1. , Real Estate Acquisition Division Denise Broskey December 2007 Green Lease Policies and Procedures for Lease Acquisition

2. Introduction What is green leasing? Why is it necessary? When did GSA begin to incorporate energy efficiency and sustainable design into its lease acquisition process?

3. Intent Describe original and recent environmental policies Describe applicability to real estate acquisition Explain SFO development requirements Explain the submittal process Who are the Build Green Coordinators? Explain file content requirements

4. Original Environmental Policies Executive Order 13101 - Greening the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling and Federal Acquisition (September 1998) –Requires Agencies to comply with recovered materials and environmentally preferable purchasing criteria developed by EPA. Executive Order 13123 – Greening the Government Through Efficient Energy Management (June 1999) –Requires all Federal Agencies to apply sustainable design principals to the siting, design and construction of new facilities.

5. Original Environmental Policies July 2000 GSA issues Acquisition Letter to implement Executive Orders GSA’s Green Lease (SFO) paragraphs addressed: - re-use of building materials - maintenance of indoor air quality during construction - use of recyclable and recycled content products required by CPG - use of environmentally friendly preferable building products and materials

6. Recent Environmental Polices Energy Policy Act of 2005: - energy performance standards - application of sustainable design principles Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings Memorandum of Understanding (January 24, 2006) Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy and Transportation Management (January 24, 2007) RSL-2007-12 Green Lease Policies and Procedures for Lease Acquisition

7. APPLICABILITY Green lease solicitation paragraphs – apply to all real property leasing activities Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for New Construction (LEED-NC) required- What is LEED? LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI)- When to apply?

8. SFO Development Include required Green Lease paragraphs in SFOs for: Any new leasing activity involving significant alterations or improvements. All lease construction projects Minimal Alterations and Improvements

9. SFO Development What has changed due to this new RSL? Certain paragraphs from PX-2000-02 were incorporated as-is Certain paragraphs were modified New subparagraphs added as necessary

10. SFO Development Minimal Alterations and Improvements: Existing Fit Out, Salvaged, or Re-Used Building Material Indoor Air Quality During Construction Recycled Content Products Environmentally Preferable Building Products and materials Janitorial Services

11. Submittal Process We have one now How does it work? Where can the Realty Specialist go for assistance?

12. Help is on the way Build Green Coordinators - Who are they? - Responsibilities

13. File Contents Price Negotiation Record (PNR) -What if I have to adjust the SFO? -Written justification required Green lease submittals -original documentation -record of receipt

14. Summary Leasing/Building Green is a priority for all federal agencies. GSA’s Green Leasing and Building practices have set the standard for federal government space. By incorporating sustainable design provisions and practices as standard leasing procedure, GSA is also setting the standard for the private sector The market for green buildings and healthy workspace is here, it is becoming robust and is rapidly growing.