U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 

2013 Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan 

June 28, 2013

Agency Contact 

Ian Fisher, P.E., LEED AP, CEM 

301-415-6528 

Ian.fisher@nrc.gov

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Sustainability is inherently integrated into the mission of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory 

Commission (NRC). “The NRC licenses and regulates the Nation's civilian use of radioactive 

materials to protect public health and safety, promote the common defense and security, and 

protect the environment”. The commitment to sustainability is not only present in the Agency’s 

mission, but also in its operations. The NRC strives to conduct its operations and activities in an 

environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. The NRC recognizes that reducing and, 

where possible, eliminating the environmental impacts of business activities is an important part 

of its mission as stewards of public health and safety. The Agency views sustainability as a 

long-term approach to business planning and decisionmaking that balances the NRC’s 

economic, environmental, and social responsibilities. 

Vision for the Upcoming Fiscal Year 

The NRC will continue to work on meeting and exceeding the goals set forth by Executive Order 

(EO) 13514. The NRC understands the importance of incorporating sustainability within its 

business operations and will continue to build on successful sustainability efforts, as well as 

initiate new efforts to reduce its environmental impacts. 

Greenhouse Gas Reductions and Sustainable Buildings 

The NRC is pleased to have exceeded its initial fiscal year (FY) 2020 reduction target goals for 

Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The FY 2012 GHG accounting for 

Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions indicated a 30.6 percent decrease from a FY 2008 baseline. 

This decrease significantly exceeds initial Agency reduction targets of 4.4 percent by FY 2020. 

The significant decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions is a direct result of the NRC’s 

aggressive energy-savings program. The NRC has invested significant time and resources in 

evaluating Agency energy usage and identifying potential reduction measures. By integrating 

the energy-savings program within the Agency’s Office of Administration, the NRC was able to 

seamlessly introduce energy-saving measures into its daily operations. 

The NRC is also pleased to report a significant reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions. In the 

Agency’s FY 2012 GHG accounting for Scope 3 emissions, a 13.6 percent decrease was 

reported, compared to an FY 2008 baseline. This reduction in Scope 3 emissions significantly 

exceeds the Agency’s original target of 5 percent by FY 2020. Despite the Agency’s success in 

reducing Scope 3 emissions, the NRC has found it challenging to generate and implement 

reduction plans for this category. Because Scope 3 emissions are primarily associated with 

employee commuting and employee business travel using transportation services outside of the 

Agency’s control, the NRC has fewer options available to it for reduction strategies. The NRC 

plans to continue reducing its Scope 3 emissions by increasing employee awareness of 

teleconferencing abilities, teleworking options, flexible work schedules, and transit subsidies. 

The NRC has also been successful in meeting its reduction target for sustainable buildings. 

The NRC had a reduction target of 30 percent for facility energy intensity by FY 2015. In the 

Agency’s FY 2012 GHG accounting report, the NRC reported a 41.5 percent decrease in energy 

intensity. 
Although the NRC remains committed to reducing the environmental impact of its operations, 

the Agency anticipates increased difficulty in obtaining funding for energy-saving programs over 

the next few years as Federal budget concerns continue to decrease the money available to all 

Agencies. Despite the uncertainty of available funding, the Agency remains committed to 

reducing the environmental impact of its business operations and operating in a more 

sustainable manner. 

Fleet Management 

The NRC continuously measures and evaluates various approaches for the Sustainability Plan. 

The NRC will continue to evaluate its progress once its shuttle services and under-used 

vehicles have been eliminated. Eliminating shuttles and reducing the number of “u-drive-it” 

vehicles will be somewhat challenging for staff who require local transportation. Educating staff 

on mass transit and on local travel reimbursements for using privately owned vehicles will help 

reduce fleet costs. 

Water Use Efficiency and Management and Renewable Energy 

The NRC is finding it challenging to meet reduction targets for water use efficiency and 

management. The NRC has completed energy and water audits in both buildings located at its 

headquarters. It has identified very few areas in which Agency water usage can be reduced. 

One of the areas of water usage is wastewater associated with employee use of restrooms. To 

reduce the amount of water usage associated with wastewater, the NRC has focused on 

upgrading high-flow restroom fixtures with more efficient low-flow fixtures. Currently, there is a 

renovation project underway in the One White Flint building that involves the replacement of 

existing restroom fixtures with low-flow fixtures with increased efficiency. The project is 

approximately 70 percent complete and is on schedule to be finished in the first quarter of 

FY 2014. 

The NRC is also focused on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) operation. The 

NRC sub-meters and monitors the water usage associated with its HVAC system, and it has 

adjusted some of its operations in an effort to reduce any excessive water usage. The Agency 

continues to monitor water usage associated with the HVAC system and will remain proactive in 

identifying excessive water usage in system operation. 

Another area the NRC has identified for possible water-use reductions is facility irrigation. The 

NRC sub-meters and monitors water usage associated with irrigation. This allows the Agency 

to detect leaks within the irrigation system, as well as broken sprinkler heads and system 

malfunctions. The NRC has also worked with its landscape contractor to determine the best 

irrigation practices to avoid excessive water usage. The NRC will continue to evaluate the 

implementation of water-management technologies and research best operating practices in an 

effort to meet water use efficiency targets for FY 2015, as well as FY 2020. 

