Federal Network for Sustainability: Federal Network for Sustainability Demonstrating Federal Leadership in the Western United States
Statement of Unity Signed Earth Day, 2000: Statement of Unity Signed Earth Day, 2000 Signed by the western regional offices of these agencies:
EPA, 2 Regions
NPS, 3 Regions
GSA, 2 Regions
US Navy
US Air Force
US Army
US Army Corps of Engineers
US Dept. of Energy
BPA
NASA
Why ‘Sustainability?’: Why ‘Sustainability?’ Creates a Long Term Approach to environmental protection and process improvements
Prevents Pollution from the start
Calls for Systems Thinking, (e.g. the inter- connectedness of the economy, environment, social and national security concerns).
Helps identify a Strategy or Framework
Leverages Scarce Resource$
Purpose of the Federal Network for Sustainability: Purpose of the Federal Network for Sustainability Leadership!
Develop and Coordinate Network
Create and Manage an information-sharing clearinghouse
Develop and Deliver training for network members
Purpose of the Federal Network for Sustainability, Cont.: Purpose of the Federal Network for Sustainability, Cont. Communicate Ideas through conferences and meetings
Seek Linkages and Partnerships
Develop and Showcase Sustainable Programs
Act as a Catalyst for Change FNS Members Tim Scanlon (BPA), Steve Butterworth (NPS), & Curtis Framel (DOE) at the Lake Mead Entrance Station
Primary Area of Focus: Primary Area of Focus Using the Power of Government as Consumer! The United States government is the world’s largest purchaser of consumer products and services.
Four Initiatives of FNS….: Four Initiatives of FNS…. Copy Paper Electronics Stewardship Purchasing Green Energy Alternate Fuels
Use of EMS Plans
Greener Copier Paper Initiative Why Paper - It’s Everywhere!: Greener Copier Paper Initiative Why Paper - It’s Everywhere! 42% of wood harvested goes to making paper
10,000 sheets of copy paper is used by an average worker yearly
In 1997, the Federal Government purchased roughly 18.1 billion sheets
Indirect costs for paper can exceed initial costs by 10x
The Pulp and Paper industry is the 2nd largest consumer of energy and uses more water to produce a ton of product than any other industry
Paper accounts for 38% of municipal solid waste generated annually in the US
Greener Copier Paper Initiative Goals and Progress… : Greener Copier Paper Initiative Goals and Progress… Raise awareness of environmental issues concerning copier paper
Create the capability to reduce copier paper use
Make greener paper more available and less costly
Make green purchasing easy to implement
Generate meaningful and measurable results that others can replicate, e.g. six agencies converting to greener paper
Electronics Stewardship Initiative : Electronics Stewardship Initiative Federal government is the world’s largest consumer spending
$200 billion annually in direct purchases, a portion of which is electronics
$240 billion annually in grants, a portion of which is electronics
Only about 5% of electronics are currently recycled.
Contain toxic materials, are hard to recycle, and are the fastest growing waste stream.
What Can Be Done About Electronics Stewardship?: What Can Be Done About Electronics Stewardship? Product Stewardship:
Manufacturer responsibility
Greener Design from the start
Environmental costs incorporated into purchase price
Green Purchasing
Include end of life costs in the purchase
Don’t purchase if you don’t need it
Leasing as an alternative
Up-gradablilty, reparability
Goals of FNS Electronics Initiative:: Goals of FNS Electronics Initiative: Working to develop greener purchasing specifications.
Coordinating among federal agencies to promote greener use and end-of-life management of electronics
Working with the White House Task Force on Recycling to support the MOU on Electronics through pilot projects.
Educating Federal Agencies on greener electronics practices
Green Power & Alternative Fuels Initiative: Green Power & Alternative Fuels Initiative Purchasing electricity and fuels generated from renewable resources, including solar, wind, geothermal, biomass/biodiesel, and landfill gas.
New initiative underway to aggregate federal demand and facilitate purchases of “green tags” or Renewable Energy Credits
New initiative under development to promote the purchase of Alternative Fueled Vehicles Photo courtesy of Mike Nelson, WSU Energy Policy Office
Green Power & Alternative Fuels, Cont.: Green Power & Alternative Fuels, Cont. FNS has a three-pronged approach to green power:
On-site development of renewable energy technologies
Procurement of green power
Procurement of green tags or “renewable energy credits”
FNS Member Green Power Purchases: FNS Member Green Power Purchases Federal Agency Location Amount Resource
EPA Manchester, WA 3.3 million kWh Wind (green tags)
EPA Richmond, CA 1.8 million kWh Landfill Gas/Geothermal (tags)
US Postal Service California 30 million kWh Geothermal/Biomass/Small Hydro
Bonneville Power Portland, OR 0.55 million kWh Wind
FNS Member Purchases Support E.O. 13123 “Greening the Government Through Efficient Energy Management”
Section 404 Electricity Use
Include green power provisions in RFP’s “whenever procuring electricity”
Can use energy efficiency savings to pay premium
Renewables Goal: 2.5% by 2005
“Renewable energy” means energy produced by solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass power
Credit towards EE goals
Slide16: FNS Member Showcase: Navy Bio-Diesel Generation From Waste Oils Opportunity: Field demonstrate the bio-diesel production process to
efficiently recycle used vegetable oils to produce biodiesel
fuel. Verify reduced air emissions from using bio-diesel versus diesel fuels.
