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” Eligible electronic products are products with power management and other environmental
and energy features. This list includes, but is not limited to, computers, laptops, monitors,
imaging equipment (copiers, faxes, printers, scanners, etc.), hand-held devices (blackberries,
cell phones, etc.), etc.

"8 When referring to the Sustainability Plan, please refer to sections by number, letter, and/or
sub heading. Do not reference page numbers, as these may change.

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Table 8: Planning Table — Electronic Stewardship & Data Centers

units] | & |] we Te |e] ry | FY FY FY FY
ms! io | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20
% of device types covered by current Energy Star, | 4 | wa | go% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 5% | 95%
specifications that must be energy-star qualified
% of electronic assets covered by sound % |7ap| Tso | tsp | tsp | t80 | Ted | Teo | TeD | TBD | Teo | TaD
disposition practices
% of cloud activity hosted in a data center % | TBD} 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60%
% of agency data centers independently metered
or advanced metered and monitored on a weekly % | TBD | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100%
basis
Reduction in the number of agency data centers % | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD
% of agency, eligible electronic products with
Power management and other energy: % | TBD | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 959% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100%
environmentally preferable features (duplexing)
actively implemented and in use’
% of agency data centers operating with an
average Central Processing Unit (CPU) utilization % TBD | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 75% | 75% 75% 75% 75%
of 60-70%
% of agency data centers operating at a PUE % | ted | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 50% | so% | som | 50% | s0%
range of 1.3-1.6
% of covered electronic product acquisitions that % tap | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95%
EPEAT- registered
f agency data center activity implemented via % | Teo | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40%
virtualization
Leveraged Investment (funded through annually
recurring existing budget items, such as capital $m | 78D | TaD | TBD | T8D | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD
improvement, O&M, etc. or ARRA)
Incremental Investment (funded through new $m |180| 18D | TaD | TBD | TBD | TaD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TeD | TeD
program budget requests specific to this EO)
Alternative Investment (funded through ESPC,
UESC, EUL, PPA, rebates, or other funding $M | 78D | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD j TBD | TBD
assistance)
10. Agency Innovation
a. The SEC is creating a Green Procurement Plan. The plan is currently
under development, but upon completion will lay out procedures and
policies for all agency purchases. The plan will be a living document
that will be modified as new procedures are introduced and/or
changed. Purchasers will be notified of any changes to the document
through the agency’s internal notification system.
Table 9: Planning Table — Agency Innovation
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to | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 1s | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20
Leveraged Investment (funded through annually
recurring existing budget items, such as capital $M | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD
improvement, O&M, etc. or ARRA)
Incremental Investment (funded through new
program budget requests specific to this EO) $m | TBD | TBD | TBD } TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD } TBD
Pr
UESC, EUL, PPA, rebates, or other funding $m | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD
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2. The greatest challenge facing sustainability in operations and maintenance is
that the SEC will need to monitor building owners and property managers to
ensure that they are delivering what is required by lease agreements. This may
require additional personnel dedicated to the task of oversight.

vi. Transparency
The SEC will communicate its objectives and policies internally within its own intranet. As policies are
created or modified, all pertinent SEC employees will be notified through the use of internal

communications. The agency will report progress in line with E.O. 13514 compliance to the public as
required.

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TRI Toxics Release Inventory

UsCc United States Code

UESC Utility Energy Services Contract
USGBC US Green Building Council

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f. The agency will monitor and track water consumption performance to
evaluate the level of program success.

