GSA Ready to Throw Their Green at the Green

The GSA (U.S. General Services Administration) says they can help get the money flowing.

How are they going to make buildings greener?

• Adding thicker insulation than required by the newest energy codes
• Converting lighting to LED
  
• updating/replacing less-efficient windows
• more water efficient toilets
• installing variable frequency drives to reduce energy and extend the life of mechanical equipment
  

The GSA will also be launching a new web-site to report progress on the reinvestment funding.

Remember also that the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and other laws require GSA to:

• Reduce energy consumption by 30% by 2015
• Reduce fossil fuel-generated energy consumption in new buildings in many steps from 55% in 2010 to 100% in 2030.