Kennedy Space Center

Sustainability Plan

2012

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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MISSION SUSTAINABLE

KSC

GO FOR GREEN!

Kennedy Space Center is

GO for GREEN!

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Section 1: Executive Summary ..............................................................................4

Section 2: Introduction ..........................................................................................6

Section 3: Sustainability Plan (SP) Development ..................................................10

Section 4: Sustainability Goals at Kennedy Space Center....................................14

4.1 GOAL 1 – Greenhouse Gas Management..................................................14

4.2 GOAL 2 – High-Performance Sustainable Design/Green Buildings.............18 

4.3 GOAL 3 – Water Use Efficiency and Management......................................21

4.4 GOAL 4 – Pollution Prevention and Waste Management............................23 

4.5 GOAL 5 – Sustainable Acquisition..............................................................26 

4.6 GOAL 6 – Electronic Stewardship and Data Centers..................................28

4.7 GOAL 7 – Regional and Local Planning......................................................30

4.8 GOAL 8 – Workforce Satisfaction...............................................................31

4.9 GOAL 9 – Food Services ...........................................................................32

4.10 GOAL 10 – Natural Resources...................................................................33

4.11 GOAL 11 – Test Bed and Demonstration - Facilities...................................35

4.12 GOAL 12 – Communications .....................................................................36

Section 5: Conclusion..........................................................................................38

Appendices ..........................................................................................................39

Appendix 1 – Referenced Documents........................................................39

Appendix 2 – Sustainability Team Hierarchy ...............................................40

Appendix 3 – Acronym Listing....................................................................41

Appendix 4 – KSC Sustainability Plan Project Listing..................................42

Appendix 5 – Acknowledgements..............................................................52

Table of Contents

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The federal government has made a commitment to sustainability in response to increasing public 

concern and stakeholder expectations about the health of the planet. At its heart, sustainability 

integrates environmental, societal and economic systems to meet present needs without 

compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. To address these concerns 

President Obama signed Executive Order (EO) 13514, which recognizes the importance of 

sustainability in the federal government by providing a focus on federal leadership in environmental, 

energy, and economic performance.

In June 2010, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) responded to the 

presidential mandate by releasing its Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan (SSPP), which 

recognizes the importance of realigning 

environmental practices in a manner that 

preserves, enhances, and strengthens NASA’s 

ability to perform its mission indefinitely. 

Kennedy Space Center’s commitment to 

sustainability will support NASA’s SSPP and 

the goals of EO 13514, and also promote, 

maintain, and pioneer green practices in all 

aspects of our mission, striving to be an agency 

leader in everything we do.

Kennedy Space Center’s Sustainability Plan 

(SP) recognizes that the best sustainable 

solutions use an interdisciplinary approach 

that involves civil servant and contractor personnel from across the Center. Kennedy’s collaborative 

approach to sustainability relies on the participation of all center employees to develop and implement 

a plan that has broad support throughout the Center. Through this approach, the Center will pursue 

projects in support of the following twelve overarching functional goals:

• Reduce greenhouse gas emission by focusing on energy and fossil fuel reductions

• Design and build sustainable buildings, facilities and infrastructure

• Conserve and manage water resources

• Minimize waste and prevent pollution

• Purchase sustainable products and services

• Manage electronic equipment and data centers responsibly

• Integrate sustainability into local and regional planning

• Increase workforce satisfaction through recognizing and promoting individual and collective 

sustainability efforts

• Promote sustainable food services

• Conserve and improve the resiliency of our natural resources

• Effectively communicate the Center’s sustainability initiatives

• Conduct pilot sustainability projects 

Section 1:

Executive Summary

Center Director 

Cabana at

the KSC 1 

Megawatt 

Photovoltaic 

Generation Farm.

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The Kennedy Space Center Sustainability Plan details the 

integrated strategies and projects necessary to achieve the 

following benefits:

• Reduce Center costs

• Increase process and energy efficiencies

• Promote smart buying practices

• Increase recycling and decrease waste

• Benefit the community

• Meet or exceed Executive Order and NASA SSPP 

sustainability goals

Responsibility for meeting these goals lies with Kennedy’s 

Sustainability Officer (SO), the Director of Center Operations, 

with support from the Kennedy Space Center Sustainability 

Steering Committee. Cross-functional teams are responsible 

for the development and implementation of the strategies and 

projects that address these goals. The Sustainability Steering 

Committee is made up of the leaders of the cross-functional 

teams and is empowered to set internal goals and strategies 

to support the Center’s sustainability effort. Employees at 

all levels are responsible and accountable for integrating 

sustainability into their day-to-day activities to reduce their 

environmental impact.

Kennedy Space Center will strive to balance environmental, 

social, and economic concerns with the Center’s obligations 

as the nation’s gateway to space. The Center desires to not 

only be recognized as a leader for sustainability within the 

federal government, but also within the external community. 