Description: The proprietary Modular process is a semi-continuous
process that converts used cooking and vegetable oils
to bio-diesel using a chemical process. Use bio-diesel fuel
in Navy engines to verify reduced air emissions
Benefits: -- Recycles used cooking and vegetable oils.
-- Produces biodiesel as a fuel for Navy use.
-- Reduces diesel particulate and other emissions using bio-diesel
in Navy diesel engines.
-- Reduces solid waste disposal costs and diesel fuel
procurement costs
Status: CRADA signed and in place with NAS Point Mugu/Vendor/NFESC
Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Hybrids Purchases: Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Hybrids Purchases FNS is currently developing an initiative to support the purchase of AFV’s and Hybrids
Solidifying partnerships with state and local governments in the west to leverage the buying power of government entities and bring down the cost of AFV’s
Environmental Management Systems Initiative - Purpose: Environmental Management Systems Initiative - Purpose To fully support Executive Orders
Provide Education and Training on EMS principles
Share information among federal agencies on experiences learned
Promote implementation of EMSs at member agencies
FNS Member Showcase: NASA Integrated Vegetation Management Program: FNS Member Showcase: NASA Integrated Vegetation Management Program NASA Ames Research Center developed an Integrated Vegetative Management Program comprised of:
utilizing native vegetation
utilizing goats to control “stubborn vegetation”
adjusting the timing and height of turf and field mowings
utilizing the least toxic herbicides which are biodegradable
The IVM program has reduced pesticide and herbicide use at the facility by 97%
FNS Member Showcase: Ft. Lewis Installation Sustainability Program: FNS Member Showcase: Ft. Lewis Installation Sustainability Program The Objective – A Sustainable Installation that Supports Sustainable Operations
The Approach:
Begin with Environmental Issues
Establish Environmental Baseline Document
Host Environmental Sustainability Workshop (Feb 2002)
Involve Stakeholders
Establish 25-year goals
Develop 5-year implementation plans
Establish Installation Sustainability Board
FNS Member Showcase: Environmentally Preferable Purchasing/Green Meetings :
FNS Member Showcase: Environmentally Preferable Purchasing/Green Meetings FNS is highlighting and encouraging agencies to use the US EPA Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) program resources www.epa.gov/oppt/epp There are over 27 ongoing/completed Federal projects to learn from numerous product/service categories -- from building materials, to custodial services and office equipment to cleaners FNS members can leverage lessons and expertise to initiate their own projects
Green Conferences and Travel projects are being developed in consultation with EPA www.epa.gov/oppt/greenmeetings/
Why are We Doing These Things?: Why are We Doing These Things? RCRA Section 6002
Pollution Prevention Act of 1990
Energy Policy Act of 1992
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Executive Orders “Greening Government”
Individual Agency/Departmental policies
Cost savings
It’s the Right Thing To Do!
FNS Sponsored and Co-Sponsored Events: FNS Sponsored and Co-Sponsored Events Green Power Summits - Sept. 2000 (Seattle, San Diego)
Affirmative Procurement Training - Dec. 2000
Peer Matches with Other Federal Agencies (DOE, EPA, BPA, NPS, HUD, Navy, Army) - ongoing
Forum 2001: Update on Brightfield Initiative to Federal Renewable Working Group - April 2001 (Washington DC)
Energy Strategies for Alaska Facilities - May 2001 (Anchorage)
Environmental Management Systems Training - Aug. 2001 (Seattle)
Upcoming FNS Events:: Upcoming FNS Events: FNS sponsored Electronics Workshop at the Western Regions Federal Facilities Conference, May 14, 2002, Sparks, Nevada http://www.exhibitarts.net/epaconference/ Check our website for more upcoming events www.federalsustainability.org
Benefits of Participation in FNS Activities….: Benefits of Participation in FNS Activities…. Leadership and Peer Recognition
Direct Cost Saving$ -- Often with Superior Performance
Sharing and Networking
Progress Towards Implementation of Executive Orders
Reduced Bureaucracy by leveraging resource$
Access to Existing Expertise
Shared Training and Coordination with Federal Agencies
Increased Employee Enthusiasm and Support
What’s In in for your Agency? Specific Benefits include...: What’s In in for your Agency? Specific Benefits include... Peer Recognition
Low Cost Sharing & Networking
Low Cost Marketing for your programs and success stories
Actively integrate economics,environmental and community issues
Addresses timely issues - This is the year of the World Summit on SD...
How to Get Involved: How to Get Involved Contact Al Hurt, FNS Chairman, US Navy at (619) 524-6253, Hurt.Alan.C@asw.cnrsw.navy.mil
Attend FNS supported Conferences, Meetings and Trainings
Sign the Statement of Unity
Join our email listserv
Tell us your success stories, and we’ll help you get the word out to others!
Slide28: …greater environmental responsibility in natural resource stewardship across all of society, along with successful integration of environmental, economic, and social objectives.” EPA Innovation Strategy, April 2002