Climate
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Lightening the carbon footprint one purchase of asphalt, concrete, glass and steel at a time
GSA is responsible for constructing and maintaining land ports of entry (LPOEs) along the nation’s borders in support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security-Customs and Border Protection and othe -
The ROI for green roofs provides more than a pretty view
Green roofs seem futuristic, like gardens and oases spread out over building tops that before were shimmering with heat. A federal agency like the U.S. General Services Administration might seem like... -
One Year Later, Progress on Climate Adaptation
A big part of tackling the climate crisis is reducing emissions. GSA is making great strides on that front from spurring demand for made-in-America clean construction materials to using more... -
Introducing the 28 Advisors Who Will Help GSA Address Climate and Sustainability in Federal Buying
When I go out and talk to people, I tell them we’re building a government that looks like, works with, and delivers for all of America.I’m so proud to come to work with the team at GSA who keeps that... -
Going Green: June Sustainability and Climate Updates from GSA
Addressing climate change is a triple win for America. For the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), tackling climate change means:Creating clean energy jobsSaving taxpayer money through reduced... -
Going Green: Sustainability and Climate Updates from GSA
GSA looks at tackling climate change as an opportunity for a triple win for America: creating clean energy jobs, saving taxpayer money through reduced energy costs, and building a cleaner, healthier,... -
PBS’s Role in Planning and Installing Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
GSA’s Public Buildings Service (PBS) plays a key role in supporting the electrification of the federal fleet. To that end, we are establishing a process for federal entities to acquire and install ele... -
How GSA is using innovative energy storage technologies today to power the government with 100 percent carbon pollution-free electricity by 2030
Energy storage is a fast-growing resource that helps balance energy supply and demand, save money, facilitate carbon pollution-free energy, and increase resilience. GSA is proud to demonstrate this te... -
The future of transportation is electric, and charging stations are powering the transition
The federal government’s efforts to combat the climate crisis run through GSA, where federal agencies can acquire green products, services and solutions to lead by example to reduce our carbon footpri... -
How GSA is Answering the Call to Tackle the Climate Crisis
At the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Climate Change (COP26) in Glasgow earlier this week, President Biden called on leaders from more than 100 countries to tackle the climate crisi...