U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Federal Energy Management Program

Federal Requirements for Sustainable Buildings

Federal agencies need to meet legislative and regulatory requirements for sustainable buildings and facilities. These Federal laws and regulations set energy management and efficiency requirements, including reducing energy consumption and increasing the use of renewable energy.

Learn more about Federal sustainability requirements for buildings and facilities by:

• Law and regulation
  • Executive Order (E.O.) 13514
  • Energy Independence and Security Act
  • E.O. 13423
  • Energy Policy Act of 2005
  • National Energy Conservation Policy

• Topic
  • Greenhouse gas reduction
  • Water use intensity
  • Metering
  • Asset management
  • BioPreferred
  • Energy-efficient product procurement
  • Regional and local planning
  • Pollution prevention

Also learn more about the Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High-Performance and Sustainable Buildings.

Reporting

Federal legislation also requires agencies to annually report information about facility energy consumption and management. See Federal Facility Reporting.