Table 5: Planning Table — Water Use Efficiency and Management

Unit | FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY
s 10 11 12 13 14 as 16 17 18 19 20

Potable Water Reduction Targets (gal/SF

reduced from FY07 base year) % 2% | 4% | 6% | 8% | 10% | 12% | 14% | 15% | 20% | 25% | 30%

Industrial, Landscaping, and Agricultural
Water Reduction Targets (gal reduced from % NA | 2% | 4% | 6% 8% | 10% | 12% | 14% | 16% | 18% | 20%
FY10 base year)

Leveraged Investment (funded through
annually recurring existing budget items,
such as capital improvement, O&M, etc. or
ARRA)

$M | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD

Incremental Investment (funded through
new program budget requests specific to this | $M | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD TBD
EO)

Alternative Investment (funded through
ESPC, UESC, EUL, PPA, rebates, or other $M | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD { TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD
funding assistance)

7 Pollution Prevention and Waste Elimination
a. The Senior Sustainability Officer will oversee the process to reduce
waste streams from the SEC.
b. The SEC executes all construction, modifications, and alterations

through the building owners. Maintenance and janitorial services are
inherent to the leased space. The SEC will work with the respective
landlords to increase source reduction of pollutants and waste with
initial or supplemental lease agreements to accomplish the following:

i) Substitute products with low/no volatile organic compound
(VOC) contents
(1) Cleaning supplies
(2) Paints & coatings
(3) Sealants & adhesives
(4) Carpeting and flooring systems
(5) Composite wood & agrifiber contain no added
urea-formaldehyde
ii) Construction and Demolition (C&D) projects to include Air
Quality Management Plan that identify procedures to limit
exposure of occupied/conditioned spaces and ventilation
equipment:
(1) Interrupt pathway between construction areas
and finished areas
(2) Institute cleaning activities during C&D that
remove dirt, dust, and debris daily
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Table 1: Planning Table - Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emissions Targets
Unit FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY
10 ii 12 13 14 is 16 17 18 19 20

Energy Intensity Reduction Goals
(BTU/SF reduced from FY03 base year) % 1% 2% 3% 5% 6% 8% | 10% | 14% | 16% | 18% | 20%
Renewable Electricity Goals. 9
{Percent of electricity from renewable sources) % 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 7.5% | 7.5%
Scope 1 & 2 - Reduction Target (reduced from
FYOB base year)® % 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 9% | 11% | 13% | 15%
Leveraged Investment (funded through annually
recurring existing budget items, such as capital $M | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD j TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD
improvement, O&M, etc. or ARRA)
Incremental Investment (funded through new
program budget requests specific to this EO) $m _| TaD | TD | Tap | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD
Alternative Investment (funded through ESPC,
UESC, EUL, PPA, rebates, or other funding $M | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD
assistance)

2.
a.

b.

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Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Reduction

The SEC will aim to achieve a reduction of GHG emissions of 15% by

2020.

The Senior Sustainability Officer will oversee the process to reduce GHG

emissions.

Regarding Federal employee travel:

i) The SEC is currently seeking to only lease space in buildings that

have some level of LEED certification. A building having LEED

certification and being located along public transportation

routes will help promote the use of public transportation as an

alternative to driving.

Programs focusing on the use of public transportation will be

promoted to gain employee participation.

Regarding contracted waste disposal:

i) Recycling programs will continue throughout SEC offices to
promote the responsible disposal of waste that can be recycled.

The SEC will request metered data regarding utility usage from property

owners/managers. The data will be tracked to evaluate both near and

long-term success rates.

The SEC will conduct comprehensive energy audits of existing facilities.

Where leases extend through the EO 13514 dates, the SEC will seek to

implement recommendations that offer the best cost to benefit ratio in

line with EO 13514 goals.

GHG emission targets may shift between Scope 1 & 2 and Scope 3

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Section 2: Performance Review & Annual Update (Update and Submit Annually)

1. Summary of Accomplishments:*

A.

Four SEC locations were evaluated for the purposes of establishing annual baseline
energy, water, and waste values. The audits also identified target reductions for these
facilities.

All recommendations will be continually evaluated for feasibility. Those being outside of
the scope of the SEC’s control, due to leasing agreements, will be passed along to the
building owner for evaluation and possible implementation.

Modified new lease terms have and will be developed to include sustainable
requirements. The newly awarded lease for the San Francisco Regional Office will
require the landlord to achieve certain energy performance goals as part of the lease
agreement.

Agency has and will establish policies for minimum building Energy Star ratings. New
leases will require that buildings have a minimum Energy Star rating of 75 in markets
where space is available.

