Sustainability Awards
Significant achievements in sustainability at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) facilities are recognized in several ways. DOE recognizes exemplary performance by sites and individuals through the DOE’s annual Sustainability Awards. DOE's Federal and contractor staff are also eligible for recognition through several government-wide programs. For information about these awards programs, see the descriptions below.
2013 DOE Sustainability Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2013 DOE Sustainability Awards. Nominations are due on June 28. Learn more.
DOE Sustainability Awards
The Sustainability Performance Office sponsors the DOE Sustainability Awards to recognize outstanding sustainability contributions of individuals and teams at DOE facilities across the country. DOE Sustainability Awards celebrate excellence in energy, water, and vehicle fleet management, as well as achievements in projects representing exemplary sustainability practices.
- Learn about the 2013 DOE Sustainability Awards.
- Read about past award recipients:
Federal Sustainability Awards
The Sustainability Performance Office also recognizes other Federal sustainability award opportunities. These include:
Federal Energy and Water Management Awards
The Federal Energy Management Program, in conjunction with the Federal Interagency Energy Policy Committee, sponsors the Federal Energy and Water Management Awards, which honor individuals and organizations making significant contributions to energy and water efficiency across the Federal Government.
The awards recognize outstanding achievements in:
- Energy and water efficiency and conservation
- Renewable energy implementation
- Sustainable practices for high-performance buildings
- Fleet and transportation management.
Better Buildings Federal Award
The Better Buildings Federal Award recognizes the Federal Government's highest-performing buildings through a competition to reduce annual energy use intensity (Btu per square foot of facility space) on a year-over-year basis. The Federal building that achieves the greatest percentage energy intensity savings for that year wins.
GreenGov Presidential Awards
The GreenGov Presidential Awards celebrate extraordinary achievement in the pursuit of President Obama's Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. The awards honor Federal civilian and military personnel, agency teams, agency projects and facilities, and agency programs that exemplify President Obama's charge to lead by example towards a clean energy economy.
Federal Electronics Challenge
The Federal Electronics Challenge is a partnership program that encourages Federal facilities and agencies to:
- Purchase greener electronics
- Reduce impacts of electronics during use
- Manage used electronics in an environmentally safe way.
The Federal Electronics Challenge is managed by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Office of Federal Environmental Executive. The Federal Electronics Stewardship Working Group acts as an advisory board for the competition.
Contact
For more information about DOE and Federal sustainability awards, contact the Sustainability Performance Office at 202-586-8645.