New law bars LEED energy certifications for DoD building projects

Jan 03, 2012

The Defense Department is barred from using any money to certify its buildings LEED Gold or Platinum, under a law President Obama signed Dec. 31.

Obama calls for $2B in energy savings performance contracts

President Obama in a memo Friday called on agencies to enter into at least $2 billion in total contracts aimed at reducing their building energy use over the next two years. (2)

Turn off the lights! Feds' $7B power bill in cross hairs

The government has just three years left to cut energy at its facilities by nearly one-third. And with power costs rising and Congress slashing budgets, energy conservation efforts are all the more pressing. (2)

Green gov mandates threatened by budget cuts

Budget cuts are scuttling agency efforts to meet green government mandates, such as using more renewable energy and producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions. (2)

Army wants to cut energy costs at stateside bases

Every year the Army spends $4 billion on energy. Of that, two-thirds is spent on operational energy. The remaining $1.3 billion is spent on facilities in the United States. (4)

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New law bars LEED energy certifications for DoD building projects

Obama calls for $2B in energy savings performance contracts

Turn off the lights! Feds' $7B power bill in cross hairs

Green gov mandates threatened by budget cuts

Army wants to cut energy costs at stateside bases

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New law bars LEED energy certifications for DoD building projects

Obama calls for $2B in energy savings performance contracts

Turn off the lights! Feds' $7B power bill in cross hairs

Green gov mandates threatened by budget cuts

Army wants to cut energy costs at stateside bases

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	Green Government News New law bars LEED energy certifications for DoD building projects The Defense Department is barred from using any money to certify its buildings LEED Gold or Platinum, under a law President Obama signed Dec. 31. (6) Obama calls for $2B in energy savings performance contracts President Obama in a memo Friday called on agencies to enter into at least $2 billion in total contracts aimed at reducing their building energy use over the next two years. (2) Turn off the lights! Feds' $7B power bill in cross hairs The government has just three years left to cut energy at its facilities by nearly one-third. And with power costs rising and Congress slashing budgets, energy conservation efforts are all the more pressing. (2) Green gov mandates threatened by budget cuts Budget cuts are scuttling agency efforts to meet green government mandates, such as using more renewable energy and producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions. (2) Army wants to cut energy costs at stateside bases Every year the Army spends $4 billion on energy. Of that, two-thirds is spent on operational energy. The remaining $1.3 billion is spent on facilities in the United States. (4) More Headlines Air Force base in Greenland sells $1M in scrap metal Air Force base's initiative: an all-electric fleet GSA delays plan to charge employees thousands in parking costs GSA employees to pay thousands for parking starting August White House lays out strategy for IT recycling Committee backs DoD plan to eliminate greenhouse gases on bases Budget woes could hurt push for solar power Postal Service cuts electricity use, increases petroleum needs Building projects slow to a trickle New rule accelerates green procurement Committee wants to reduce hurdles for renewable energy efforts Message to agencies: Don't lose it, reuse it New data reveals government's carbon footprint OMB: Most agencies reduced energy use at facilities Obama: All fleet purchases must be alternative fuel vehicles by 2015 Sustainability efforts to move ahead despite budget cuts GSA updates construction standards to promote energy efficiency Postal Service ‘green teams' save millions by recycling, other steps Government identifies public land suitable for solar energy projects Police agencies buying hybrids to save fuel, cut emissions Search the Green Government Archives for more News