Federal Sustainability Requirements and Guidelines
EPA is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy, water and waste at its facilities and operating high-performance sustainable buildings. In addition to demonstrating leadership, these efforts help the Agency meet the following federal requirements and guidance:
- EO 13693: Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade
- EO 13653: Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change
- Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007)
- Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings
- Technical Guidance on Implementing the Stormwater Runoff Requirements for Federal Projects under Section 438 of EISA 2007
- Previous requirements that have been replaced by EO 13693