The move by the GSA follows an executive order on sustainability, issued by President Obama in October 2009, calling on the federal government to âlead by exampleâ in helping the nationâs infrastructure become greener.
âGSA continues to answer President Obamaâs call to create a more sustainable government by becoming a leader in innovative, greener solutions and technologies for federal agencies,â said GSA Administrator Martha N. Johnson. âAs part of Government-wide Policy, the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings will broaden its reach to provide federal agencies with the necessary measurement tools and policies they need to meet their own sustainability mandates under the Executive Order.â
According to the GSA, the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings sets policies and standards for building construction, operations, and maintenance across government. It was established by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to ensure all federal buildings meet sustainable design and energy-reduction targets mandated in the Act.