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Executive Order 14057- Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability
Highlights:

Achieve 100% carbon pollution-free electricity by 2030, including 50% on a 24/7 basis
Reach 100% zero-emission vehicle acquisition by 2035, including 100% light-duty acquisitions by 2027
Achieve net-zero building emissions by 2045, including a 50% reduction by 2032
Reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 65% from 2008 levels by 2030
Establish targets to reduce energy and potable water use intensity by 2030
Reduce procurement emissions to net-zero by 2050
Have climate resilient infrastructure and operations
Develop a climate and sustainability-focused workforce
Advance environmental justice and equity-focused operations
Accelerate progress through domestic and international partnerships

Energy – reduce energy intensity by 2.5% annually relative to a FY 2015 baseline
Energy – installed advanced energy meters in data centers by FY 2018; reduce data center Power Use Effectiveness (PUE) to 1.5 or lower in existing data centers and less than 1.4 in new data centers
Renewable Energy – the use of clean energy (renewable and alternative) shall not be less than 10% in FY 2016 and increasing to not less than 25% in FY 2025
Water – install water meters on agency buildings
Building Performance – identify a percentage of buildings that will meet the Guiding Principles requirements. Begin designing and constructing buildings that are net-zero.

new construction to utilize 55% less fossil fuel energy than a typical and similar building;
install advanced natural gas and steam meters;
utilize solar water heaters; and
conduct energy audits on at least 25% of facilities annually.

new construction to be 30% more efficient than ASHRAE 90.1;
generate or purchase renewable energy;
reduce energy consumption by 2% annually in existing buildings;
install advanced electrical meters; and establishes renewable energy usage targets.