Department of CommerceSustainable Programs Brief

Helping to make a Sustainable World

Big “A” Acquisition ConferenceMay 4, 2011

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Agenda

• Federal Sustainability Mandates• Sustainability Plan Goals• Green Acquisition• Other Ways to Make a Difference• Questions

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Federal Sustainability Mandates

• Executive Order (E.O.) 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance, October 5, 2009

• “…to establish an integrated strategy towards sustainability in the Federal Government and to make reduction of greenhouse gas emissions a priority for Federal agencies…”

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• Executive Order 13514:– 8 goals– Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan (SSPP)– Environmental Management System (EMS)

• President’s OMB scorecard tracks progress

Federal Sustainability Mandates, Continued

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Sustainability Plan Goals

Agency Goals:• Goal 1: Scope 1 & 2 GHG Reduction• Goal 2: Scope 3 GHG Reduction/Develop and Maintain Agency

Comprehensive GHG Inventory• Goal 3: High Performance Sustainability Design/Green

Buildings/Regional and Local Planning• Goal 4: Water Use Efficiency and Management• Goal 5: Pollution Prevention and Waste Elimination• Goal 6: Sustainable Acquisition• Goal 7: Electronic Stewardship and Data Centers• Goal 8: Agency Specific Innovation and Government-wide Support

Sustainability Plan Goal 6: Sustainable Acquisition

• Mandates 95% purchasing of:– Recycled-content– Biobased– Energy-efficient– Water-efficient– Environmentally preferable– Non-ozone depleting substances

• Contract auditing6

Commerce OMB Sustainability Scorecard

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Proposed OMB Scorecard, January 2011

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Commerce FY10 Status

GHG Inventory submitted on time

Reduced Energy Intensity

Renewable Energy Use

Reduced Potable Water Intensity

Reduced Fleet Petroleum Use

Sustainable Buildings

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DOC Progress

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Making A Difference:Why Buy Green?

• Life-cycle cost savings• Saves finite resources• Keeps trash out of landfills and

elsewhere…• Improves health and safety• Reduced liability• Reduced dependence on foreign

oil

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Making A Difference:Why Buy Green?

• The Federal government:– Spent $500 billion on goods and services in FY08– Manages or owns nearly 1 in 5 acres in the U.S.– Single largest domestic buyer and user of energy– Spends $3.5 billion annually to power buildings– Purchases $74 billion of IT equipment per year

• We can drive the market for green products17

Green PurchasingFederal Mandates

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act• Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (2002 Farm

Bill) Section 9002• Energy Policy Act of 2005• Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008• Clean Air Act• EO 13423 • EO 13514

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Green Purchasing:Federal Acquisition Regulations

• Subchapter D– Part 23: Requirements– Part 52: Contract Clauses

• Must buy green subject to– Performance – Availability– Price

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DOC Green Procurement Program

• CAM 1323.70

• Policy: Purchase green products and services to the maximum extent practicable

• Responsibilities:– Requesting Officials/Users/Program Offices– Contracting Officers

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Green Purchasing Applicability

• Applicable to all types of acquisitions:– Direct purchases– Performance contracts– Micro-purchases– Simplified acquisitions– Purchases of commercial items

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Green Product Categories• Recycled-content• Energy-efficient

– Computers• Water-efficient• Biobased• Non-ozone depleting substances• Environmentally preferable• Alternative fuels & alternative fuel vehicles

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Green Categories:Recycled-Content

A.k.a. “contains recovered materials” “Comprehensive Procurement Guideline” (CPG) items “EPA-designated” items• Products containing materials recovered or

diverted from solid waste and used to manufacture new products

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Recycled-ContentCategories

• Construction• Landscaping• Non-paper office products• Paper products• Park and recreation• Transportation• Vehicle• Miscellaneous

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• Products with reduced energy consumption

• Goal: 3% annual reduction in energy intensity

• Don’t forget to enable Energy Star features!