Kennedy will collaborate and communicate with employees 

and the local communities to demonstrate the benefits of a 

more sustainable society and instill sustainability as a core 

value. 

Kennedy Space Center has accomplished great feats in 

its storied history. The Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and Space 

Shuttle programs used the Center as their launch pad 

into space, and into history. Kennedy must draw on the 

innovative spirit that characterized past missions as it strives 

for sustainable solutions to the challenges of the future. 

Incorporating sustainability into the Center’s work ethic is 

an important step in enhancing mission performance and 

becoming a recognized leader in sustainability. Truly, we are 

Kennedy Space Center, and we are GO FOR GREEN!

(Original signed on 12/XX/2011)

Michael J. Benik

Center Sustainability Officer

Director of Center Operations

STS-125 and STS-126 at launch pads 39A and 39B.

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2.0 OVERVIEW

Kennedy Space Center recognizes the importance of sustainability in preserving, enhancing, and 

strengthening NASA’s ability to perform its mission indefinitely. Kennedy developed the 2012 Kennedy 

Space Center (KSC) Sustainability Plan to reflect the Center’s commitment to innovation and 

leadership in sustainability and support NASA’s Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan (SSPP) and 

other federal mandates. Kennedy’s sustainability vision exemplifies the importance the Center places 

on sustainability: 

“Kennedy Space Center will promote, maintain, and pioneer green practices in all aspects of 

our mission, striving to be an agency leader in everything we do.”

The 2012 KSC Sustainability Plan lays 

the foundation for realizing this vision by 

incorporating sustainable practices into 

key Center activities. The sustainability 

plan is a one year tactical implementation 

plan that outlines a series of strategies 

and projects that will help Kennedy to 

achieve long range goals, as well as 

NASA SSPP goals and other federal 

mandates. Progress and status reports 

toward implementing the strategies 

and projects outlined in this plan will 

be reviewed quarterly, and the plan will 

be updated annually as the Center’s 

sustainability programs continue to 

develop. Additionally, Kennedy Space 

Center’s Environmental Management 

System (EMS) will be adapted to include 

the Center’s sustainability goals, ensuring 

the continual improvement of sustainability 

programs and projects.

2.1 SCORECARD

The Sustainability/Energy Scorecard provides a quick snapshot of Kennedy’s performance in 

meeting the sustainability goals outlined in the NASA SSPP. The Center will continue to monitor the 

performance in each of these categories striving to achieve a “Go for Green” status in each. 

Section 2:

Introduction

American bald eagles along State Road 3 at KSC.

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Functional

Area Description Score

Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emission Reduction Target

Reduction in energy intensity in goal-subject facilities compared with 2003: 

18 percent and on track

Green

Scope 3 GHG Emission Reduction Target

To be determined TBD

Reduction in Energy Intensity

Energy intensity reduction in goal-subject facilities compared with 2003 baseline:

18 percent and on track

Green

Use of Renewable Energy

Use of renewable energy as a percent of facility electricity use. Total of 12.2 percent from 

renewable electricity sources including 8.5 percent from new renewable energy sources

Green

Reduction in Potable Water Intensity

Reduction in potable water intensity compared with 2007 baseline: 14 percent and on track 

for 26 percent in 2020

Green

Reduction in Fleet Petroleum Use

Reduction in fleet petroleum use compared to 2005 baseline: 7 percent but on track for 20 

percent by 2015

Reduction in fleet alternative fuel use compared to 2005 baseline: 76 percent and on track 

for 100 percent by 2015

Red

Green Buildings

Sustainable green buildings: 4.2 percent of buildings sustainable and 6.6 percent gross 

square footage of inventory sustainable

Green

Pollution Prevention and Waste Management

Diverted 56 percent of total waste: 60 percent of construction and demolition debris, 26 

percent on non-hazardous solid waste

Yellow

Sustainable Aquisition

100 percent of applicable contract actions require use of environmentally preferred 

products

Green

FY 2011 Kennedy Space Center Scorecard

Sustainability and Energy

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Section 2: Introduction

Functional

Area Success Criteria

Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emission Reduction Target

Green: Reduced energy intensity (Btu/GSF) in EISA goal-subject facilities by at least 15 percent compared 

with 2003 and is on track for 30 percent reduction by 2015

Yellow: Reduced energy intensity (Btu/GSF) in EISA goal-subject facilities by at least 12 percent compared 

with 2003

Red: Did not reduce energy intensity (Btu/GSF) in EISA goal-subject facilities by at least 12 percent compared with 2003

Scope 3 GHG Emission Reduction Target

Green: Developed a base year and a complete, comprehensive 2011 GHG inventory

Yellow: Plan to develop a base year GHG inventory

Red: Have no plans to develop a base year GHG inventory

Reduction in Energy Intensity

Green: Reduced energy intensity (Btu/GSF) in EISA goal-subject facilities by at least 15 percent compared 

with 2003 and is on track for 30 percent reduction by 2015

Yellow: Reduced energy intensity (Btu/GSF) in EISA goal-subject facilities by at least 12 percent compared 

with 2003

Red: Did not reduce energy intensity (Btu/GSF) in EISA goal-subject facilities by at least 12 percent compared with 2003

