Executive Order 13514

Executive Order 13514, signed by President Obama on October 5, 2009, challenges the federal government to set sustainability goals for federal agencies. Everblue's training course will help you become informed about major changes in policy and will help you align your agency's sustainability strategy with the requirements made for the government.

Prerequisites: None

Course Description: The goals of the Executive Order include the ability to increase energy efficiency; measure, report, and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions from direct and indirect activities; conserve and protect water resources through efficiency, reuse, and stormwater management; eliminate waste, recycle, and prevent pollution; leverage agency acquisitions to foster markets for sustainable technologies and environmentally preferable materials, products, and services; design, construct, maintain, and operate high performance sustainable buildings in sustainable locations; strengthen the vitality and livability of the communities in which federal facilities are located; and inform federal employees about and involve them in the achievement of these goals.

Audience: This course is ideal for architects, lawyers, builders, policymakers, contractors, developers, students, or anyone working for a government agency.

Course Objectives: Everblue's training course will cover the topics that every federal organization and agency must address when producing a sustainability plan including specific goals concerning:

•  Greenhouse gas emissions
•  Energy efficiency
•  Water efficiency
•  Pollution prevention and waste elimination
•  Regional and local planning
•  Sustainable federal buildings
•  Sustainable acquisition
•  Electronics stewardship
•  Environmental management

Course Materials: Everblue's Executive Order 13514 handbook

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