A long-term Green Procurement Plan is being developed. Once finalized, it will set a
standard by which all new products are to be purchased.

i Goal Performance Review:

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1. Scope 1 & 2 Greenhouse Gas Reduction
a. The SEC only leases space and does not own any buildings. The agency
prefers full service leases where utility consumption is included with
operating costs. As a result, Scope 1 & 2 will be completely eliminated.
In the event that leases are not able to be transferred to full service
type, the agency will attempt to achieve a reduction of GHG emissions

of 15% by 2020.

b. The Leasing Branch will handle the implementation of new leasing
strategies.

com The Senior Sustainability Officer will oversee the GHG emissions portion
of the process.

d. The SEC will continue to conduct comprehensive energy audits of

existing facilities. Where leases extend through the E.0. 13514 dates,
the SEC will implement recommendations that offer the best cost to
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Appendix 2: Supplemental Handbook

* Section 1 should be submitted in FY 2010 and represents an overall sustainability policy and
implementation plan. In future years, agencies need only submit changes to the plan.

* Agencies should specify how they will distribute the plan to the field to ensure its
implementation in the field as well as central office.

5 Agencies should remove plans/reports that they currently are not required to complete and add
any additional relevant plans/reports not currently included in the table.

“In the FY 2010 submission, agencies are encouraged to discuss planning efforts from current
and previous years in order to identify progress associated with ongoing programs. In FY 2011,
agencies should discuss FY 2010 accomplishments. Agencies should follow this pattern for
future year submissions.

5 GHG emissions are measured in mtCO2e and the percentage reductions are reductions in
mtCO2e

® GHG emissions are measured in mtCO2e and the percentage reductions are reductions in
mtCO2e.

” Refer to the OFEE Scope 3 GHG Emissions Reduction Target Tool and User's Manual for
detailed descriptions of each scope 3 categories and calculation methods. When writing
narrative for this goal area, please note that it is not necessary to provide a great deal of detail.
Agencies should focus on general strategy for reducing Scope 3 emissions and should plan to
provide greater detail on milestones and actions taken to reduce emissions associated with
agency-specific targets in subsequent updates to this plan.

8 Applies to buildings at least 5,000 sf. Do not calculate the incremental cost associated with
selecting a different leased facility. The costs should reflect actual quantifiable costs such as 37
party certification programs, facility upgrades, or similar. If there are no quantifiable costs, enter
$0 for costs. Use the text write up to describe the methodology for working towards the goal.

° 42 U.S.C. 11001 et seq

*° Device types are the electronic products listed under the Energy Star program that the
Agency purchases or leases. This count should include the percentage of products that met
energy star standards at the time of purchasing. Please note it includes products with stand-by
power. For the purposes of this metric, Energy Star products are not electronics such as
lighting and appliances that are covered by the Sustainable Acquisition Goal. You can go to
http://www.energystar.gov/ under "Computers and Electronics" section for the list of targeted
products. The goals/targets within Goal 9 are more narrowly scoped to include computers,
monitors, peripherals, and other office equipment.

"' Electronic assets are generally those electronics products owned and/or leased by the
Agency that need to be disposed of in accordance with acceptable end-of-life practices. Some
examples of sound disposition practices include, but are not limited to, GSA Xcess, recycling
through Unicor, donation through GSA’s Computer for Learning (CFL) or other non-profit
organizations, and/or recycling through a private recycler certified under the Responsible
Recyclers (R2) guidance or equivalent. Agencies are encouraged to describe in the narrative
write-up approximately which percentage is attributed to each disposal method. At this point,
the percentage is set by the agency. Agencies should set a target as close to 100% as is
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impact through consolidation, reuse, and disposal of existing assets
prior to adding new assets.

h. Agency to ensure use of best practices and technology in rehabilitation
of historic Federal properties.