Use of Renewable Energy

Green: Uses at least 5 percent electricity from renewable sources as a percentage of facility electricity use 

and at least 2.5 percent of facility electricity comes from new sources (post-1999)

Yellow: Uses at least 5 percent renewable energy from electric, thermal or mechanical sources to power facilities and equipment; but less than half was obtained from new sources (post-1999) or part of the requirement was met with thermal and mechanical renewable energy

Red: Did not use at least 5 percent renewable energy from electric, thermal or mechanical sources to power 

facilities and equipment

Reduction in Potable Water Intensity

Green: Reduced water intensity by at least 6 percent from final approved 2007 baseline and is on track for 

26 percent reduction by 2020

Yellow: Reduced water intensity by at least 4 percent from final approved 2007 baseline

Red: Did not reduce water intensity by at least 6 percent from final approved 2007 baseline

Reduction in Fleet Petroleum Use

Green: Achieved a 10 percent reduction in petroleum use in its entire vehicle fleet compared to 2005 and is 

on track for 20 percent reduction by 2015

Yellow: Achieved at least 8 percent reduction in petroleum use in the entire vehicle fleet compared to 2005

Red: Did not achieve at least 8 percent reduction in petroleum use in its entire vehicle fleet since 2005

FY 2011 Kennedy Space Center Scorecard

Standards for Success

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Section 2: Introduction

FY 2011 Kennedy Space Center Scorecard

Standards for Success

Functional

Area Success Criteria

Green Buildings

Green: Demonstrates implementation of Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and 

Sustainable Buildings (GP) for new, existing and leased buildings; and is on track to meet 15 percent by 

2015 by reporting that at least 5 percent of buildings greater than 5,000GSF meet GP as reported in the 

Federal Real Property Profile (FRPP)

Yellow: Incorporates Guiding Principles into all new design contracts for construction, major renovations and 

leases and at least 5 percent of GSF of its building inventory over 5,000GSF meets GP as reported in FRPP

Red: Cannot demonstrate compliance with GP on new construction, major renovations, or leases; and/or 

less than 5 percent of building inventory, either by number of buildings or GSF, over 5,000GSF meets GP as 

reported in FRPP

Pollution Prevention and Waste Management

Green: Diverted 50 percent or more of non-hazardous solid waste (excluding C&D waste) and diverted 50 

percent or more of C&D waste; and on track to do so by 2015

Yellow: Diverted less than 50 percent of non-hazardous solid waste (excluding C&D waste) and diverted less 

than 50 percent of C&D waste; but on track to do so by 2015

Red: Diverted less than 50 percent of non-hazardous solid waste (excluding C&D waste) and diverted less 

than 50 percent of C&D waste; and not on track to do so by 2015

Sustainable Aquisition

Green: Sustainable products and services comprise 95 percent of new contract actions

Yellow: Sustainable products and services comprise more than 50 percent of new contract actions

Red: Sustainable products and services comprise less than 50 percent of new contract actions

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Development of Kennedy’s Sustainability Plan was accomplished through a collaborative process 

involving eight core teams. Each core team coordinated one or more cross-functional teams composed 

of Kennedy employees with expertise in areas relevant to the Center’s sustainability effort. The teams 

were provided sustainability training and a strategic framework to guide in the development of individual 

plans for each of their focus areas. Work by the cross-functional teams was coordinated by a steering 

committee which helped align their recommendations with the Center’s sustainability vision and common 

goals. A diagram of the organization and hierarchy of the sustainability teams is shown in Appendix 2.

As Kennedy’s sustainability plan is implemented, the core teams will be responsible for monitoring 

the projects they recommended to ensure their continued success. This approach draws on the 

knowledge and experience of cross-functional team members within their respective disciplines, while 

also uniting their efforts around the Center’s sustainability vision in a strategic way. Responsibility for 

meeting the goals outlined in this Sustainability Plan ultimately lies with the Kennedy Space Center 

sustainability officer, who is supported by the sustainability steering committee.

3.3 Team Descriptions

This section provides the team descriptions and highlights their expertise and focus areas. Each 

of the teams described below developed goals, strategies and projects to meet or exceed the 

NASA SSPP goals and objectives. The teams provided valuable input and direction throughout the 

development of the Kennedy Space Center Sustainability Plan and will be responsible for implementing 

sustainability projects. A unique identifying icon has been placed beside each team name. Throughout 

the document, these icons associate the teams with the goal functional areas for which they have 

provided input. 

