EPA
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. EPA articles below.
EPA Recognizes 2018 WasteWise Winners
The 10 winning organizations collectively prevented and diverted over 356,000 tons of waste from entering landfills, saving them over $19.6 million in landfill fees.
A Fresh Look At Green Cleaning
With sustainability in mind, here are two facility cleaning materials to look at anew.
7th Annual Campus RainWorks Challenge Winners Named
The national competition engages college students in the design of on-campus green infrastructure solutions to address stormwater pollution.
100 Manufacturing Plants Earned ENERGY STAR Certification In 2018
Plants from the automotive, baking, cement, corn refining, food processing, glass manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and petroleum refining sectors qualified, 15 of them for the first time.
Four Honda Plants Earn EPA ENERGY STAR Certification
Marysville, East Liberty, and Anna auto manufacturing plants in Ohio, plus a fourth in Greensburg, IN achieved U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certification for outstanding energy efficiency in 2018.
EPA Recognizes Efficient Federal Facilities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently highlighted facilities with reduced environmental impact during FY17 through the Federal Green Challenge.
Branch Creek Launches Safer Play Turf And Lawn Products
Safer Play’s new products help lawn care professionals protect lawns and turf fields from weeds and insects, without the use of EPA-registered pesticides.
Question Of The Week: Designing For Stormwater Management
The EPA has chosen the winners of its 2017 Campus Rainworks Challenge. What stormwater management strategies have you implemented to reduce runoff from your facility sites?
EPA Food Recovery Challenge Names 16 National Award Winners
In 2016, over 950 organizations participated in the program, diverting 740,000 tons of food from landfills or incinerators, and saving businesses up to $37 million in avoided waste disposal fees.
Using IAQ To Improve Academic Performance
The University of Miami improves indoor air quality and saves energy by installing HVAC Load Reduction Technology.
Antimicrobial Polymer Receives EPA Approval
Nouvex is an antimicrobial additive technology clinically proven to be effective against bacteria as well as select viruses and fungi.
Federal Facilities Conclude 5th Annual Green Challenge
Under the U.S. EPA Sustainable Materials Management Program, federal facilities managers track data in two of six categories for one year.
Question Of The Week: Would You Miss ENERGY STAR?
If this U.S. EPA program is eliminated in 2018, what would it mean to energy efficiency efforts at your facilities?
Pittsburgh: A Leader In Sustainable Cities
Pittsburgh leads North American cities with the most buildings committed to the 2030 District Network, an initiative that challenges buildings to reduce their environmental impact.
EPA Adds Green Label Plus Program To Buying Guidelines
The EPA’s recommendations, which guide U.S. government procurement practices, now include The Carpet and Rug Institute’s GLP certification program.
Detecting Radon Gas In Schools And Commercial Buildings
January is National Radon Action Month, and this article from ALTA Environmental describes the basic elements of radon testing and remediation for facility management.
Question Of The Week: What IAQ Myths Have You Encountered?
When it comes to: eliminating unhealthy sources; ventilation; and air filtration, which approaches are sound — and which should facility management filter out?
EPA 2016 Food Recovery Challenge Winners
Participants in the most recent Challenge included grocers, restaurants, educational institutions, sports and entertainment venues and more.
EPA Urged To Level Energy Efficiency Playing Field
More than 50 groups join with ACEEE to ask that the EPA treat energy efficiency as equal to renewable energy in the Clean Energy Incentive Program.
EPA Grants For Urban Water Improvement Projects
Several K-12 and higher education facilities are among the 22 organizations receiving up to $60,000 each for water quality initiatives.
Water Conservation, In And Around Facilities
Reducing consumption and improving quality of this natural resource calls for a holistic, if measured, approach.
On-Site Generation Of Cleaning Solutions
Learn about the difference between various terms describing on-site generation of cleaning solutions.
Ammonia Refrigeration: Increasing Regulatory Requirements
Beginning October 2016, facilities using ammonia systems can expect more frequent EPA inspections due to the Agency's new National Enforcement Initiatives.
Are You A Stadium Facility Manager?
If you’re the facility manager at a stadium or arena, a new survey is seeking your input on your sports venue's energy and water performance.
FM Alert: GA Tech Studies Clean Power Plan Impact On Energy Costs
The paper examines an array of Clean Power Plan strategies related to buildings, ranging from incremental to transformational.
Sodexo School Facility Directors Complete EPA’s IAQ Master Class
Sodexo's Directors of Facilities in K-12 schools are now EPA-trained "masters of indoor air quality" after completing EPA's 10-course Masters of IAQ series.
Ensuring Generator Longevity
Regularly scheduled and preventative maintenance regimens are crucial for maintaining the health of your facility’s power systems.
EPA Honors Winners of 2015 Campus RainWorks Challenge
The challenge engages college and university students in reinventing the nation’s water infrastructure and developing green infrastructure systems to reduce stormwater pollution and build resilience to climate change.
DFW First U.S. Airport To Receive Climate Leadership Award
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is the first U.S. airport to receive the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leadership Award for Greenhouse Gas Management.
Seven Ways To “Green” The Landscape For Earth Day
Seven practical ways facility executives can make their landscapes even “greener” this Earth Day, and throughout the year.
Free Workplace Composting Guide Available
The guide provides step-by-step instructions and resources to help workplaces divert organic matter from landfills through composting.
Go Green, Save Green: Sustainable Laundry Operations
Though restroom and other domestic purposes use more water, laundry is a far more viable target for water and energy savings.
ENERGY STAR Baseline Shift: How EMS Can Help Prepare Your Facility
Whether you want to identify cost savings, optimize energy usage, or monitor ENERGY STAR score fluctuations, energy management software offers an easy and effective method of adapting to the upcoming benchmarking shift.
FM Alert: Worker Endangerment Initiative Addresses Violations
Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division will work with the Department of Labor and U.S. attorneys for broader look at environmental and workplace safety crimes.
U.S. Government To Save $5M With Solar Power Purchase Agreement
The multi-agency solar power purchase agreement for federal facilities in California and Nevada will save $5M and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
LEED Case Study: 100 Years Young
Energy and water upgrades at San Francisco City Hall are cornerstones of its recent LEED Platinum certification.
Look, Listen, And Learn To Find Leaks
Establishing an ongoing maintenance program to detect and address leaks in facilities is an important part of water management.
EPA Recognizes Combined Heat And Power Projects, Encourages Other Facilities To Consider
EPA Awards and reference materials highlight how efficient CHP (cogeneration) reduces energy use and pollution.
Building Occupant Satisfaction, Sustainability Link Revealed
New research from DTZ and Kingsley Associates confirms the belief that sustainability impacts how building occupants perceive their workplace.
EPA Proposed Clean Power Plan Open For Comments
The three topics included: emission reduction compliance trajectories created by the interim goal for 2020 to 2029; aspects of the building block methodology; and the way state-specific CO2 goals are calculated.
