USDA Sustainability Buildings Implementation Plan NEW!
This plan outlines the steps USDA intends to take to comply with EO 13423, including implementing sustainable practices for high performance construction, leasing, operation, and maintenance of buildings. This plan will be incorporated as an appendix in the USDA Asset Management Plan required by EO 13327, Federal Real Property Asset Management and will be updated annually.

USDA Renewable Energy Policy Guidance
This document provides an overview of renewable energy, discusses strategies for purchasing green power and renewable energy certificates, and establishes requirements for USDA agencies to report their progress in complying with the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

USDA Electric Metering Guidance
This document provides guidance for USDA agencies to apply, as appropriate, to their respective approaches to complying with the metering requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

DR 5500-001 USDA Facilities Energy and Water Conservation and Utilities Management
This regulation establishes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy for energy and water conservation and utilities management in USDA facilities in accordance with the requirements of legislation and executive orders, and assigns responsibilities for implementation of this policy.

Energy Policy Act of 2005
Established federal energy management requirements through FY 2015, reauthorized Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) through FY 2016, and added requirements for electric metering in federal buildings by October 1, 2012.

Executive Order 13123 Greening the Government Through Efficient Energy Management (June 1999)
This EO calls for Federal agencies to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings, promote the use of renewable energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy use in their buildings, among other energy related requirements.

Executive Order 13221 Energy Efficient Standby Power Devices (July 2004)
This EO directs Federal agencies to purchase low wattage standby power devices.

Executive Order 13211 Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use (May 2001) This EO establishes the mandate for federal agencies to prepare a Statement of Energy Effects when undertaking certain agency actions.

Executive Order 13423 – Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management NEW!

Presidential Directive on Energy and Fuel Conservation by Federal Agencies
On September 26, 2005 President Bush issued a directive to the heads of executive departments and agencies to take appropriate actions to conserve natural gas, electricity, gasoline, and diesel fuel at their facilities to the maximum extent consistent with the effective discharge of public responsibilities.