Renewable energy has also been a challenging target for the Agency to meet. The NRC has 

previously researched installing a photovoltaic (PV) system at its facilities. The NRC found that 

the space it had available for a PV system and the projected payback of the system was less 

than ideal. Additionally, the NRC has considered purchasing its electricity through an 

alternative energy supplier that produces its electricity using renewable resources. Because the 

NRC purchases its electricity using a Government Services Administration (GSA) areawide 

contract vehicle, purchasing energy directly through an alternative energy supplier would be 

difficult. 
Pollution Prevention and Waste Reduction 

The NRC continues to benefit from the robust recycling and waste-diversion program 

implemented at its facilities. The Agency educates its staff on the recycling program throughout 

the year using posters, bulletins, and recycling events. It also strives to make the recycling 

process as simple as possible for employees to encourage participation. In FY 2012, the 

Pollution Prevention and Waste Reduction Program recorded a 71 percent recycling and 

waste-diversion rate, significantly exceeding the original recycling and waste-diversion target of 

at least 50 percent by the end of FY 2015. The NRC plans to continue educating its staff on its 

recycling and waste- diversion program and to continue simplifying the recycling process to 

keep the program successful. 

Sustainable Acquisition 

The NRC is committed to meeting the Sustainable Acquisition mandates set forth in EOs 13423 

and 13514. To facilitate the purchasing of green products and services, the NRC issued a 

Green Purchasing Plan (GPP) in September 2012 to serve as official Agency policy. An 

environmental clause was added to the Agency’s contract-writing system to promote green 

purchasing by prime contractors and subcontractors. The Agency incorporated consideration 

for green purchasing into several contract templates, including statements of work and market 

research to increase awareness and usage of green products and services. Finally, an Agency 

iLearn course is in development to help educate employees on the NRC’s GPP and available 

GSA Web site resources. 

The Agency is planning to: (1) transition to a new acquisition system in October 2013 and will 

ensure that environmental Federal Acquisition Regulation and local contract clauses are 

included for all applicable solicitations and contracts, (2) conduct post-award quality assurance 

reviews, (3) increase Agency standardization for acquisition documents and processes and 

incorporate annual sustainability training for all acquisition employees and buyers, and 

(4) provide recognition for employees who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in 

planning or implementing programs that include environmental considerations and green 

purchasing. 

Electronic Stewardship and Data Centers 

The NRC has completed construction of a new data center that was designed to include green 

initiatives. These initiatives include the installation of redundant rack power distribution units 

(PDUs) that use 3-phase, 220-volt power. The NRC chose a 220-volt bus-way because it offers 

an increased efficiency over a 110-volt bus-way. Additionally, the Agency installed metering 

capability on all switched and metered PDUs, breaker panels, HVAC equipment, and 

uninterrupted power supply units. Currently, the NRC is working to connect the data center’s 

equipment to the Building Management System (BMS). The building design did not include 

low-voltage cabling for power and environmental metering, and most breaker panels were not 

configured correctly to report to the BMS. 

In FY 2014, the Agency is planning to (1) install a data center infrastructure management 

(DCIM) system and wiring for all low-voltage equipment, (2) implement blade technology in the 

new data center, and (3) continue to virtualize servers with an organizational goal of 40 percent 

by the end of the next fiscal year. 
Table of Contents

Policy Statement

Executive Summary

Size & Scope of Agency Operations

Table 1: Agency Size & Scope

Goal 1: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction

Agency Progress toward Scope 1 & 2 GHG Goals

Figure 1-1

Table 1-1: Goal 1 Strategies – Scope 1 & 2 GHG Reductions

Agency Progress toward Scope 3 GHG Goal

Figure 1-2

Table 1-2: Goal 1 Strategies – Scope 3 GHG Reductions

Goal 2: Sustainable Buildings

Agency Progress toward Facility Energy Intensity Reduction Goal

Figure 2-1

Agency Progress toward Total Buildings Meeting the Guiding Principles

Figure 2-2

Table 2: Goal 2 Strategies – Sustainable Buildings

Goal 3: Fleet Management

Agency Progress toward Fleet Petroleum Use Reduction Goal

Figure 3-1

Agency Progress toward Fleet Alternative Fuel Consumption Goal

Figure 3-2

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Table 3: Goal 3 Strategies – Fleet Management

Goal 4: Water Use Efficiency & Management

Agency Progress toward Potable Water Intensity Reduction Goal

Figure 4-1

Table 4: Goal 4 Strategies – Water Use Efficiency & Management

Goal 5: Pollution Prevention & Waste Reduction

Agency Progress toward Pollution Prevention & Waste Reduction

Table 5: Goal 5 Strategies – Pollution Prevention & Waste Reduction

Goal 6: Sustainable Acquisition

Agency Progress towards Sustainable Acquisition Goal

Figure 6-1

Federal Procurement Data Systems Standard Reports on Biopreferred Procurement Actions