 MASTER PLANNING 

• The Master Planning team is led by Kennedy Space Center’s Center Planning and Development 

Office (CPDO) and includes members from environmental, real property, facilities and the Center’s 

Institutional Support Contract. CPDO is responsible for developing and updating the KSC Master 

Plan and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders in the development of land utilization 

and business policies to enable both government and commercial use of the Center. Their 

expertise is important when addressing NASA’s Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan (SSPP), 

Regional and Local Planning goals and incorporating them into the Kennedy Space Center 

Master Plan.

 INFRASTRUCTURE 

• The Infrastructure team is comprised of four sub-teams from the facility engineering community 

that have expertise in design and construction, energy systems, water systems, and operations 

and maintenance.

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Ð New Design and Construction: This sub-team 

reviews the design and construction processes of 

facilities in order to provide environmentally friendly 

building practices for the future. The design group 

concentrates on design processes and practices 

while the construction group concentrates on 

how facility development influences construction 

activities. Both groups focus on impacts to the 

environment.

Ð Operations and Maintenance (O&M): This sub-team 

examines the current systems and practices already 

in place for operating and maintaining existing 

facilities and systems at Kennedy. Additionally, the 

O&M sub-team establishes goals to reduce the 

amount of resource consumption involved in day-today operations and maintenance activities. 

Ð Water Systems: This sub-team analyzes the water 

distribution system and water use across the 

Center. The group focuses on methods to reduce 

consumption while maintaining overall water quality, 

capacity, and fire protection capabilities for the 

Center. 

Ð Energy Systems: This sub-team explores methods 

to reduce energy consumption at the Center while 

maintaining adequate levels of employee comfort. 

The group develops projects associated with 

capital improvements, maintenance best practices, 

employee awareness, and innovative energy 

reduction techniques. 

 LOGISTICS 

• The Logistics core team is composed of five sub-teams 

that have expertise in transportation, food services, 

acquisition, property disposal, and operational logistics 

respectively. 

Ð Transportation: This sub-team is comprised of 

members from the transportation and facility 

engineering community. The team examines 

practices to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) 

emissions inherent to Kennedy Space Center. The 

group develops goals and strategies to address 

major aspects of transportation including fleet 

vehicles, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex 

tour buses, and employee transportation.

Ð Food Services: This sub-team includes employees 

with knowledge in food services, facilities, sanitation, 

environmental, legal, procurement, and budgeting. 

The group is looking at strategies to improve food 

service logistics and waste disposal methods. 

Ð Acquisition: This sub-team is comprised of 

members from the procurement, finance, industrial 

environmental and accounting communities. This 

group reviews the Center’s acquisition processes 

relative to federal and agency policies. The team 

identifies areas to implement sustainable purchasing 

practices where none currently exist and focus on 

increasing awareness of sustainability practices. 

Ð Property Disposal: This sub-team is made up of 

industrial environmental and property disposal 

personnel that screen, excess, exchange, and sell 

personal property. The group explores methods 

to increase solid waste diversion, reduce energy 

and paper consumption, and include process 

improvements in day-to-day disposal operations. 

Ð Operational Logistics: This sub-team is responsible 

for the management of shipping, receiving, storing, 

packaging, and transporting of institutional and 

programmatic products. The group investigates 

consolidation methods for service efficiencies 

and waste reduction through improved tracking 

techniques. 

 ENVIRONMENTAL 

• The Environmental core team is composed of two 

sub-teams that have expertise in efficient resource 

management and natural resources. 

Ð Reduce/Reuse/Recycle: This sub-team includes 

personnel who are committed to actively promote 

waste diversion through recycling and championing 

sustainability efforts at Kennedy Space Center. 

The group develops strategies and projects in 

waste reduction, energy conservation, landfill use, 

recycling, and employee education. 

Ð Natural Resources: This sub-team includes 

environmental personnel, including NASA, contractor, 

and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees. The 

group develops strategies and projects to address 

sustainability as it relates to the management of our 

natural resources and threatened or endangered 

species at Kennedy. The team has identified two 

target areas: the scrub habitat and the coastal dune 

shoreline. The focus of the team will be to ensure a 

continued viable habitat for the species at the Center 

while assuring continued access to the area. 

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 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 

• The Information Technology (IT) team’s goal is to 

develop, acquire, and manage information technology 

and communications systems for both Kennedy Space 

Center’s institutional and programmatic customers. 

Also, the group establishes policies that ensure the 

Center’s information technology assets are acquired 

and managed consistently with agency and federal 

regulations. The core team is comprised of four subteams, each having knowledge in different aspects of 

electronic resource management and operations.

Ð Desktop Environment: This sub-team is responsible 

for the computing seats used by Kennedy 

employees on a day-to-day basis to perform their 

job functions. The team develops projects in energy 

reduction and environmentally friendly computer 

purchasing, striving to acquire computers that are 

Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool 

(EPEAT) and Energy Star certified.

