Government Lead by Example: State Government
| State government energy management reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from energy consumption in state facilities and fleets, and helps to control operational costs. Energy savings are achieved primarily through: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Technical assistance and information provided by ECMD are important parts of supporting the state agencies' efforts in energy management.
All government facilities in New Mexico have been ordered to set an example for the private sector and the general public for reducing GHG emissions, improved energy efficiency, increased utilization of renewable energy sources, and low-embodied energy construction materials. All levels of government should take part, whether it is agencies following through on their respective existing executive orders or municipalities serving urban or rural populations. All together, these efforts help protect the environment and create economic development in New Mexico. In August 2007 the Clean Energy Development Council (CEDC) approved a Lead by Example document – Recommendations for Modifying Procurement Processes to Comply with Sustainable State Building Performance Standards. ECMD authored the document, with support from fellow members of the Climate Change Implementation Team: General Services Department (GSD), Regulation and Licensing, Environment, Higher Education, Public School Facilities Authority, and Transportation. A total of eight policy recommendations addressing building energy usage were described. ECMD and GSD are continuing to implement the policy recommendations set forth in this document. This table of performance standards for state buildings succinctly shows the energy reduction and ratings that new construction and renovations must achieve. |
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