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Buildings and facilities rely on mechanical and electrical systems to operate fixtures, equipment, and controls; deliver a thermally comfortable space; and maintain a high level of indoor environmental quality for occupants. Building operations consume approximately 40% of the energy and 74% of the electricity produced annually in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Any energy and electricity used in buildings that was generated through the combustion of fossil fuels also produces greenhouse gas or GHG emissions. These GHG emissions directly contribute to air pollution and climate change. Climate change mitigation requires the reduction of GHG emissions through strategies such as building decarbonization.
Net zero energy means consuming no more energy than is produced from renewable sources. Achieving a net zero energy building requires reducing energy use, increasing energy efficiency‚ replacing energy generated from fossil fuels with energy generated from zero-emission sources‚ and understanding the effects of energy technologies on the climate. For additional guidance on reducing energy consumption, see:
For more information, see DOE Federal Energy Management Program Federal New Buildings Handbook for Net Zero Energy, Water, and Waste.
Net zero emissions is a state where GHG emissions from resource consumption are completely balanced by removal efforts, resulting in no overall increase.
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Rates for Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories and possessions are set by the Department of Defense.
Rates for foreign countries are set by the Department of State.
Rates are available between 10/1/2023 and 09/30/2026.
The End Date of your trip can not occur before the Start Date.
Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations, unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where lodging is obtained.
Unless otherwise specified, the per diem locality is defined as "all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city, including independent entities located within those boundaries."
Per diem localities with county definitions shall include"all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city as well as the boundaries of the listed counties, including independent entities located within the boundaries of the key city and the listed counties (unless otherwise listed separately)."
When a military installation or Government - related facility(whether or not specifically named) is located partially within more than one city or county boundary, the applicable per diem rate for the entire installation or facility is the higher of the rates which apply to the cities and / or counties, even though part(s) of such activities may be located outside the defined per diem locality.
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