Green Categories:Energy-Efficient

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Green Categories:Computers

• Purchase only EPEAT-registered computers• More than 3,200 choices• www.epeat.net

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• Products with reduced water consumption

• Faucets, showerheads, toilets

• Goal: 2% annual reduction in water intensity

Green Categories:Water-Efficient

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Green Categories:Biobased/BioPreferred

• Agricultural, forestry, or marine ingredients• Often biodegradable & less toxic

www.biopreferred.gov

• Cafeteriaware, cleaning products, carpets, lubricants, lawn and garden care, and more

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Non-Ozone-Depleting Substances

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• Replacement chemicals that do not harm the ozone layer

• Identified by EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Program

• Refrigerants, fire extinguishers, etc…

Environmentally Preferable Products

• Reduced effect on human health or the environment

• No designated list, but look for– Green cleaning products– Mercury-free thermometers– Double-sided printers

• http://www.epa.gov/epp/ 30

Alternative Fuels & Alternative Fuel Vehicles

• Fuels not derived from petroleum– E.g. biodiesel, electricity, ethanol, hydrogen,

natural gas, propane• AFVs: designed to operate using at least one

of these alternative fuels

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Green Purchasing: Vehicles

• Other vehicle purchasing tips:– Purchase higher fuel-economy vehicles– Purchase cars instead of SUVs or trucks– Reduce the number of vehicles purchased– Ensure that flex fuel is available at point of use

• Refuel flex-fuel vehicles with alternative fuels

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How to Buy Green

• Most mandatory sources offer green products• Look for third-party certifications• Read the specs• Green contract language

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Contracting

• Include GPP language when buying supplies and services, including– Janitorial– New buildings and Renovations– Vehicle and Facility Maintenance– Meetings / Conference Services– Cafeterias

• Tenants, concessionaires, lease agreements34

Contracting• Specify green products in scope of work

– Especially when contractors use their own materials– Inserting a FAR clause in the contract is not enough

• Performance-based contracting

• Monitor compliance!• Sample contract language:

– http://www.fedcenter.gov/programs/buygreen/ 35

Contracting

• Every section of a contract can be greened, especially:– Section C: Specify Green Requirements– Section D: Packaging and Marking– Sections L/M: Green Evaluation Factors

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Green Purchasing:Further Information

• Bureau Environmental Designees: http://www.osec.doc.gov/oas/environmental/purchasing.htm

• Commerce Acquisition Manual http://oam.eas.commerce.gov/CAPPS_cam.html – Section 1323.70: Green Procurement Program

• http://www.fedcenter.gov/programs/buygreen/ – Resources including sample green contract language

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Office of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Programs (OSEEP)

Rob Tomiak, Associate Director 202-482-6212 rtomiak@doc.gov

Bob Scinta, Facility Energy 202-482-3114 rscinta@doc.gov

Greg Falzetta, Environmental Compliance 202-482-1080 gfalzetta@doc.gov

Rosaline Hill, Recycling and HAZWASTE 202-482-5949 rhill9@doc.gov

Morris Thompson, Renewable Energy 202-482-0540 mthompson2@doc.gov

Carter Boggess, Program Analyst 202-482-6067 cboggess@doc.gov

Genevieve Walker, Jill Dowling, and Frank Monteferrante: supporting NTIA on BTOP

Contract support through Analytical Services, Inc.: Jennifer Brundage 202-482-4774 Jbrundage@doc.govRachel Roberts 202-482-3444 Rroberts@doc.gov

http://www.osec.doc.gov/oas/ore.htm

Questions?

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Back-Up Slides

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Energy Savings Performance Contracts

• Partnership with an energy service company (ESCO)

• ESCO recommends and implements energy-conservation measures

• PAID FOR THROUGH SAVINGS• http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/

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How else can you make a difference?

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Be Energy Efficient • While in the office:

-Use natural light-Keep windows shut-Turn off equipment when not in use

• When you are out of the office:-Turn off the lights!-Turn computer off or set it to sleep mode

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Be Observant and Active• If you see:

– Leaking water faucets– Running toilets– Lights left on– Windows left open– Ducts taped shut

• Take Action! • Your Building Operations/Maintenance group

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Employee Commuting

Complete the annual commuter survey!!Potential personal actions to consider:

• Consider integrating telework, alternative work schedules, and regional telework centers in your work plan

• If you must drive, consider an alternative fueled or hybrid vehicle

• Encourage and participate in ridesharing• Consider public transit• Participate in the “guaranteed ride home” program• Consider biking, walking or jogging to work

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Business Travel

Potential personal actions to consider:• Increase utilization of conference calls, videoconferences,

webinars, web conferences• Include rail and bus travel option in on-line booking agents• Utilize alternative fuel/hybrids when renting vehicles

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Recycle

• Reduce the waste stream at home and at work:– Recycle cans, bottles, paper, newspaper, toner

cartridges, plastics, etc. – Divert what you can from the landfill; consider what

you put in the trash

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Innovation – Green Teams HCHB’s Green Team has initiated and led:• Toner Cartridge Exchange Program• Used Cell Phone Drive• Bi-weekly recruitment at all INDOC sessions• Earth Day planning• Plant Exchange Drive

Does your bureau or office have a “Green Team”? Take the lead! 48