Figure 6-2

Table 6: Goal 6 Strategies – Sustainable Acquisition

Goal 7: Electronic Stewardship & Data Centers

Agency Progress toward EPEAT, Power Management & End of Life Goals

Figure 7-1

Table 7: Goal 7 Strategies – Electronic Stewardship & Data Centers

Goal 8: Renewable Energy

Agency Renewable Energy Percentage of Total Electricity Usage

Figure 8-1

Table 8: Goal 8 Strategies – Renewable Energy

Goal 9: Climate Change Resilience

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Agency Climate Change Resilience

Table 9: Goal 9 Strategies – Climate Change Resilience

Size & Scope of Agency Operations

Table 1: Agency Size & Scope

Agency Size & Scope FY 2011 FY 2012

Total Number of Employees as Reported in the President's Budget 3042 2967

Total Acres of Land Managed 5.2 5.2

Total Number of Buildings Owned 0 0

Total Number of Buildings Leased (GSA and Non-GSA Lease) 2 2

Total Buildings Gross Square Feet (GSF) 998,000 998,000

Operates in Number of Locations Throughout U.S. 6 6

Operates in Number of Locations Outside of U.S. 0 0

Total Number of Fleet Vehicles Owned 1 1

Total Number of Fleet Vehicles Leased 33 32

Total Number of Exempted-Fleet Vehicles (Tactical, Law Enforcement, Emergency, Etc.) 1 1

Total Amount Contracts Awarded as Reported in FPDS ($Millions) 206.4 200.1

Goal 1: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction

Agency Progress toward Scope 1 & 2 GHG Goals

E.O. 13514 requires each agency establish a Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission reduction target to be achieved by FY

2020. The red bar represents the agency's FY 2008 baseline. The green bar represents the FY 2020 target reduction.

The blue bars represent annual agency progress towards achieving this target. The percentage at the top of each

bar represents the reduction or increase from the FY 2008 baseline. A negative percentage value indicates that the

emissions have decreased compared to the 2008 baseline.

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13,800 14,008

11,946

9,580

13,193

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000

16,000

2008 2010 2011 2012 2020 Target

Metric Tons of CO2e

1.5%

-13.4%

-4.4%

-30.6%
Table 1-1: Goal 1 Strategies - Scope 1 & 2 GHG Reductions

(D) Specific targets/metrics to

measure strategy success including milestones to be achieved in

next 12 months

(C) Strategy Narrative

(B) Top 5?

Yes/No/NA

(A) Will the agency implement the following

strategies to achieve this

goal?

The NRC uses the FEMP GHG

emission report to evaluate progress

Use the annual FEMP GHG

emission report to identify high Yes

Use the FEMP GHG emission report to identify/target

on emission categories. High emisemission categories and areas that

are not meeting annual targets.

high emission categories

and implement specific acsions categories or areas that are not

tions to resolve high emission areas identified.

meeting annual targets are examined to determine if specific actions can be taken to address the

areas of concern. By 2nd quarter

FY2014, the NRC will have evaluated the FY2013 GHG emissions

and use the data to set goals for the

upcoming year.

NA

The NRC does not design or

build new buildings. AdditionNA

Ensure that all major renovations and new building ally, the NRC does not have any

designs are 30% more efficient than applicable code. major renovations planned for FY

2014.

NRC will continue to evaluate possible ECMs. In the next 12 months, The NRC has two EISA 432

covered facilities and both have

Yes

Implement in EISA 432

covered facilities all lifeNRC plans to (1) Install VFDs on had extensive energy audits. A

cycle cost effective ECMs

identified.

large building system motors in list of all possible ECMs was OWFN. (2) Begin installation of a generated from the energy audits

new control system starting with the and determined whether or not building infrastructure as well as they would be cost effective

ECMs. the major mechanical equipment in

OWFN.

NA

The NRC consumes very little

fossil-fuel on-site. Our consumpNoReduce on-site fossil-fuel

consumption by installing tion of fossil-fuel is limited to

more efficient boilers, gen- cooking equipment, emergency

erators, furnaces, etc. and/or

use renewable fuels.

generators and domestic water

heaters. All of these systems operate minimally and converting

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(D) Specific targets/metrics to

measure strategy success including milestones to be achieved in

next 12 months

(C) Strategy Narrative

(B) Top 5?

Yes/No/NA

(A) Will the agency implement the following

strategies to achieve this

goal?

to renewable fuels is cost prohibitive.

(1)The NRC will begin installing

VFDs on all major equipment mo1) Install VFDs on motors.. 2)

Install energy efficient lighting. Yes

Reduce grid-supplied electricity consumption by improvtors in OWFN as part of a controls

ing/upgrading motors, boilupgrade project. This project is

ers, HVAC, chillers, compressors, lighting, etc.

scheduled to begin in FY2014.

(2)Complete the conversion of outdoor lighting from high wattage

fixtures to LED lighting. This project is scheduled to be completed in

the 1st quarter of FY2014.

(1)The NRC will continue to evaluate all equipment within the facilit1) Identify and evaluate energy

consuming and emission generatYes

Employ operations and

management best practices

ies for proper performance, maintenfor energy consuming and ing equipment.. 2) Research and

ance and best practices. (2)Evaluate

implement best practices for operations and management.emission generating equipment.

new industry recommendations for

operating and maintaining facility

equipment to increase the performance and reduce the emissions of

them. This is an ongoing effort.

