On-Site Power and Renewables

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires new buildings and major renovations of federal buildings to reduce fossil fuel consumption 100 percent by 2030, relative to 2003. As we approach that date, using on-site power generation becomes more critical.
Published On-Site Power & Renewables Reports
The Green Proving Ground (GPG) program, working with federal laboratories, has tested the following technologies in GSA buildings. Here are the published results, most recent on top:
- GPG-047: PV Resilience: Addressing Weather Vulnerabilities in Existing Systems, May 2021
- GPG-027: Honeycomb Solar Thermal Collector, August 2016*
- GPG-016: Photovoltaic-Thermal Hybrid Solar System, January 2015
- GPG-014: Wood-Pellet Biomass Boilers, June 2014*
- GPG-008: PV Guidance, December 2013
- GPG-005: Photovoltaic System Performance, December 2012*
*M&V Results Demonstrate Deployment Potential for GSA