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Connect the dots between the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings and other industry standards, guidelines and rating systems. Updated for LEED v4.1 and WELL v2 in May 2019!
Plug loads refer to energy used by equipment that is plugged into an outlet. In an office, key plug loads include computer and monitors, printers, and copiers. Plug loads can average approximately 30% of electricity use in office settings, much of which can be attributed to parasitic loads.
Benchmark and measure workplace quality improvements between existing and new workplace conditions.
Determine which upgrades could be most cost-effective based on the size and location of your building.
The Green Procurement Compilation (GPC) is a comprehensive green purchasing resource designed for federal contracting personnel and program managers.
Learn more about the GPCView generic solicitation/contract language that can be used to incorporate minimum sustainability requirements into contracts for products.
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