Ð Communication: This sub-team is responsible 

for managing and maintaining the telephone and 

network infrastructure at Kennedy. The team will 

incorporate an energy efficient communications 

infrastructure into new designs and retrofits of 

existing buildings. 

Ð Data Center: This sub-team is responsible for rightsizing and consolidating the computing infrastructure 

native to Kennedy. By consolidating data center 

hardware and software systems, energy savings 

will be realized due to reductions in the power 

consumption needed to operate and cool the data 

center resources. 

Ð Mobile IT: This sub-team will further the Center’s 

sustainability efforts by using the ever growing 

mobile device platform to save energy, reduce paper 

usage, and improve employee effectiveness.

 WORKFORCE SATISFACTION 

• The Workforce Satisfaction core team is composed 

of human resources personnel with knowledge in 

performance management, training, and employee 

recognition. This team is responsible for the development 

of sustainability goals and strategies to advance 

employee satisfaction, productivity, and morale.

 COMMUNICATIONS 

• The Communication core team is comprised of public 

affairs, external relations, education, environmental, 

and human resources personnel. The group’s goal is 

to increase awareness, understanding, and valuation 

of sustainability, by advocating it as a Kennedy Space 

Center core value.

 TEST BED AND DEMONSTRATION 

• The Test Bed and Demonstration core team is 

composed of three sub-teams that have expertise in 

research, facility, and lab operations. 

Ð Greening the Labs: This sub-team is comprised 

of members of the scientific and engineering 

community who investigate innovative ways to 

operate the Kennedy Space Center’s labs in a more 

sustainable manner.

Ð Test Bed and Demonstration-Labs: This subteam is comprised of members of the scientific 

and engineering community who review scientific 

experimentation methods and identify areas for 

process efficiency improvements. 

Ð Test Bed and Demonstration-Facilities: This subteam is comprised of NASA, contractor engineers, 

and facility O&M personnel. The team is pursuing 

strategic partnerships with other Kennedy 

sustainability teams and commercial vendors to 

perform unbiased, third-party product testing of 

sustainable and/or bio-based products for potential 

use in Center facilities.

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4.1 GOAL 1 - Greenhouse Gas Management

NASA SSPP Goal Description

Scope 1 & 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reductions: Scope 1 & 2 (GHG) emissions are 

categorized as: 1) GHG emissions from sources owned or controlled by a federal agency and 2) GHG 

emissions resulting from the generation of electricity, heat, or steam purchased by a federal agency. 

NASA established a Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions reduction target of 18.3 percent based on an FY 

2008 baseline estimate. The initial estimate followed the early guidance of Executive Order (EO) 13514 

and was based on energy intensity reductions for goal subject buildings. Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions 

can be divided into the following categories:

• Energy and Buildings: Buildings are the number one consumer of energy for NASA; therefore, 

facility energy intensity directly correlates to Scope 2 GHG emissions. More specific energy and 

building goals include:

Ð Reduce Facility Energy Intensity – Reduce energy consumption per gross square foot of 

building area by 3 percent annually from the FY 2003 baseline for FY 2006 through FY 2015 

(30 percent total). 

Ð Increase Renewable Electricity 

Use – Increase percentage of total 

electricity derived from renewable 

sources (3 percent FY 2007 – FY 

2009; 5 percent FY 2010 – FY 2012; 

7.5 percent FY 2013 onward).

• At least 50 percent of the renewable 

electricity is derived from new renewable 

sources developed after January 1, 

1999. 

• Fleet: Fleet vehicles owned by NASA 

contribute a large quantity of Scope 

1 GHG emissions. Therefore, NASA 

has proposed the following general 

fleet goals: right size the number of 

fleet vehicles through optimization, increase the use of low emission and high fuel economy 

vehicles, replace conventional senior executive fleet with low-GHG emission vehicles, discuss 

consolidation of shuttle bus operations (if offered), discuss sustainable transportation options 

through development of alternative fuel infrastructure, direct spending on transportation training, 

and procure environmentally preferable motor vehicles. 

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Sustainability Goals at KSC

Greenhouse gas source description.

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• More specific fleet goals include: 

Ð Reduce petroleum use in Fleet Vehicles by 2 percent 

annually from the FY 2005 baseline for FY 2005 – FY 

2020 (30 percent total). 

Ð Increase alternative fuel use by 10 percent annually 

from the FY 2005 baseline for FY 2005 – FY 2015 

(100 percent total).

Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions: Scope 3 

GHG emissions are characterized as originating from sources 

not owned or directly controlled by a federal agency, but 

related to agency activities. NASA established a Scope 3 

GHG emission reduction target of 12.6 percent by FY 2020. 

Other Scope 3 GHG reduction goals include:

• Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions associated with 

contracted waste disposal by 23.1 percent by FY 2015, 

excluding Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste.

• Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions associated with 

Transmission and Distribution (T&D) losses from 

purchased energy by 15.1 percent by FY 2020.

