The Department of Energy's Role in Sustainability

Program Name or Ancillary Text eere.energy.gov

August 22, 2013

Jennifer C. MacDonald, Director

Sustainability Performance Office

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE Sustainability Overview

Department of Energy Sites

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Then- 2008 baseline

Scope 1 & 2 GHGs – Then, Now…Goal: 28% reduction by FY20 from the FY08 baseline

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Scope 1 & 2 GHGs – WOW!Goal: 28% reduction by FY20 from the FY08 baseline

Scope 3 GHGs – Then, Now…Goal: 13% reduction by FY20 from the FY08 baseline

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2012 Energy Intensity- Then, Now…Goal: 30% reduction by FY15 from the FY03 baseline

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2012 Energy Intensity- WOW!Goal: 30% reduction by FY15 from the FY03 baseline

2012 Renewable Energy- Then, Now…Goal: 5% in 2012, 7.5% thereafter

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2012 Renewable Energy- WOW!Goal: 5% in 2012, 7.5% thereafter

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2012 Water Intensity- Then, Now…Goal: 26% reduction by FY20 from the FY07 Baseline

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DOE Reduction: 16.6%

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2012 Water Intensity- WOW!Goal: 26% reduction by FY20 from the FY07 Baseline

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Petroleum – Then, Now…Goal: 30% reduction by FY20 from the FY05 baseline

Then- 2005 baseline

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Petroleum – WOW!Goal: 30% reduction by FY20 from the FY05 baseline

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HPSB – WOW!Goal: 15% of buildings over 5,000 GSF by FY15

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Alternative Fuel- Then, Now…Goal: 159.4% increase by FY15 from the FY05 baseline

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DOE: 138.6% Increase

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Alternative Fuel- WOW!Goal: 159.4% increase by FY15 from the FY05 baseline

FY 2012 CEQ/OMB Scorecard

Scope 1&2 GHG Emissions Reduction TargetFor Scope 1&2 GHG Reduction Target of 28% by 2020:34.3% reduction and on track

> 20% year over year reduction

Scope 3 GHG Emission Reduction TargetFor Scope 3 GHG Reduction Target of 13% by 2020:15.3% reduction and on track

> 10% year over year reduction

Reduction in Energy IntensityReduction in energy intensity in goal-subject facilities compared with 2003:23.5% reduction and on track for 30% by 2015

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Use of Renewable EnergyUse of renewable energy as a percent of facility electricity use:Total of 17.5% from renewable electricity sources including at least 3.5% from new sources

Using RE > 3 times statutory requirement

Reduction in Potable Water IntensityReduction in potable water intensity compared with 2007:16.6% reduction and on track for 26% by 2020

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Reduction in Fleet Petroleum UseReduction in fleet petroleum use compared to 2005:8.4% reduction and not on track

> 3% reduction from FY 2011

Green BuildingsSustainable green buildings:2.66% of buildings sustainable4.0% GSF of inventory sustainable

66% increased compliance from FY 2011

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• Increased renewable energy goal• Climate adaptation• Performance contracting• Continue improving buildings sustainability

performance• Utilizing metering and data to improve performance

Looking Forward: FY 2014 and Beyond

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Thank you!

www.sustainability.energy.gov

Jennifer C. MacDonald

(202) 586-8645

jennifer.macdonald@hq.doe.gov20