Department of Commerce Sustainable Programs Brief Helping to make a Sustainable World

Big “A” Acquisition Conference May 4, 2011

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Agenda

• Federal Sustainability Mandates • Sustainability Plan Goals • Green Acquisition • Other Ways to Make a Difference • Questions 2

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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Federal Sustainability Mandates, Continued

• Executive Order 13514: – 8 goals – Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan (SSPP) – Environmental Management System (EMS) • President’s OMB scorecard tracks progress 4

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 5

Sustainability Plan Goal 6: Sustainable Acquisition

• Mandates 95% purchasing of: – Recycled-content – Biobased – Energy-efficient – Water-efficient – Environmentally preferable – Non-ozone depleting substances • Contract auditing 6

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 Progress (includes green purchasing) 9

DOC Progress

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Anticipated FY 2011 Status

120% 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% -20% -40% -60% -80% 08 09 10

Greenhouse Gas Scope 1 & 2 Emissions

11 12 Fiscal Year 13 14 15 DOC Target NOAA NIST Census USPTO OS/HCHB NTIS NTIA 11

Anticipated FY 2011 Status

20% 10% 0% -10% -20% -30% -40%

Energy Intensity Reduction

-50% 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Fiscal Year 11 12 13 14 15 DOC Target NOAA NIST USPTO Census NTIA OS/HCHB NTIS 12

Anticipated FY 2011 Status

8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% 0% 07 08 09

Renewable Energy Consumption

10 11 Fiscal Year 12 13 14 15 DOC Total Target NOAA NIST USPTO Census HCHB NTIS 13

Anticipated FY 2011 Status

0% -10% -20% -30% -40% -50% -60% -70% -80% 07 08 09

Water Intensity Reduction

10 11 Fiscal Year 12 13 14 15 DOC Target NOAA NIST HCHB Census 14

Green Acquisition

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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 16

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 products 17

Green Purchasing Federal 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 18

Green Purchasing: Federal Acquisition Regulations

• Subchapter D – Part 23: Requirements – Part 52: Contract Clauses • Must buy green subject to – Performance – Availability – Price 19

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 20

Green Purchasing Applicability

• Applicable to all types of acquisitions: – Direct purchases – Performance contracts – Micro-purchases – Simplified acquisitions – Purchases of commercial items 21

Green Product Categories

• Recycled-content • Energy-efficient – Computers • Water-efficient • Biobased • Non-ozone depleting substances • Environmentally preferable • Alternative fuels & alternative fuel vehicles 22

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 23

Recycled-Content Categories

• Construction • Landscaping • Non-paper office products • Paper products • Park and recreation • Transportation • Vehicle • Miscellaneous 24

Green Categories: Energy-Efficient

• Products with reduced energy consumption • Goal: 3% annual reduction in energy intensity • Don’t forget to enable Energy Star features!

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Green Categories: Computers

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

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Green Categories: Water-Efficient

• Products with reduced water consumption • Faucets, showerheads, toilets • Goal: 2% annual reduction in water intensity 27

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 28

Non-Ozone-Depleting Substances

• Replacement chemicals that do not harm the ozone layer • Identified by EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Program • Refrigerants, fire extinguishers, etc… 29

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 31

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 32

How to Buy Green

• Most mandatory sources offer green products • Look for third-party certifications • Read the specs • Green contract language 33

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 agreements 34

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 36

Green Purchasing: Further Information

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

m • 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

Office of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Programs (OSEEP)

Rob Tomiak, Associate Director 202-482-6212 [email protected]

Bob Scinta, Facility Energy Greg Falzetta, Environmental Compliance Rosaline Hill, Recycling and HAZWASTE 202-482-3114 202-482-1080 202-482-5949 [email protected]

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Morris Thompson, Renewable Energy Carter Boggess, Program Analyst 202-482-0540 202-482-6067 [email protected]

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Genevieve Walker, Jill Dowling, and Frank Monteferrante: supporting NTIA on BTOP Contract support through Analytical Services, Inc.: Jennifer Brundage 202-482-4774 Rachel Roberts 202-482-3444 [email protected]

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

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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/ 41

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 43

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 can respond and correct the problem 44

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 45

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 46

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 47

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!

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