KSC SP Goal Description

Kennedy Space Center is committed to meeting or exceeding 

Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions reduction targets 

established in the NASA SSPP by proactively addressing 

areas of infrastructure energy consumption, renewable energy 

production and transportation logistics, striving to one day be 

a zero net energy center. Kennedy also desires to increase 

energy awareness across the Center. Kennedy will achieve 

these goals by pursuing the following:

• Meet or exceed annual NASA SSPP energy, building and 

fleet goals that contribute to Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse 

Gas Emissions Reductions.

• 2 percent increase of Center fleet vehicles will be 

alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) by FY 2013. 

• 1 percent increase of special use fleet vehicles will be 

AFV by FY 2013.

• Provide education and awareness of AFV tour bus 

options to the KSC Visitor’s Complex and the KSC 

Education and External Relations Directorate by FY 2013.

• 3 percent reduction in single passenger commuting per 

year from a FY 2010 baseline. This will be accomplished 

via increased vanpool ridership, carpooling and telework.

4.1.1 Current State 

• Facility Energy Intensity (Scope 1 & 2): For FY 2011, 

Kennedy has reduced facility energy intensity by 18 

percent from the FY 2003 baseline.

• Renewable Energy Percentage (Scope 1 & 2): For FY 

2011, Kennedy has derived 12.2 percent of its electricity 

from renewable sources.

• Petroleum Usage Status (Scope 1 & 2): For FY 2011, 

Kennedy has reduced its petroleum consumption for 

fleet vehicles by 7 percent from the FY 2005 baseline.

• Alternative Fuel Vehicle Official Numbers (Scope 1 & 2): 

For FY 2011, 83 percent of the 910 fleet vehicles at the 

Center are AFV or electric. 

• Vanpool Participation (Scope 3): For FY 2011, there 

are 30 commuter vanpools operating at Kennedy. 

Vanpool passengers account for roughly 3 percent of the 

workforce.

4.1.2 Strategies and Projects

Scope 1 & 2 GHG

• Strategy: Right-size the Kennedy Space Center General 

Services Administration (GSA) fleet to meet mission 

needs

Traffic on US-1 following a space shuttle launch.

Figure 1. KSC energy use intensity.

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Ð Projects:

 Vehicle Justification Board: Re-establish the 

Vehicle Justification Board to validate fleet order 

requirements from organizations to meet mission 

needs.

 GSA Fleet Sub-Pools: Create vehicle subpools for each major facility to consolidate fleet 

vehicles.

• Strategy: Promote the alternative fuel vehicle fleet

Ð Projects: 

 Information Outreach: Kennedy Space 

Center will develop informational videos and 

demonstrations to spread awareness of the 

existing AFV fueling infrastructure and the AFV 

fleet operating at the Center. 

 Institutional Contractor Fleet Study: Kennedy will 

identify opportunities for contractors to increase 

their AFV fleet.

• Strategy: Promote and implement energy conservation 

projects

Ð Projects:

 Energy Project Database: Create an accessible 

energy control measures database.

 Energy Efficient KSC Labs: Perform energy 

audits of the Kennedy Labs and implement cost 

effective measures to reduce energy intensity.

• Strategy: Increase understanding and use of renewable 

energy

Ð Projects:

 Renewable Energy: Create renewable energy 

portfolio standards.

• Strategy: Increase employee awareness of unnecessary 

energy consumption in order to reduce costs 

Ð Projects:

 Energy Use Campaign: Create an energy 

campaign to create awareness. 

 Power Usage Office Policies: Distribute 

office policies regarding energy efficiency to 

employees.

Scope 3 GHG

• Strategy: Cooperate with the Kennedy Space Center 

Visitor Complex to promote alternative fuel buses

Ð Projects:

 Study Contract Language: Evaluate the 

feasibility of adding a requirement to the 

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex contract 

to use alternative fuel tour buses.

• Strategy: Optimize the ordering and delivery processes 

at Kennedy to eliminate redundant deliveries

Ð Projects:

 Logistics Delivery Routing System: Study the 

logistics delivery routing system to promote bulk 

deliveries.

 Logistics Consolidation Study: Conduct a 

study on merging government and contractor 

institutional logistics services. 

• Strategy: Seek IT solutions to enable an expanded 

telework program to reduce employee commuting

Ð Projects:

 Laptop Computers: Conduct a study on the 

feasibility of transitioning desktop computers to 

laptops. 

• Strategy: Increase employee participation in vanpools 

and carpools to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions

Ð Projects:

 Vanpool/Carpool Preferred Parking: Perform 

a study to examine the implementation of 

preferred parking for vanpool/carpool vehicles at 

major facilities.

 Traffic Mapping Study: Study traffic mapping 

of vanpool/carpool participants through short 

commuting surveys to identify CO2 reductions.

 Mobile/Web Phone Application: Develop an 

application for facilitating vanpooling/carpooling.