Table 3: Planning Table — Sustainable High Performance Buildings

Buildings Meeting Guiding Principles® Units FY 10 FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 Fy 15
Owned Facilities Targets % NA NA NA NA NA NA
Leased Facilities Targets % 3% 5% 8% 10% 13% 15%
Total Facility Targets % 3% 5% 8% 10% 13% 15%
Leveraged Investment (funded through annually
recurring existing budget items, such as capital $M TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

improvement, O&M, etc. or ARRA)
Incremental Investment (funded through new
program budget requests specific to this EO)
Alternative Investment (funded through ESPC, UESC,
EUL, PPA, rebates, or other funding assistance)

$M TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

$M TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

5. Regional and Local Planning

a. With the goal of only occupying space in LEED certified buildings, the
existing local and community transportation should be sufficient to
meet the needs of the employees.

b. All new lease agreements will seek to require building owners to
maintain the highest standards of energy efficiency. Where alternatives
are available, buildings not meeting these requirements will not be
considered.

Table 4: Planning Table — Regional and Local Planning

Units FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Leveraged Investment (funded through annually
recurring existing budget items, such as capital $M | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD
improvement, O&M, etc. or ARRA)
Incremental Investment (funded through new
program budget requests specific to this EO) $M | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD
Alternative Investment (funded through ESPC,
UESC, EUL, PPA, rebates, or other funding $M | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD
assistance)

6. Water Use Efficiency and Management

a. The agency will seek to reduce potable water use intensity by at least
30% by FY 2020

b. The agency will seek to reduce industrial, landscaping, and agricultural
water use by at least 20% by FY 2020

om The Senior Sustainability Officer will oversee the process of reducing
water usage and promote better usage efficiency and management.

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e. The agency will explore potential lease modifications to reduce
irrigation water consumption.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1: Agency Policy and Strategy (Update Only as Required)
1, Agency Policy Statement
Il. Sustainability and the Agency Mission
TH. Greenhouse Gas Reduction (GHG) Goals
IV. Plan Implementation
A. Internal Coordination and Communication
B. Coordination and Dissemination of the Plan to the Field
C. Leadership & Accountability
D. Agency Policy and Planning Integration
E. Agency Budget integration
F. Methods-for Evaluation of Progress
V. Evaluating Return on Investment
Economic Lifecycle Cost / Return on Investment
Social Costs & Benefits
Environmental Costs & Benefits
Operations & Maintenance and Deferred Investments
Other, as defined by agency
vi. Transparency

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Section 2: Performance Review & Annual Update (Update and Submit Annually)
if Summary of Accomplishments:
Il. Goal Performance Review:
GOAL: Scope 1 & 2 Greenhouse Gas Reduction
GOAL: Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Reduction
GOAL: Develop and Maintain Agency Comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Inventory
GOAL: High-Performance Sustainable Design / Green Buildings
GOAL: Regional and Local Planning
GOAL: Water Use Efficiency and Management
GOAL: Pollution Prevention and Waste Elimination
GOAL: Sustainable Acquisition
GOAL: Electronic Stewardship and Data Centers
10. GOAL: Agency Innovation

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Section 3: Agency Self Evaluation
Appendix 1: Acronyms and Abbreviations

Appendix 2: Supplemental Handbook

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ii) Minimize use of chemicals, only in targeted locations, for
targeted pest

iii) Increase frequency of routine inspection and monitoring

iv) Control erosion and sedimentation control to keep soil on-site,
and prevent air pollution and run-off

v) Limit use of chemical fertilizer by using locally adapted plants,

less polluting alternatives to chemical fertilizers, or other low-
impact maintenance
vi) Divert landscape waste via mulching, composting, or other low-
impact means
While the agency does not use chemicals or related processes, it will
work with the landlords and appropriate building management staff to
increase the use of acceptable alternative chemicals and processes
The SEC will work with the building management to decrease the use of
chemicals to assist agency in achieving FY 2020 GHG reduction targets
[See Section Il - 1. and 2 above]
The agency will report in accordance with Sections (301-313) of the
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of
1986° as required.

