Resources

General Information Regarding EO 13514, EO 13423 and Other Government Policies

• FedWorld.govThe Fed World web site is a gateway to government information. The site serves as the online locator service for a comprehensive inventory of information disseminated by the Federal Government.
• U.S. Government Telephone and Email DirectoryA comprehensive directory of contact information for all levels and agencies of the federal government.
• GovEventsAlways know what's going on with the key topics that interest you, the government community. Search, track and register for events.
• The New Sustainable FrontierA guide to sustainability in government produced by the GSA. The mission of the GSA is to develop, promote, and assess conformance with management policies and regulations for the effective and efficient stewardship of Federal real property assets and alternative workplaces.
• July 2009 OMB Scorecard for Energy, Transportation, and EnvironmentThe July 2009 management scorecard for government agencies.
• FedCenter Guide to EO 13423The Federal Facilities Environmental Stewardship & Compliance Assistance Center provides news, resources and guides related to EO 13423.
• Instructions for Implementing EO 13423The purpose of this document is to define agency requirements for implementing E.O. 13423 and to define broad strategies for achieving them. This document is the first of such E.O. implementing instructions.
• FedCenter Guide to EO 13514The Federal Facilities Environmental Stewardship & Compliance Assistance Center provides news, resources and guides related to EO 13423.
• Government Economic Stimulus Weekly RoundupWeekly update on when, where, and how federal, state, and local governments are spending their stimulus money.

Facility Design and Management

• U.S. Green Building Council: Using Executive Authority to Achieve Greener Buildings A guide from the USGBC for policymakers to enhance sustainability and efficiency in multifamily and commercial buildings. Note: Opens directly to PDF.
• InhabitatInhabitat.com is a weblog devoted to the future of design, tracking the innovations in technology, practices and materials that are pushing architecture and home design towards a smarter and more sustainable future.
• Green Building ProThe Green Building Pro editorial team regularly selects case studies of projects that highlight a variety of sustainable design features.

Procurement Resources

• The Acquisition Services Directorate, U.S. Department of the InteriorThe Acquisition Services Directorate, a line of business within the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Business Center, provides a full spectrum of acquisition services to all Federal agencies.
• ICF International Green GovernmentThrough their work on Climate Friendly Parks with the National Park Service, Green the Capitol with the U.S. House of Representatives, and many other federal, state, local, and private sector organizations, ICF has factored sustainable acquisition and electronics stewardship into broader sustainability plans.
• BioPreferredThe BioPreferredSM program aims to increase the purchase and use of renewable, environmentally friendly biobased products while providing "green" jobs and new markets for farmers, manufacturers, and vendors.
• Natural Resources Defense Council Part of the Green Business Series, this Green Guide helps you develop an easy to follow green purchasing guide.

Renewable Energy

• SmartGrid.gov SmartGrid.gov is a resource for information about the Smart Grid and government-sponsored Smart Grid projects. The information on SmartGrid.gov provides consumers and stakeholders with the tools and resources they need to understand the Smart Grid and the range of Smart Grid technologies, policies, and solutions.
• Army Energy ProgramThe current Army energy strategy for renewable energy takes an expansive view of renewable energy that encompasses thermal energy from renewable sources. As a result, the Army is developing a strategy and implementing projects to satisfy Congressional, Administration, and DoD mandates and directives.
• Federal Energy Management Program: Greenhouse GasesThe FEMP Greenhouse Gas Program Overview summarizes Federal requirements and FEMP services surrounding greenhouse gas management
• DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable EnergyThe Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) invests in clean energy technologies that strengthen the economy, protect the environment, and reduce dependence on foreign oil.
• Smart Grid BlogThe Smart Grid Blog is sponsored by National Technical Systems and written by the engineers and staff of the NTS Advanced Technology Group. NTS provides companies and government organizations throughout the world with process and product compliance services, testing services, engineering services and program management support.
• Federal Energy Management Program: Glossary of TermsAn alphabetized list that covers commonly used terminology associated with energy management in the Federal sector. Terms are organized by category.

Transportation and Alternative Fuels

• DOE Fuel Cells Technology ProgramThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Program conducts comprehensive efforts to overcome the technological, economic, and institutional obstacles to the widespread commercialization of fuel cells and related technologies.
• Alternative Fuel & Fleet Efficiency programThe Alternative Fuel & Fleet Efficiency program works to increase the use of the alternative fuels, the purchase and lease of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV's), and the fleet efficiency of USDA's nationwide fleet.
• Fleet Management Guidance for Federal AgenciesThis fleet guidance document issued by DOE's FEMP in April 2010 is organized around a cyclical fleet management framework--plan, collect, strategize, and implement.

Water Conservation, Waste Management and Recycling

• EPA WaterSenseWaterSense is an EPA-sponsored partnership program that seeks to protect the future of our nation's water supply by promoting water efficiency and enhancing the market for water-efficient products, programs, and practices.
• Alliance for Water EfficiencyThe Alliance for Water Efficiency is a stakeholder-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the efficient and sustainable use of water.
• The Rain SaverSince 2006, Steve has been researching and testing rainwater harvesting products from Australia, Germany and the USA to come up with the best products for each system.
• Waste ManagementWaste Management, Inc. is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America.
• ICF International Green GovernmentICF provides a broad range of services to help prevent pollution and waste. CF is a recognized leader in compliance consulting for EPCRA; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act; Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act; and Toxic Substances Control Act.

Workplace and Home Resources

• The Green WorkplaceIn The Green Workplace, Leigh Stringer, an expert on sustainable workplace design and strategy, shows companies on the cusp of radically transforming their practices how to bring together diverse teams and establish new organizational governance for creative problem-solving in greening their workplace.
• Planet Green's How to Go Green: At WorkPlanet Green is the first and only 24-hour eco-lifestyle television network with a robust online presence and community.