 Excess Parking Lot: Partner with Brevard County 

to utilize abandoned parking lots for use as 

vanpool/carpool parking areas. 

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Florida Power & Light’s 10 megawatt solar farm on KSC 

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4.1.3 Goal-Specific Accomplishments 

• Kennedy Space Center’s Alternative Fuel Program 

Manager, Bruce Chesson, was recognized as a 2011 

Sustainability All-Star by Green Fleet Magazine.

• Kennedy Space Center projects that have been awarded 

the Federal Energy Management Program “You Have the 

Power” award:

Ð Energy Projects, FY 2008: Through a Utility Energy 

Services Contract with Florida Power & Light, 

Kennedy implemented facility energy modifications 

that resulted in energy savings of more than 8.4 

million kWh and 168,000 therms of natural gas.

Ð Life Support Facility, FY 2009: Kennedy’s first LEED 

Silver facility reduces the facility’s annual water 

usage by 45 percent and is 22 percent more energy 

efficient than the 2005 baseline energy standards. 

Ð NASA Solar Photovoltaic Partnership, FY 2010: 

Through an Enhanced Use Lease with Florida 

Power & Light, Kennedy received a one megawatt 

photovoltaic power generation system that is 

estimated to produce 1,803 megawatt-hours and 

save over $187,000 annually.

Ð Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), FY 2002: 

Through an Utility Energy Services Contract with 

Florida Power & Light, Kennedy implemented 

energy conservation measures including chilled 

water system redesign and energy efficient 

lighting upgrades at the VAB. The project saves 

approximately 8.5 million kilowatt-hours annually.

• Kennedy Space Center recipients of the Federal Energy 

Management Program “You Have the Power” Award:

Ð Samori Ball and Frank Kline – Replaced diesel fueled 

electricity generators at remote waste management 

site with a five kilowatt solar photovoltaic system.

Ð Dr. Fulin Gui – Optimized operations of HVAC 

systems in facilities that serve critical spacecraft 

processing areas with energy conservation measures 

to avoid $1.5 million in energy costs.

Ð Chris Iannello – Implemented energy savings 

projects that have saved Kennedy more than 

$250,000 annually.

Ð Ruth Ann Strunk – Designed and implemented 

advanced energy tracking and financial reporting 

systems that provide reliable energy information that 

helps the Center save money.

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Alternative fuel vehicles roadshow.

Alternative fuel vehicles in front of the VAB.

Table 1. KSC vehicle fleet composition.

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4.2 GOAL 2 - High Performance 

Sustainable Design/Green Buildings 

NASA SSPP Goal Description

NASA will comply with the, “Guiding Principles for Federal 

Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings 

(Guiding Principles),” in all new construction, major renovation, 

or repair and alteration of federal buildings. It will also assess 

and demonstrate that at least 15 percent of the agency’s 

existing government-owned buildings, agency direct leased 

buildings, delegated authority leased buildings, and Federal 

Real Property Profile (FRPP)-reported leased buildings meet 

Guiding Principles by FY 2015 (5,000 gross square footage 

threshold for existing buildings and building leases). NASA 

will demonstrate annual progress toward 100 percent 

conformance with Guiding Principles for its entire building 

inventory by 2015 and thereafter. Additionally, NASA will 

incorporate sustainable practices into agency policy and 

planning for new federal facilities and leases, and into lease 

renewal strategies. NASA will demonstrate the use of costeffective, innovative sustainable building landscape strategies 

to minimize energy and materials consumption and decrease 

fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide application. NASA will 

operate and maintain its buildings in a manner that reduces 

energy, water, and material consumption, while achieving 

a net reduction in agency deferred maintenance costs. 

NASA will optimize the performance of the agency’s real 

property portfolio by disposing and consolidating excess and 

underutilized property, co-locating field offices, consolidating 

activities across metropolitan and regional locations, 

increasing telework opportunities, and expanding internet or 

electronically delivery services. Lastly, NASA will conserve, 

rehabilitate, and reuse historic federal properties, using current 

technology and best practices.

KSC SP Goal Description 

Kennedy Space Center will meet or exceed the agency’s 

High-Performance Sustainable Design/Green Building goals 

by working towards achieving 100 percent fully sustainable 

(zero net resource use) facilities, reducing or consolidating 

unnecessary infrastructure and implementing construction 

standards for sustainable building design across the Center. 

Kennedy will achieve these goals by developing recurring 

plans to reduce and recover energy. In addition, Kennedy will 

decrease water consumption across the Center. Kennedy’s 

immediate goals to achieve zero net resource use include:

• 5 percent of existing buildings meeting the Guiding 

Principles by FY 2013

• 20 percent of existing buildings meeting the Guiding 

Principles by FY 2016

• Design all new facilities to meet LEED Gold or better, 

with a goal to maximize energy efficiencies points in the 

LEED standard by FY 2016

4.2.1 Current State

Kennedy Space Center is conducting comprehensive facility 

evaluations to identify opportunities for reducing energy and 

water consumption. The Center is also conducting Facility 

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Condition Assessments (FCAs) that will evaluate the condition 

of facility systems and will reveal investment opportunities 

that contribute both to O&M reduction, as well as, energy 

and water efficiencies. Currently, Kennedy’s baseline design 

requirements call for new facilities to achieve a Leadership in 

Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification 

from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) at a minimum. 