NA

The NRC has previously installed

upgraded utility meters that are

No

Install building utility

meters and benchmark percapable of interval metering. The

formance to track energy

NRC has also benchmarked

and continuously optimize

performance.

OWFN and TWFN energy usage

and continues to input energy usage periodically and compare

building performance with the

benchmarked baseline.

Agency Progress towards Scope 3 GHG Goal

E.O. 13514 requires each agency establish a Scope 3 GHG emission reduction target to be achieved by FY 2020.

The red bar represents the agency's FY 2008 baseline. The green bar represents the FY 2020 reduction target. The

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blue bars represent annual agency progress on achieving this target. The percentage at the top of each bar represents

the reduction or increase from the FY 2008 baseline. A negative percentage value indicates that the emissions

have been decreased compared to the FY 2008 baseline.

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21,522

23,726

20,741

18,599

20,446

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

2008 2010 2011 2012 2020 Target

Metric Tons of CO2e

10.2%

-3.6% -5.0%

-13.6%
Table 1-2: Goal 1 Strategies - Scope 3 GHG Reductions

(D) Specific targets/metrics to measure strategy success including milestones to be achieved in next 12

months

(C) Strategy Narrative

(B) Top 5?

Yes/No/NA

(A) Will the agency implement the following

strategies to achieve this

goal?

Increase awareness of virtual meeting

capabilities, conduct training sessions Increase the use of virtual

meeting capabilities for meetings, webinars and training.Yes

Reduce employee business

ground travel.

on this technology, and increase the

number or workstations with virtual

meeting capabilities. This is an ongoing

effort.

Increase awareness of virtual meeting

capabilities, conduct training sessions Increase the use of virtual

meeting capabilities for meetings, webinars and training.Yes

Reduce employee business

air travel.

on this technology, and increase the

number or workstations with virtual

meeting capabilities. This is an ongoing

effort.

(1) Increase awareness of virtual meeting capabilities, conduct training ses1) Increase webinar usage for

training and meetings. 2) InYesDevelop and deploy employee commuter reduction plan.

sions on this technology, and increase

crease the number of employthe number or workstations with virtual

ees using public transportation

and ride-sharing.

meeting capabilities. This is an ongoing

effort. (2) Promote the transit subsidy

benefits program through an awareness

as well as employee training. This is an

ongoing effort.

Review data gathered from survey to

identify opportunities that may exist for Conduct an agency wide survey on employee commuting Yes

Use employee commuting

survey to identify opporreducing commuter emissions. The em- to determine agency commuting habits.

tunities and strategies for

reducing commuter emissions.ployee survey will be completed in the

1st quarter of FY2014.

Promote NRCs teleworking program

through program awareness and employee training. This is an ongoing effort.

Increase the number of employees teleworking Yes

Increase number of employees eligible for telework and/or the total

number of days teleworked.

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(D) Specific targets/metrics to measure strategy success including milestones to be achieved in next 12

months

(C) Strategy Narrative

(B) Top 5?

Yes/No/NA

(A) Will the agency implement the following

strategies to achieve this

goal?

The NRC currently provides

the necessary facilities to alNoDevelop and implement

bicycle commuter program.low employees who wish to

commute to work by bicycle

to do so.

The NRC has previously installed bicycle commuting infrastructure.

No Provide bicycle commuting infrastructure.

Goal 2: Sustainable Buildings

Agency Progress toward Facility Energy Intensity Reduction Goal

E.O. 13514 Section 2 requires that agencies consider building energy intensity reductions. Further, the Energy

Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) requires each agency to reduce energy intensity 30 percent by FY

2015 as compared to the FY 2003 baseline. Agencies are expected to reduce energy intensity by 3 percent annually

to meet the goal. The red bar represents the agency's FY 2003 baseline. The green bar represents the FY 2015

target reduction. The blue bars show annual agency progress on achieving this target. The percentage at the top

of each bar represents the reduction or increase from the FY 2003 baseline. A negative percentage value indicates

that the energy intensity has been decreased compared to the FY 2003 baseline.

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112,122

80,645 75,113

65,576

78,485

0

20,000

40,000

60,000

80,000

100,000

120,000

2003 2010 2011 2012 2015 Target

Btu per Gross Square Foot

-28.1%

-33.0% -30.0%

-41.5%
Agency Progress toward Total Buildings Meeting the Guiding Principles

E.O. 13514 requires that by FY 2015, 15 percent of agencies' new, existing, and leased buildings greater than

5,000 square feet meet the Guiding Principles. In order to meet the FY 2015 goal, agencies should have increased

the percentage of conforming buildings by approximately 2 percent annually from their FY 2007 baseline. The

green bar represents the FY 2015 target. The blue bars represent annual agency progress on achieving this target.

Figure 2-2

Table 2: Goal 2 Strategies – Sustainable Buildings

(D) Specific targets/metrics to

measure strategy success including milestones to be achieved in

next 12 months

(C) Strategy Narrative

(B) Top 5?

Yes/No/NA

(A) Will the agency implement

the following strategies to achieve

this goal?

Agency has no plan to build

or lease new facilities in the

next fiscal year.

NA

Incorporate green building specifications into all new construction and

major renovation projects.

A control system upgrade project

is planned to begin in FY2014 for

OWFN.

