U.S. General Services Administration
Green Buildings
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 an unlikely innovator in that scenario. But if you…
The General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service (PBS) is committed to combating climate change and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our local and global communities. PBS uses green roofs to help reduce the temperature of building…
Federal buildings are more than just brick and mortar symbols of the government. They act as economic catalysts in communities across the nation, providing jobs, vitality and public space for the American people.Last week, GSA and its partners honored 18…
In 2009, the Obama Administration signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which provided $787 billion to save and create jobs, in part by modernizing infrastructure and investing in clean energy technologies. The U.S. General…
Yesterday, GSA and DOE asked for this year’s innovative technologies to improve federal and commercial buildings in the GSA Blog. Today, the Green Proving Ground program is excited to announce six technologies selected for testing in GSA facilities…
Following a successful inaugural joint GSA/DOE RFI in FY2016, GSA’s Green Proving Ground (GPG) program is again hosting this year’s annual Request for Information in partnership with the DOE’s High Impact Technology (HIT) Catalyst…
Every year the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) takes time to recognize the exceptional work of the employees who work tirelessly to produce federal buildings that are built to stand the test of time. This year, the Heartland Region was honored…
GSA’s Greater Southwest Region continues to succeed in our efforts to become a more sustainable and energy efficient government. In fact, I recently participated in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) awards ceremony for this…
Editor’s Note: As steward to over 1500 Federal buildings — including many irreplaceable historic buildings in low-lying and other at-risk areas — the U.S. General Services Administration is sensitive to the threat of climate change.…
Editor’s Note: As steward to over 1500 Federal buildings — including many irreplaceable historic buildings in low-lying and other at-risk areas — the U.S. General Services Administration is sensitive to the threat of climate change.…