1. Department of Commerce Sustainable Programs Brief Helping to make a Sustainable World Big “A” Acquisition Conference May 4, 2011 1

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

3. 3 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…”

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

5. 5 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

6. 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

7. Commerce OMB Sustainability Scorecard 7

8. Proposed OMB Scorecard, January 2011 8

9. 9 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)

10. DOC Progress 10

11. 11 Greenhouse Gas Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Anticipated FY 2011 Status Fiscal Year Percent Change

12. Energy Intensity Reduction Anticipated FY 2011 Status 12 Fiscal Year Percent Change in Energy Intensity (BTU/GSF)

13. 13 Renewable Energy Consumption Anticipated FY 2011 Status Fiscal Year Renewable Energy Use

14. 14 Water Intensity Reduction Anticipated FY 2011 Status Fiscal Year Change in Water Intensity (Gal/GSF)

15. Green Acquisition 15

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. Green Purchasing: Federal Acquisition Regulations Subchapter D –Part 23: Requirements –Part 52: Contract Clauses Must buy green subject to –Performance –Availability –Price 19

20. 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

21. Green Purchasing Applicability Applicable to all types of acquisitions: –Direct purchases –Performance contracts –Micro-purchases –Simplified acquisitions –Purchases of commercial items 21

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

23. 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

24. Recycled-Content Categories Construction Landscaping Non-paper office products Paper products Park and recreation Transportation Vehicle Miscellaneous 24

25. Products with reduced energy consumption Goal: 3% annual reduction in energy intensity Don’t forget to enable Energy Star features! Green Categories: Energy-Efficient 25

26. Green Categories: Computers Purchase only EPEAT-registered computers More than 3,200 choices www.epeat.net 26

27. Products with reduced water consumption Faucets, showerheads, toilets Goal: 2% annual reduction in water intensity Green Categories: Water-Efficient 27

28. 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

29. Non-Ozone-Depleting Substances 29 Replacement chemicals that do not harm the ozone layer Identified by EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Program Refrigerants, fire extinguishers, etc…

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. How to Buy Green Most mandatory sources offer green products Look for third-party certifications Read the specs Green contract language 33

34. 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

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

36. 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

37. Green Purchasing: Further Information Bureau Environmental Designees: http://www.osec.doc.gov/oas/environmental/purchasing.ht m http://www.osec.doc.gov/oas/environmental/purchasing.ht m Commerce Acquisition Manual http://oam.eas.commerce.gov/CAPPS_cam.html 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

38. 38 Office of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Programs (OSEEP) Rob Tomiak, Associate Director202-482-6212rtomiak@doc.govrtomiak@doc.gov Bob Scinta, Facility Energy202-482-3114rscinta@doc.govrscinta@doc.gov Greg Falzetta, Environmental Compliance202-482-1080gfalzetta@doc.govgfalzetta@doc.gov Rosaline Hill, Recycling and HAZWASTE202-482-5949rhill9@doc.govrhill9@doc.gov Morris Thompson, Renewable Energy202-482-0540mthompson2@doc.govmthompson2@doc.gov Carter Boggess, Program Analyst202-482-6067cboggess@doc.govcboggess@doc.gov Genevieve Walker, Jill Dowling, and Frank Monteferrante: supporting NTIA on BTOP Contract support through Analytical Services, Inc.: Jennifer Brundage202-482-4774Jbrundage@doc.govJbrundage@doc.gov Rachel Roberts202-482-3444Rroberts@doc.govRroberts@doc.gov http://www.osec.doc.gov/oas/ore.htm

39. Questions? 39

40. Back-Up Slides 40

41. 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

42. How else can you make a difference? 42

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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