Install a new control system

and control sensors Yes

Redesign or lease interior space to

reduce energy use by daylighting,

space optimization, sensors/control

system installation, etc.

Agency has no plan to build

or lease new facilities in the

next two fiscal years.

No

Deploy CEQ's Implementing Instructions - Sustainable Locations

for Federal Facilities.

Develop contracting language and

include it in all construction con- Require the use of recycled,

biobased, energy efficient Yes

Include in every construction contract all applicable sustainable actracts to require sustainable acquis- and environmentally

preferable products.

quisition requirements for recycled,

biobased, energy efficient, and environmentally preferable products.ition to the maximum extent possible.

Throughout the year there are

many training sessions, trade

Require facility and energy

managers to keep up to date

on industry best practices.

Yes

Develop and deploy energy and

sustainability training for all facility

and energy managers.

shows, and studies that provide

energy and sustainability information. The NRC will encourage

facility and energy managers to

participate in events and stay up

to date on industry best practices.

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Goal 3: Fleet Management

Agency Progress toward Fleet Petroleum Use Reduction Goal

E.O. 13514 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) require that by FY 2015 agencies

reduce fleet petroleum use by 20 percent compared to a FY 2005 baseline. Agencies are expected to achieve at

least a 2 percent annual reduction and a 30 percent reduction is required by FY 2020. The red bar represents the

agency's FY 2005 baseline. The green bars represent the FY 2015 and FY 2020 target reductions. The blue bars

represent annual agency progress on achieving these targets. The percentage at the top of each bar represents the

reduction or increase from the FY 2005 baseline. A negative percentage indicates a decrease in fleet petroleum

use.

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9

0 0

9

8

7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

2005 2010 2011 2012 2015 Target 2020 Target

Gallons Gasoline Equivalent (thous.)

No Data

-20.0%

-30.0%

No Data

-0.8%
Agency Progress toward Fleet Alternative Fuel Consumption Goal

E.O. 13423 requires that agencies increase total alternative fuel consumption by 10 percent annually from the

prior year starting in FY 2005. By FY 2015, agencies must increase alternative fuel use by 159.4 percent, relative

to FY 2005. The red bar represents the agency's FY 2005 baseline. The green bar represents the FY 2015 target.

The blue bars represent annual agency progress on achieving this target. The percentage at the top of each bar

represents the reduction or increase from the FY 2005 baseline. A negative percentage indicates a decrease in fleet

alternative fuel use.

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3,921

0 0

6,558

10,170

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

2005 2010 2011 2012 2015 Target

Gallons Gasoline Equivalent 

No Data

159.4%

No Data

67.3%

Represents 41.2% of 

Total Fleet Fuel Use
Table 3: Goal 3 Strategies – Fleet Management

(D) Specific targets/metrics

to measure strategy success

including milestones to be

achieved in next 12 months

(C) Strategy Narrative

(B) Top 5?

Yes/No/NA

(A) Will the agency implement the

following strategies to achieve this

goal?

By eliminating under utilized

vehicles, this will reduce

NRC’s current fleet by 7.4%.

Eliminating under- utilized vehicles. Yes

Optimize/Rightsize the composition of

the fleet (e.g., reduce vehicle size, eliminate underutilized vehicles, acquire and

locate vehicles to match local fuel infrastructure).

Decreasing 98% of shuttles

and using mass transit to and

Eliminating daily shuttle

routes by using mass

Yes

Reduce miles traveled (e.g., share

vehicles, improve routing with telemat- from HQ interim sites. Provide transportation. Using

ics, eliminate trips, improve scheduling,

use shuttles, etc.). portable GPS units to provide

best driving routes.

telematics to improve

routing for current driving

assignments.

100% of all vehicles request

will be for AFVs.

Requests for future

vehicle replacements will

be AFV only.

Yes

Acquire only highly fuel-efficient, low

greenhouse gas-emitting vehicles and

alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs).

NA

Increase utilization of alternative fuel in

dual-fuel vehicles.

100% of all vehicles are monitored for fuel consumption.

Currently use the tool

provided by GSA to track Yes

Use a Fleet Management Information

System to track fuel consumption

fuel consumption

throughout the year.

throughout the year for agency-owned,

GSA-leased, and commercially-leased

vehicles.

NA

Increase GSA leased vehicles and decrease agency-owned fleet vehicles,

when cost effective.

NRC is reducing by 2 the

number of vehicles in the current fleet.

Decrease total number of

fleet vehicles. Yes

Optimize the required number of

vehicles for NRC Fleet.

Goal 4: Water Use Efficiency & Management

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Agency Progress toward Potable Water Intensity Reduction Goal

E.O. 13514 requires agencies to reduce potable water intensity by 2 percent annually through FY 2020 compared

to an FY 2007 baseline. A 16 percent reduction is required by FY 2015 and a 26 percent reduction is required by

FY 2020. The red bar represents the agency's FY 2007 baseline. The green bars represent the FY 2015 and FY

2020 target reductions. The blue bars represent annual agency progress on achieving these targets. The percentage

at the top of each bar represents the reduction or increase from the FY 2007 baseline. A negative percentage value

indicates that portable water use intensity has decreased compared to the FY 2007 baseline.

