Facilities/Construction
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The first electric vehicle joined the Postal Service fleet in 1899, more than 100 years ago, after proving to be more efficient than a horse and buggy. USPS\'s Sam Pulcrano tells us how that tradition carries on today.
October 04, 2010 -
The agency purchased more than 9,000 alternative fuel cars in 2010 and plans more in 2011 and beyond. GSA estimates $40 million in savings and the prevention of 340 million pounds of greenhouse gas from entering the atmosphere over the next seven years because of the purchases.
October 04, 2010 -
A Federal News Radio survey of federal employees and contractors found most are optimistic about reducing the government\'s carbon footprint, but not many believe the efforts are making a difference. About 40 percent of the respondents say President Obama\'s executive order to reduce energy usage is a lot of talk and not a lot of action, and 73 percent are not familiar with their agency\'s sustainability plan.
October 04, 2010 -
Federal News Radio has compiled a list of dos and don\'ts when it comes to making your agency or company more green.
October 01, 2010 -
A list of important resources for agencies and contractors interested in the greening of government.
October 01, 2010 -
The General Services Administration and Metropolis magazine pose this challenge to designers and architects: Take a 1960s federal office building and redesign it to have zero environmental impact.
October 01, 2010 -
Moving to the Free State as a result of BRAC? Maryland\'s got a little something for you when you buy a home.
September 30, 2010 -
Imagine moving just eight miles and saving about $100 million per year. The NNSA\'s Mark Holecek has details on how his agency\'s doing it.
September 29, 2010 -
By Olivia Branco Federal News Radio Most agencies say it’s important to implement sustainable practices, but some federal executives say their agencies are not making progress when it comes to being green. That’s the finding…
September 27, 2010 -
Eight reports to Congress over the last six years have pointed out numerous shortcomings in the Federal Protective Service. The issues include inadequate training and supervision of contract guards, insufficient staff and budget, and security breaches that have allowed bomb-making materials to be smuggled into supposedly secure buildings. Now, lawmakers say enough is enough, and have introduced legislation designed to modernize and reform the FPS, which is responsible for security in 9,000 federal buildings and courthouses.
September 22, 2010 -
The Army Material Command is moving from Ft. Belvoir to Redstone Arsenal. At least most of it is. We get an update from Kate Kelley, chief of the BRAC office.
September 22, 2010 -
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The White House releases 56 agency sustainability plans showing how the government will meet an assortment of energy efficiency goals. Federal Environmental Executive Michelle Moore said ideas run the gamut from recycling to computer power management. The administration is hosting the GreenGov Symposium in October to help educate and promote agency goals.
September 13, 2010 -
DISA\'s Dave Bullock has done the loops and the laps. He tells us what he\'s found.
September 10, 2010 -
DISA\'s BRAC move includes a huge commute, TRICARE coverage extended to those under 60
September 10, 2010