Table 6: Planning Table — Pollution Prevention & Waste Elimination

Units FY 10 FY 41 FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15,

Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Diversion Targets (non C&D) % 5% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

C&D Material & Debris Diversion Targets

% 5% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

ARRA)

Leveraged Investment (funded through annually recurring
existing budget items, such as capital improvement, O&M, etc. or | $M TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

requests specific to this EO)

Incremental Investment (funded through new program budget

$M TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

rebates, or other funding assistance)

Alternative Investment (funded through ESPC, UESC, EUL, PPA,

$M TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

8. Sustainable Acquisition

a.

The Green Procurement Plan, currently under development, will ensure
95% of new contract actions, including task and delivery orders under
new contracts and existing contracts, require the supply or use of
products and services that are energy efficient (Energy Star or FEMP-
designated), water efficient, biobased, environmentally preferable
(excluding EPEAT-registered products), non-ozone depleting, contain
recycled content, or are non-toxic or less toxic alternatives.

Table 7: Planning Table — Sustainable Acquisition

FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY

vaits | io | aa | a2 | 13 | 14 | a5 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19

New Contract Actions Meeting Sustainable
Acquisition Requirements

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(4) Do not run permanent HVAC equipment during
C&D; if required, install minimum efficiency
reporting value (MERV) 8 filters and replace
before occupancy
(5) Seal all duct and equipment openings with
plastic during C&D
iii) Install MERV 13 filtration media before occupancy
iv) Perform building flush-out or air testing prior to occupancy
v) Include above requirements in requests for pricing (RFP) and
construction specifications
The SEC Leasing and Construction Branches will work with the
respective landlords to divert at least 50% non-hazardous solid waste by
FY 2015, excluding construction and demolition (C&D) debris and:
i) Identify waste haulers and recycling/diversion facilities
ii) Include requirements in requests for pricing (RFP) and
construction specifications
The SEC will work with the respective landlords to divert at least 50%
C&D materials and debris by FY 2015 and:
i) Identify waste haulers and recycling/diversion facilities
ii) Include requirements in requests for pricing (RFP) and
construction specifications
While the agency has been implementing practices that will reduce
printing requirements, it will continue to:
i) Utilize digital file sharing software
ii) Reduce paper consumption
iii) Continue to educate staff to consider not printing unless
necessary
The agency presently uses uncoated printing and writing paper and will
continue to use products that contain at least 30% postconsumer fiber
and:
i) The SEC Green Acquisition Plan will:
ii) Identify products meeting requirements
iii) Use GSA Advantage website as a tool to search for compliant
paper products
The SEC will work with the respective landlords to reduce and minimize
the acquisition, use, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials
The SEC Leasing Branch will coordinate with the landlords to Increase
diversion of compostable and organic materials from the waste stream
and:
i) Identify vendors specializing in collecting compostable material
ii) Explore potential for on-site collection of compostable material
The pest and landscape management responsibilities rest with the
respective landlords. The SEC will work with the landlords to implement
integrated pest management and landscape management practices to
reduce and eliminate the use of toxic and hazardous chemicals and
materials and:
i) Prioritize use of non-toxic products, then  least-toxic
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Table 2: Planning Table - Scope 3 GHG Emissions Targets

FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY

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Units’ | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | as | 16 | a7 | a8 | 19 | 20

Overall Agency Scope 3 Reduction Target

(reduced from FY08 base year” % 1% 2% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 6% 7% 9% | 11% | 13% | 15%

Sub-Target for Federal Employee Travel % 1% 2% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 6% | 7% 9% | 11% | 13% | 15%

Sub-Target for Contracted Waste Disposal % 1% 2% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 6% | 7% 9% | 11% | 13% | 15%

Sub-Target for Transmission and Distribution % 1% am | 3% | 4% | 5% | 6% | 7% 9% | 11% | 13% | 15%

Losses from Purchased Energy

Leveraged Investment (funded through annually
recurring existing budget items, such as capital $M | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD
improvement, O&M, etc. or ARRA)

Incremental Investment (funded through new

program budget requests specific to this EO) $M | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD

Alternative Investment (funded through ESPC,

UESC, EUL, PPA, rebates, or other funding $M | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD
assistance)
3. Develop and Maintain Agency Comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Inventory
a. New lease agreements between the SEC and building owners will be

structured in a way that allows the agency to have access to data critical
to deter g the greenhouse gas inventory that directly results from
SEC activities. As new leases are awarded with the proper language in
place, the tracking will become more accurate and refined. The short
term results may be difficult to evaluate, but long term results should
be much more reliable.