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19.1

22.6 21.6 22.2

16.1

14.2

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

2007 2010 2011 2012 2015 Target 2020 Target

Gallons per Gross Square Foot

12.7%

-16.0%

-26.0%

18.3% 16.1%
Table 4: Goal 4 Strategies – Water Use Efficiency & Management

(D) Specific targets/metrics

to measure strategy success

including milestones to be

achieved in next 12 months

(C) Strategy Narrative

(B) Top 5?

Yes/No/NA

(A) Will the agency implement the

following strategies to achieve this

goal?

The NRC has upgraded all

restroom fixtures in TWFN

Install low-flow fixtures in facility restrooms. Yes

Purchase and install water efficient

technologies (e.g., Waterwise, lowto low-flow fixtures. Curflow water fixtures and aeration

devices).

rently, the NRC is completing a restroom renovation in

OWFN and installing lowflow fixtures. This project

has a completion date in the

1st quarter of FY2014.

Leak detection and repair is

handled as routine maintenance. No

Develop and deploy operational

controls for leak detection including

a distribution system audit, leak detection, and repair programs.

The NRC does not plan to undergo any significant landscap- No Design, install, and maintain landscape to reduce water use. ing projects in the next fiscal

year.

The NRC does not currently

have any projects to install No

Design and deploy water closedloop, capture, recharge, and/or reclamation systems. capture, recharge or reclamation

systems.

The NRC has previously installed separate meters to mon- No

Install meters to measure and monitor industrial, landscaping, and agricultural water use.

itor water usage associated with

landscaping.

Goal 5: Pollution Prevention & Waste Reduction

Agency Progress toward Pollution Prevention & Waste Reduction

E.O. 13514 requires that Federal agencies promote pollution prevention and eliminate waste. The E.O. requires

agencies to minimize the use of toxic and hazardous chemicals and pursue acceptable alternatives. It also requires

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agencies minimize waste generation through source reduction, increase diversion of compostable materials, and

by the end of FY 2015 divert at least 50% of non-hazardous and 50% of construction and demolition debris.

Table 5: Goal 5 Strategies – Pollution Prevention & Waste Reduction

(D) Specific targets/metrics to

measure strategy success including milestones to be achieved in

next 12 months

(C) Strategy Narrative

(B) Top 5?

Yes/No/NA

(A) Will the agency implement

the following strategies to

achieve this goal?

The NRC recovers refrigerant on

HVAC equipment as needed for Recover refrigerants and

other fugitive emissions as

needed.

Yes

Eliminate, reduce, or recover refrigerants and other fugitive emissions.

maintenance or equipment end of

life. This is an ongoing effort that

occurs as needed throughout the

year.

The NRC routinely promotes waste

reduction activities and recycling.

Promote NRCs recycling

program.

Yes

Reduce waste generation through

elimination, source reduction, and

recycling.

Employees are provided with information on acceptable recycling

procedures. NRC plans to revise

and distribute education materials

related to waste reduction by 3rd

quarter FY2014.

The NRC currently utilizes

an integrated pest manageNo

Implement integrated pest management and improved landscape ment approach. The NRC management practices to reduce also does not use toxic or and eliminate the use of toxic and

hazardous chemicals/materials. hazardous chemicals for

landscaping.

The NRC currently tracks

and records construction No

Establish a tracking and reporting

system for construction and demolition debris elimination. and demolition debris

elimination and recycling.

The NRC updates its Chemical InUpdate Agency Chemical ventory Plans annually. The next

Inventory Plans. Yes

Develop/revise Agency Chemicals

Inventory Plans and identify and

inventory submission will occur in

the 1st quarter of FY2014.

deploy chemical elimination, substitution, and/or management opportunities.

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Goal 6: Sustainable Acquisition

Agency Progress toward Sustainable Acquisition Goal

E.O. 13514 requires agencies to advance sustainable acquisition and ensure that 95 percent of applicable new

contract actions meet federal mandates for acquiring products that are energy efficient, water efficient, biobased,

environmentally preferable, non-ozone depleting, recycled content, or are non-toxic or less toxic alternatives,

where these products meet performance requirements. To monitor performance, agencies perform quarterly reviews

of at least 5 percent of applicable new contract actions to determine if sustainable acquisition requirements are

included.

Figure 6-1

Federal Procurement Data System Standard Reports on Biopreferred Procurement Actions

The Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) is used by federal agencies to record and manage contract actions.

On the pie chart below, the blue area represents the total number of contract actions reported by the agency in

FPDS in FY 2012 that are "applicable" to the sustainable procurement requirements. Applicable contract actions

are new domestic contracts, task and delivery orders, excluding weapons systems and those actions that are unlikely

to use biobased products (e.g., research and social development contracts, education and training, social services,

and the lease or rental of equipment). The green area represents the total number of applicable contract actions

that the agency reported in FPDS as containing biobased product requirements.

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100% = 265

1.12% = 3

Total # FPDS Reported

Applicable Contract Actions

Total # FPDS Reported Contract

Actions that include

Biopreferred Requirements
Table 6: Goal 6 Strategies – Sustainable Acquisition

(D) Specific targets/metrics to measure strategy

success including milestones to be achieved in

next 12 months

(C) Strategy Narrative

(B) Top 5?

