08/05/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/05/2024 13:00
Updated federal design standards will advance building efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase resilience
WASHINGTON - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is advancing progress toward the Biden-Harris Administration's federal sustainability goals by releasing updated standards for federal buildings. P100 Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service establish mandatory design and construction standards and performance criteria for 300,000 federal buildings nationwide. The updated standards will help advance the adoption of cleaner, more efficient technologies for buildings; lead the way towards realizing the goals of the Federal Sustainability Plan to achieve net-zero emissions from all federal buildings by 2045; and promote the use of American-made, low carbon construction materials.
"These new standards represent GSA's decades-long commitment to sustainable design practices and will accelerate our progress toward achieving a net-zero emissions portfolio by 2045," said GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan. "We will continue to drive clean energy innovation and make smart investments in sustainability that get us a triple win: good jobs, taxpayer savings through increased efficiency, and healthier communities across the nation."
P100 requires that facilities adopt advanced energy conservation strategies and eliminate on-site fossil fuel use, directives that align with federal sustainability goals and will accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy. The industry-leading standard calls for grid-interactive efficient buildings, leverages innovative technologies through GSA's Green Proving Ground, requires the use of low-embodied carbon materials, and directs potable water reuse. These comprehensive measures ensure that new and renovated federal facilities achieve peak performance while minimizing environmental impact.
"What I'm particularly proud of is that the P100 includes new standards that will push the industry toward using more sustainable materials and pioneering practices," said Public Buildings Commissioner Elliot Doomes.
The 2024 P100 establishes exceptional benchmarks for:
P100 is updated and published every three years.
For more detailed information on the 2024 P100 and other GSA initiatives, visit GSA's P100 web page.
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About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government, managing a nationwide real estate portfolio of nearly 370 million rentable square feet, overseeing over $100 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivering technology services that serve millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA's mission is to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.