4 High-Performance Sustainable Design / Green Buildings

a. The SEC only leases buildings and is not the owner. The goal of the
agency is to only occupy buildings that have a minimum of. LEED
certification and an Energy Star rating of 75 or higher. The agency will
not build any new structures.

b. All major renovations or repairs and alteration of federal buildings will
comply with, “Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High
Performance and Sustainable Buildings (Guiding Principles)”.

c. The agency will seek to have at least 15% of the agency’s existing
buildings and building leases to meet guiding principles by FY 2015
[5,000 GSF threshold for existing buildings and building leases].

d. The agency will seek to demonstrate annual progress toward 100%
conformance with Guiding Principles for entire building inventory.

e. The agency will seek to demonstrate use of cost-effective, innovative
building strategies to minimize energy, water, and materials
consumption.

f. The agency will work to manage existing building systems to reduce

energy, water, and materials consumption in a manner that achieves a
net reduction in agency deferred maintenance costs.

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Vv. Evaluating Return on Investment
A. Economic Lifecycle Cost / Return on Investment

1. Products must first meet sustainable requirements set forth by the SEC before
consideration. Beyond meeting sustainability requirements, lifecycle costs will
take precedence over first costs.

2. The greatest challenge facing purchases based on lifecycle cost analysis is higher
initial costs. Budgetary restrictions may limit the availability of proper funding
needed to fully take advantage of long-term savings.

B. Social Costs & Benefits

1. The SEC will promote socially responsible behavior in its purchases and policies.
Products will be required to meet specific criteria before being considered for
purchase. Once it is determined that a product meets the given criteria, it will
be evaluated from a monetary standpoint.

2. The greatest challenge prohibiting purchases based on social costs is that
socially responsible behaviors are not always the least expensive approach.
Funding will need to be made available for this type of purchase to be made.

c. Environmental Costs & Benefits

1. All products purchased will be required to meet specific criteria set forth in the
Green Procurement Plan, currently under development. Limited exclusions will
be allowed when, for instance, a given product that is required is not available
or does not fully meet the needs of the agency.

2. The greatest challenge prohibiting purchases based on environmental costs is
that products are typically more expensive than their environmentally damaging
counterparts. Funding will need to be made available for this type of purchase
to be made.

D. Operations & Maintenance and Deferred Investments

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Section 3: Agency Self Evaluation

Note: OMB and CEQ will update these questions annually to reflect Administration priorities. For 2010,
please respond to the following items. Each agency’s total response for this section should be limited to
one or two pages.

Please answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the following questions. If the answer is ‘no’, provide an
explanation below.

Does your plan provide/consider overarching strategies and approaches for achieving long-term Yes
sustainability goals?

Does your plan identify milestones and resources needed for implementation? Yes
Does your plan align with your agency’s 2011 budget submission? Yes
Is your plan consistent with your agency’s FY 2011 budget and appropriately aligned to reflect Yes
your agency’s planned FY 2012 budget submission?

Does your plan integrate existing EO and statutory requirements into a single framework and

align with other existing mission and management related goals to make the best use of Yes
available resources?

Does your plan provide methods for obtaining data needed to measure progress, evaluate Yes
results, and improve performance?

