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EO 13423 = P2 Opportunities. Sustain the Mission Preserve the Environment Secure our Future. Energy & Water Management Green Purchasing P2 & Hazardous Materials Solid Waste Diversion & Recycling. Sustainable Design and High Performance Buildings Vehicle Fleet Management
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EO 13423 = P2 Opportunities Sustain the Mission Preserve the Environment Secure our Future
Energy & Water Management Green Purchasing P2 & Hazardous Materials Solid Waste Diversion & Recycling Sustainable Design and High Performance Buildings Vehicle Fleet Management Electronic Stewardship Strengthening Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management
Implement Sustainable Practices • Energy efficiency and reductions in GHG • Use of renewable energy • Reduction in water consumption intensity • Acquisition of green products and services • Pollution prevention • Cost-effective waste prevention and recycling programs • Increased diversion of solid waste • Sustainable design/high performance buildings • Vehicle fleet management • Electronics Stewardship
Mechanics • Expansion of the EMS • Training • Baseline • Planning Goals • Reporting
Energy and Water Management • Improve Energy Efficiency • 3% annually through end of FY 2015. • 30% reduction thru FY2015 (2003 Baseline). • . Utilize Renewable Energy Sources • >50% energy used from renewable sources. • Generate energy on site for agency use. • Reduce Water Consumption • 2% annually through end of FY 2015. • 16% by end FY 2015 (2007 Baseline).
Green Purchasing & Product Designation • Environmentally Preferred Purchases • Requires purchase of green goods & services. • Minimum 30% post consumer fiber paper. • EPEAT • 95% standard • Green Suppliers Network • Design for the Environment
Pollution Prevention & Toxic Materials • Reduce wastes and use of toxic and hazardous substances • NPEP • EPEAT • Green Suppliers Network • Design for the Environment
Solid Waste Recycling & Diversion • Increase diversion of solid wastes & maintain recycling programs. • FY2000 baseline for goals • 35% recycling goal • Continuous Improvement After Reaching 35% • WasteWise • GreenScapes • WARM model
Sustainable Design High Performance Buildings • What is the cost of going Green? • LEEDs Existing Buildings Program • 15 percent of the existing building inventory by year 2015 incorporates the sustainable practices in the Guiding Principles. • Sustainable Site • Energy Efficiency • Water Efficiency
Vehicle Fleet Management • Reduce petrol consumption by 2% annually. • Increase alternate fuel by 10% annually. • Use plug-in hybrids • EPA Region 4 POCs for Bio-Diesel Collaborative: • Dale Aspy: 404-562-9041 • Alan Powell: 404-562-9045.
Electronics Stewardship • 95% of purchases are EPEAT registered. • Computers and monitors are Energy Star. • Policies which extend the useful life. • Environmentally sound disposal practices • EPEAT • Federal Electronics Challenge