementing E.O. 13834. The Implementing Instructions for E.O. 13834, Efficient Federal Operations, issued on April 30, 2019, includes directives to update existing technical guidance to support effective implementation. Guidance listed below may be under review; revised guidance and other resources will be added to this page as they are updated and released.
E.O. Sec. 2(a): Achieve and maintain annual reductions in building energy use and implement energy efficiency measures that reduce costs.
U.S. Code
- 42 U.S.C. § 6834: Federal Building Energy Efficiency Standards
- 42 U.S.C. § 8253: Energy Management Requirements
Public Laws
Guidance
- EISA Facility Management and Benchmarking Guidance
- Federal Building Metering Guidance
- Guidelines Establishing Criteria for Excluding Buildings
Federal Resources
- Energy Management in Federal Facilities
- Energy Efficiency in Data Centers
- ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
- GSA Energy Management Support and Services
- GSA Proving Ground Program
- Submetering Wizard
- Cost-Effective Upgrades Tool
- See additional resources under Performance Contracting and Sustainable Buildings.
E.O. Sec. 2(b): Meet statutory requirements relating to the consumption of renewable energy and electricity.
U.S. Code
- 10 U.S.C. § 2911: Energy Performance Goals and Master Plan
- 42 U.S.C. § 15852: Federal Purchase Requirement
Public Laws
Federal Resources
- Renewable Energy Resource Guide
- Guide to Integrating Renewable Energy in Federal Construction
- Large-Scale Renewable Energy Guide
- Procuring Solar Energy: A Guide for Federal Facility Decision Makers
- REopt and REopt Lite tools for optimizing energy systems
- See additional resources under Performance Contracting and Sustainable Buildings.
E.O. Sec. 2(c): Reduce potable and non-potable water consumption, and comply with stormwater management requirements.
U.S. Code
- 10 U.S.C. § 2866: Water Conservation at Military Installations
- 42 U.S.C. § 6834: Federal Building Energy Efficiency Standards
- 42 U.S.C. § 8253: Energy Management Requirements
- 42 U.S.C. § 17094: Storm Water Runoff Requirements for Federal Development Projects
Public Laws
Guidance
- EISA Facility Management and Benchmarking Guidance
- Federal Building Metering Guidance
- Technical Guidance on Implementing Stormwater Runoff Requirements
Federal Resources
- Water Efficiency in Federal Buildings and Campuses
- WaterSense Water-Efficient Products
- Submetering Wizard
- Cost-Effective Upgrades Tool
- See additional resources under Performance Contracting and Sustainable Buildings.
E.O. Sec. 2(d): Utilize performance contracting to achieve energy, water, building modernization, and infrastructure goals.
U.S. Code
- 10 U.S.C. § 2866: Water Conservation at Military Installations
- 10 U.S.C. § 2913: Energy Savings Contracts and Activities
- 42 U.S.C. § 8256: Incentives for Agencies
- 42 U.S.C. § 8287: Authority to Enter into Contracts
Public Laws
Federal Resources
E.O. Sec. 2(e): Ensure that new construction and major renovations conform to applicable building energy efficiency requirements and sustainable design principles; consider building efficiency when renewing or entering into leases; implement space utilization and optimization practices; and annually assess and report on building conformance to sustainability metrics.
U.S Code
- 42 U.S.C. § 6834: Federal Building Energy Efficiency Standards
- 42 U.S.C. § 8253: Energy Management Requirements
- 42 U.S.C. § 8254: Establishment and Use of Life Cycle Cost Methods and Procedures
- 42 U.S.C. § 17091: Leasing
- 42 U.S.C. § 17092: High-Performance Green Federal Buildings
- 42 U.S.C. § 17093: Federal Green Building Performance
- 42 U.S.C. § 17094: Storm Water Runoff Requirements for Federal Development Projects
Public Laws
- Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
- Energy Policy Act of 1992
- Energy Policy Act of 2005
- Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016
Guidance
Federal Resources
- GSA Office of High Performance Buildings
- FEMP Optimized Design Resources
- Sustainable Facilities Tool
- ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
- Net Zero Energy, Water, and Waste for Federal Buildings and Campuses
- See additional resources under Facility Energy Efficiency, Water Management, Waste Management, and Acquisition and Electronics Stewardship.
E.O. Sec. 2(f): Implement waste prevention and recycling measures and comply with all Federal requirements with regard to solid, hazardous, and toxic waste management and disposal.
U.S. Code
- 42 U.S.C. § 6901: Congressional Findings
- 42 U.S.C. § 6962(f): Federal Procurement
Public Laws
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976
- Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986
Federal Resources
E.O. Sec. 2(g): Acquire, use, and dispose of products and services, including electronics, in accordance with statutory mandates for purchasing preference, Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements, and other applicable Federal procurement policies.
U.S. Code
- 7 U.S.C. § 8102: Biobased Market Programs
- 42 U.S.C. § 6962: Federal Procurement
- 42 U.S.C. § 8259b: Federal Procurement of Energy Efficient Products
Public Laws
- Clean Air Act
- Energy Policy Act of 2005
- Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976
Federal Resources
E.O. Sec. 2(h): Track and, as required by section 7(b) of this order, report on energy management activities, performance improvements, cost reductions, greenhouse gas emissions, energy and water savings, and other appropriate performance measures.
U.S. Code
- 42 U.S.C. § 8253: Energy Management Requirements
- 42 U.S.C. § 8258: Reports
- 42 U.S.C. § 13218: Reports
- 42 U.S.C. § 17143: Government Efficiency Status Reports
- 42 U.S.C. § 17144: OMB Government efficiency reports and scorecards
Public Laws
Guidance
Agencies must continue to meet statutory fleet management requirements, including petroleum reduction, acquisition of alternative fueled and low emitting vehicles, and use of alternative fuel.
U.S. Code
- 42 U.S.C. § 6374: Alternative Fuel Use by Light Duty Federal Vehicles
- 42 U.S.C. § 13212: Minimum Federal Fleet Requirement
- 42 U.S.C. § 13218: Reports
- 42 U.S.C. § 17053: Federal Fleet Fueling Centers
- 42 U.S.C. § 17142: Procurement and Acquisition of Alternative Fuels
Public Laws
Guidance
Federal Resources
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