Narrative requested:

What is your agency’s planned actions for the following year (in 6 month increments, July-Dec
2010 & Jan-June 2011) to achieve the sustainability and energy standards for success on the
OMB Scorecard? Please use short, descriptive, and action-oriented bullets for key milestones
and associated target dates. Agencies may highlight text within its Sustainability Plan to
emphasize these key actions and milestones.”®

1. Planned Actions:
a. July through December 2010

i. A Green Procurement Plan is expected to be completed and will set
internal policy for the acquisition of sustainable products.

ii. Steps to implement low/no cost energy conservation measures such as low
flow faucet fixtures is expected to be started across all offices as
feasibility allows. It is expected that these measures will deliver a high rate of
return on investment and efforts will be made for their implementation
regardless of remaining lease terms given their rapid payback periods.

iii. The agency will seek to finalize internally the performance and sustainability
requirements for new leases. Whenever feasible, priority will be given to

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go meeting the requirements for any Hew leases and icase
extensions.

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Appendix 1: Acronyms and Abbreviations

AFV | Alternative Fuel Vehicle
ARRA | American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
BTU or Btu British Thermal Unit
C&D Construction and Demolition
CEQ Council on Environmental Quality
CFL | Computer for Learning
clo Chief Information Officer
CPU Central Processing Unit
EBOM Existing Building: Operations and Maintenance
EISA Energy Independence and Security Act
EMS Environmental Management System
EO Executive Order
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
EPAct Energy Policy Act
EPCRA Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
EPEAT Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool
EPP Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
ESPC Energy Services Performance Contract
EUL Enhanced UselLease
FEMP. Federal Energy Management Program
FTE Full Time Employee
FY Fiscal Year
gal Gallon
GHG Greenhouse Gas
| GPRA Government Performance and Results Act
GSA General Services Administration
GSF Gross Square Feet
IT Information Technology
LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
MERV Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value
MILCON Military Construction
mtCO2e Metric tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent
NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
O&M Operations and Maintenance
OMB Office of Management and Budget
PPA Power Purchase Agreement
PUE Power Usage Efficiency
R2 Responsible Recyclers
RIA _| Regulatory Impact Analysis
ROL Return on Investment
| SF Square Feet or Square Footage
SNAP Significant New Alternatives Policy
SRPO Senior Real Property Officer
ssO Senior Sustainability Officer

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mM. Greenhouse Gas Reduction (GHG) Goals

Because the SEC has and/or intends to pursue full services leases for all of its facilities, the agency
requested, and was granted, a waiver pertaining to Scope 1 & 2 emissions. The agency was granted
permission to count all emissions within the Scope 3 category. The SEC will endeavor to achieve a Scope
3 GHG emission reduction of 15% by 2020. The agency will use a combination of energy and waste
audits, modification of leasing strategies, promotion of energy efficient practices, and the procurement
of sustainable energy sources to achieve this goal.

The agency recognizes the need to approach this problem from multiple avenues and not only reduce
building energy usage, but also change the habits of its staff. Large percentages of GHG emissions
factors fall in areas such as air and commuter travel. GHG emissions from these sources factor heavily
into currently non-quantified Scope 3 emissions.

IV. Plan Implementation
A. Internal Coordination and Communication
1. The Office of Administrative Services (OAS) will report to the Senior
Sustainability Officer (SSO)
2. The SSO will oversee sustainability efforts within the agency
3. OAS and SSO will communicate current program status and events
B. Coordination and Dissemination of the Plan to the Field”
1. The OAS Newsletter, published quarterly, will be used to keep members of the
agency informed of standard progress
2. Major milestones may be announced through an Administrative Announcement
Cc. Leadership & Accountability
1. The SEC has a proven track record of commitment to sustainability prior to the
announcement of the E.0.
2. The agency prides itself on being proactive and setting an example in
sustainability matters
3. It is the intent of the agency to make sustainability a priority and to strive to
operate using more efficient means
D. Agency Policy and Planning Integration
1. The SSO and OAS will review current policies, plans, and internal systems for
potential changes due to sustainability requirements
2. Potential changes to items outside the direct control of the SSO and OAS, such
as information technology (IT) matters, will be coordinated with the appropriate
personnel
E. Agency Budget Integration
1. OAS will determine expected costs for implementing plan, and any reduction
measures
2. OAS will report budget requirements to appropriate personnel
F. Methods for Evaluation of Progress
1. Administrative Announcements will notify personnel of any changes that will
eTfect day—to-day operations ana procedures
2. General status updates will appear in the OAS Newsletter on a quarterly basis

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Section 1: Agency Policy and Strategy’ (Update Only as Required)

L Agency Policy Statement

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is committed to the effort outlined in Executive Order
(E.0.) 13514 to reduce energy consumption on a government wide level. It is the intent of the SEC to
make sustainability a priority and to strive to operate using more efficient means.