Yes/No/NA

(A) Will the agency implement the following strategies

to achieve this goal?

Publish revised Management Directive by May

30, 2014.

Update the agency’s Management Directive (MD) 11.1, “NRC Acquisition of

Supplies and Services” to include brief Yes

Update and deploy agency

procurement policies and programs to ensure that federallyinformation on Federal environmental mandated designated sustainprograms and considerations during

source selection.

able products are included in

all relevant procurements and

services.

The agency is developing standardized

templates to focus on all Federal pro- No

Deploy corrective actions to

address identified barriers to

grams equally to increase knowledge

base and reduce barriers.

increasing sustainable procurements with special emphasis

on biobased purchasing.

Increase compliance with

environmental clause usContracting Officers will include environmental FAR and local clauses in soliYesInclude biobased and other

FAR sustainability clauses in age from 50% in 2nd citations and contracts for energy-effiall applicable construction and quarter in FY11 to 70% cient, water-efficient, biobased, environother relevant service contracts.

by the same period in mentally preferable, non-ozone depleting,

2014 in applicable solicitations and contracts.

and products made with recovered materials. The agency will conduct post-award

quality assurance reviews.

Templates will be updated periodically over

To enhance familiarity with and increase

usage of green products and services,

Yes

Review and update agency

acquisition templates to in- the next 12 months as part

agency acquisition templates will include

clude and encourage biobased of a larger effort to inenvironmental considerations and informand other designated green

crease agency standardization. Templates will be located in the

products to enable meeting

sustainable acquisition goals. ation for acquisition documents and processes.

agency’s new “NRC Enterprise Acquisition Toolset” (NEAT) on-line portal for

access by the NRC acquisition community.

The agency is currently developing new

No Enterprisewide contracts (IDIQs/BPAs)

Use Federal Strategic

Sourcing Initiatives, such as

Blanket Purchase Agreements that may fulfill these needs. However, it

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(D) Specific targets/metrics to measure strategy

success including milestones to be achieved in

next 12 months

(C) Strategy Narrative

(B) Top 5?

Yes/No/NA

(A) Will the agency implement the following strategies

to achieve this goal?

(BPAs) for office products

and imaging equipment, is undetermined at this time what apwhich include sustainable ac- proach the agency will be taking.

quisition requirements.

While this is an important area, the

agency ‘s focus at this time is primarily

No

Report on sustainability compliance in contractor performance reviews.

to familiarize its acquisition workforce

about Federal environmental programs

and available green products and services

to increase agency usage.

The goal is that all acquisition employees in the

The agency will incorporate annual sustainability training in iLearn. Yes

Update or deploy annual sustainability training for use in

the agency.

Division of Contracts and

buyers in NRC Regional

Offices complete the

training by December

2013.

The agency established its

award program in

Provide recognition (non-monetary

awards) to employees who have demonYes

NRC Environmental Stewardship Award ProgramSeptember 2012 and will

strated exceptional leadership in planning

identify and recognize

or implementing programs that include

deserving employees over

the next 12 months.

environmental considerations and green

purchasing in support of NRC’s Affirmative Procurement Program. The idea is

to use this program to not only recognizing deserving employees, but also use it

as a platform to bring greater attention

to the importance of green purchasing.

Goal 7: Electronic Stewardship & Data Centers

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Agency Progress toward EPEAT, Power Management & End of Life Goals

E.O. 13514 requires agencies to promote electronics stewardship by: ensuring procurement preference for

EPEAT-registered products; implementing policies to enable power management, duplex printing, and other

energy-efficient features; employing environmentally sound practices with respect to the disposition of electronic

products; procuring Energy Star and FEMP designated electronics; and, implementing best management practices

for data center operations.

Figure 7-1

Table 7: Goal 7 Strategies – Electronic Stewardship & Data Centers

(D) Specific targets/metrics

to measure strategy success

including milestones to be

achieved in next 12 months

(C) Strategy Narrative

(B) Top 5?

Yes/No/NA

(A) Will the agency implement

the following strategies to achieve

this goal?

No action necessary. This

item has already been completed.

NRC has already identified

Core and Non-Core data centers.Yes

Identify agency "Core" and "NonCore" Data Centers.

NRC plans to close OWFN

data center in FY2015, and

TWFN data center in FY2016.

NRC is planning to close the

HPC non-core data center in

FY2014.

Yes

Consolidate 40% of agency NonCore Data Centers.

NRC expects to reach a virtualization rate of 40% by end

of FY2014.

NRC is making good progress

in server virtualization, continuing an effort which started in

FY 2010.

Yes

Optimize agency Core Data Centers

across total cost of ownership metrics.

DCIM tool will be installed

during FY2014.

NRC is in the process of installing a Data Center InfraYesEnsure that power management,

duplex printing, and other energy

efficiency or environmentally structure Management (DCIM)

preferable options and features are tool to monitor the power utilization in the 3WFN core data

center.

enabled on all eligible electronics

and monitor compliance.

NRC will update power management and disposition docu- Revise agency policy requiring

power management and disposition of data center equipment.Yes

Update and deploy policies to use

environmentally sound practices for

disposition of all agency excess or

mentation for the 3WFN core

data center by June 2014.

surplus electronic products, including use of certified eSteward and/or

R2 electronic recyclers, and monitor

compliance.