The SEC will explore methods to improve the energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in
all spaces that the agency occupies. The SEC leases its office space; in its facilities, the agency will
attempt to build energy efficiency requirements into lease agreements. The agency also will make
reasonable efforts to educate its employees in, and promote, energy efficient practices. It is expected
that beginning phases will include energy and water audits for SEC facilities. The purpose of the audits
will be to determine the baseline greenhouse gas emissions, energy and water consumption, and waste.
The audits will also identify potential reduction percentages for 2020 target values.

To maximize our efforts in reducing facility greenhouse gas emissions and waste minimization,
improvements will focus on items with the highest return on investment (ROI). This will allow the agency
to meet targets in the most effective and economically sound manner.

With respect to our existing leases, the SEC plans to work with building owners to improve energy
efficiency within the constraints of the lease agreements. Our goal is to have all facilities meet the
requirements of E.0. 13123, E.0. 13101, and E.O. 13423. The SEC requires buildings to have an Energy
Star rating of at least 75 whenever possible. In a recent lease award, the SEC stipulated a requirement
that the building achieve Gold certification level in the US Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Existing Building: Operations and Maintenance (EBOM)
program. The SEC will continue to strive for LEED for Commercial Interiors (C1) certification in future
leased spaces.

Signed:
\

Diego T. Ruiz, Executive Director
Senior Sustainability Qfficer

iT Sustainability and the Agency Mission

The SEC has a proven track record of being at the forefront of sustainability efforts. Prior to the signing
of the E.0., the agency has looked for ways to improve its energy usage and reduce its carbon footprint.
As an example, the SEC already has achieved LEED Gold status for its Child Development Center located
at its headquarters building. Moreover, five of its six leased agency vehicles are capable of running on
the ethanol blend fuel £85. The SEC will continue to promote efficiency and sustainable habits.

‘Tne SEC strongly believes that transparency in government is a benefit to the American people. The SEC

believes that promoting environmentally responsible behavior in the agency’s own work environment is
an important and integral component to good government.

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Water Efficient Products % 20% | 50% } 50% | 50% | 50% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% 95%

Biobased Products 20% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% 95%

Recycled Content Products 20% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% 95%

Environmentally Preferable
Products/Services (excluding EPEAT)

%
%
% 20% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% 95%
%

SNAP/non-ozone depleting substances 20% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% 95%

Leveraged Investment (funded through annually
recurring existing budget items, such as capital $M | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD TBD
improvement, O&M, etc. or ARRA)

Incremental Investment (funded through new

program budget requests specific to this EO) $m | Teo | Ta | Tep | TaD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD

Alternative Investment (funded through ESPC,
UESC, EUL, PPA, rebates, or other funding $M | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD TBD
assistance)

9. Electronic Stewardship and Data Centers
a. The SEC will integrate goals and objectives described in E.0. 13514 into
current and future IT improvement plans.

b. The SEC will evaluate emerging practices and methods for reducing
electric usage in data centers.
c. Upon identification of suitable methods for reducing data center

electrical usage, long-term goals will integrate new technologies and
methods into purchasing requirements.
d. Old, inefficient equipment will be phased out as budgets allow.

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January through June 2011

i. As leases expire, office space will be identified to meet the leasing guidelines set by
the SEC.

ii. The agency will continue to evaluate projects not included in the initial low/no cost
stage. Any additional measures will be implemented to achieve the highest possible
rate of return but could be expected to have higher initial costs than the those
implemented during the first six months. These measures may include IT upgrades,
lighting upgrades, and HVAC upgrades.