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(D) Specific targets/metrics

to measure strategy success

including milestones to be

achieved in next 12 months

(C) Strategy Narrative

(B) Top 5?

Yes/No/NA

(A) Will the agency implement

the following strategies to achieve

this goal?

Review IT purchases and

leases to ensure all IT acquisiNRC will purchase 95%

EPEAT registered and 100%

Yes

Ensure acquisition of 95% EPEAT

registered and 100% of ENERGY

tions follows NRC policy for

going green.

of ENERGY STAR qualified

and FEMP designated electronic office products.

STAR qualified and FEMP designated electronic office products.

Goal 8: Renewable Energy

Agency Renewable Energy Percentage of Total Electricity Usage

E.O. 13514 requires that agencies increase use of renewable energy. Further, EPACT 2005 requires agencies to

increase renewable energy use such that 7.5 percent of the agency's total electricity consumption is generated by

renewable energy sources for FY 2013 and beyond. For FY 2012, the required target was 5 percent of an agency's

total electricity consumption.

Figure 8-1

Table 8: Goal 8 Strategies – Renewable Energy

(D) Specific targets/metrics to

measure strategy

success including

milestones to be

achieved in next

12 months

(C) Strategy Narrative

(B) Top 5?

Yes/No/NA

(A) Will the agency implement the

following strategies to achieve this

goal?

The NRC uses a utilities contract from

GSA to purchase energy.

NA

Purchase renewable energy directly or

through Renewable Energy Credits

(RECs).

The NRC has looked into renewable

energy projects onsite, however, they

were cost prohibitive.

NA

Install onsite renewable energy on federal sites.

NA The NRC does not own any land. Lease land for renewable energy infrastructure.

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(D) Specific targets/metrics to

measure strategy

success including

milestones to be

achieved in next

12 months

(C) Strategy Narrative

(B) Top 5?

Yes/No/NA

(A) Will the agency implement the

following strategies to achieve this

goal?

The NRC does not have enough space

available for biomass energy generation.NA

Develop biomass capacity for energy

generation.

The NRC does not have any plans to

utilize a performance contract in the

next fiscal year.

NA

Utilize performance contracting methodologies for implementing ECMs and increasing renewable energy.

The NRC uses a utilities contract from

GSA to purchase energy.

NA

Work with other agencies to create

volume discount incentives for increased

renewable energy purchases.

Goal 9: Climate Change Resilience

Agency Climate Change Resilience

E.O. 13514 requires each agency to evaluate agency climate change risks and vulnerabilities to identify and manage

the effects of climate change on the agency's operations and mission in both the short and long term.

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Table 9: Goal 9 Strategies – Climate Change Resilience

(D) Specific targets/metrics to

measure

strategy

success including

milestones

to be

achieved

in next 12

months

(C) Strategy Narrative

(B)

Yes/No/NA

(A) Will the agency implement the following strategies to achieve this goal?

Climate change will continue to be

monitored for any needed adaptation for

the Agency to fulfill its mission.

No

Ensure climate change adaptation is integrated into both agency-wide and regional

planning efforts, in coordination with other

Federal agencies as well as state and local

partners, Tribal governments, and private

stakeholders.

The NRC has previously addressed

emergency response procedures and

protocols for extreme weather events.

No

Update agency emergency response procedures and protocols to account for projected

climate change, including extreme weather

events.

Climate change will continue to be

monitored for any needed adaptation to

No

Ensure workforce protocols and policies reflect projected human health and safety impacts of climate change.

workforce protocols for the human

health and safety impacts of climate

change.

This strategy is not applicable to the

NRC. NA

Update agency external programs and policies

(including grants, loans, technical assistance,

etc.) to incentivize planning for, and addressing the impacts of, climate change.

Climate change will continue to be

monitored for any needed adaptation No

Ensure agency principals demonstrate commitment to adaptation efforts through internal

communications and policies. efforts. At this time, no adaptation efforts are needed.

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(D) Specific targets/metrics to

measure

strategy

success including

milestones

to be

achieved

in next 12

months

(C) Strategy Narrative

(B)

Yes/No/NA

(A) Will the agency implement the following strategies to achieve this goal?

Identifying vulnerabilities and identifying measures to address those vulnerabilities is inherent in the agency mission.

NA

Identify vulnerable communities that are

served by agency mission and are potentially

impacted by climate change and identify

measures to address those vulnerabilities

where possible.

Climate change will continue to be

monitored for any needed adaptation NA

Ensure that agency climate adaptation and

resilience policies and programs reflect best

policies and programs. At this time, no

adaptation efforts are needed.

available current climate change science, updated as necessary

Climate change will continue to be

monitored for any needed modifications

No

Design and construct new or modify/manage

existing agency facilities and/or infrastructure to NRC facilities and/or infrastructure. to account for the potential impacts of projected climate change. At this time, no modifications are

needed.

Climate change will continue to be

monitored and climate preparedness and

NA

Incorporate climate preparedness and resilience into planning and implementation

guidelines for agency-implemented projects.

resilience will be incorporated into project planning and implementation as

needed.

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