• Kennedy has two facilities currently seeking LEED Gold 

certification for new construction

Ð Fuel Storage Area #1 Propellants South Facility and 

the Ordnance Operations Facility

• Kennedy has one facility currently seeking LEED 

Silver certification for Existing Buildings: Operations & 

Maintenance (EBOM)

Ð Operations Support Building (OSB) II

• Kennedy has one facility seeking LEED Silver certification 

for commercial interiors

Ð Operations and Checkout (O&C) Facility 

4.2.2 Strategies and Projects

• Strategy: Enhance Kennedy Space Center’s energy data 

capture efforts in order to recognize efficiencies and 

increase understanding of energy usage

Ð Projects:

 Provide Hands-On Facility Audit Experience:

Utilize existing internship and/or co-op programs 

to train students on using audit equipment 

to walk down facilities or systems to ensure 

efficient operations.

 Comprehensive Campus Trending Software

Package Study: Identify and procure software 

with the ability to provide energy usage trends 

and visualizations.

 Real-Time Electric Consumption Displays:

Develop requirements and review existing 

software/network capabilities to transfer data 

from the Kennedy Complex Control System 

(KCCS) and Automated Utility Data Reporting 

Information System (AUDRIS) to new displays 

that will show real time energy consumption at 

major facilities.

• Strategy: Audit the energy impacts of facility operations 

and systems throughout the Center in order to increase 

employees’ understanding of energy impacts across 

various systems 

Ð Projects:

 Facility HVAC Set-Point Standardization and

Audit: Produce a standard thermostat set-point 

for various occupancy types and implementation 

of standards through existing base contractor 

audits.

 Comprehensive Lighting Technology Study:

Evaluate available lighting technologies, with the 

intent to reduce electrical consumption and heat 

generation.

• Strategy: Meet or exceed the goals within the Guiding 

Principles put into place by the O&M group in an effort 

to promote cost savings and increase efficiencies across 

the Center 

Interior design of Propellants North.

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Ð Projects:

 Guiding Principles: This project will create a 

Kennedy Space Center definition of the Guiding 

Principles and create a checklist for assessing 

Guiding Principles at Kennedy facilities.

 Sustainable Building and Retro-Commissioning

Process: Develop a Kennedy specific retrocommissioning process and a formal prioritized 

plan for implementation at all applicable facilities.

 Retro-Commissioning Training Program: Develop 

and implement a training program to educate 

facility and O&M engineers in principles and 

practical applications of retro-commissioning.

 LEED EBOM Certification: Retro-commission the 

Operations Support Building (OSB) II with the 

intent to achieve a LEED EBOM certification.

• Strategy: Optimize O&M processes to position the 

Center to make more efficient use of its resources

Ð Projects:

 Standardize Equipment Specifications: Develop 

detailed specifications for the standardization of 

component equipment (e.g. control systems).

 Automated Predictive Equipment Study: Study 

the feasibility of implementing an automated 

predictive equipment condition monitoring 

system.

• Strategy: Develop a multi-phased plan for the 

construction of new facilities to eliminate or reduce the 

negative environmental impacts of buildings, improve 

building performance, reduce long-term O&M costs, and 

increase worker productivity

Ð Projects:

 Sustainable Design Kennedy Documented

Procedure (KDP) Flowchart: Visually identify a 

process of when, where, and how to refer to 

sustainable policies and procedures for project 

formulation, implementation and closeout.

 Sustainable Design Checklist and Statement

of Work Enhancements: Ensure resourceefficient methods are being observed during the 

project design phase including enhancements 

to the current contractor statements of work to 

increase sustainable practices.

 Modify Kennedy Space Center’s Existing

Lessons Learned Database: Ensure that any 

sustainable practices that were successful (or 

unsuccessful) in the past will be made available 

for future use.

4.2.3 Goal-Specific Accomplishments

• On August 24, 2011, Kennedy Space Center received 

its first USGBC LEED Platinum facility rating for the 

Propellants North Administration and Maintenance 

Facility. The project included over 80 kilowatts of solar 

arrays installed which enabled the facility to become 

Kennedy’s first zero net energy facility.

• In 2009, the Life Support Facility received a LEED Silver 

certification.

• On October 26, 2011, the Electrical Maintenance Facility 

received USGBC LEED Gold certification.

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4.3 GOAL 3 – Water Use Efficiency and 

Management

NASA SSPP Goal Description

NASA will reduce potable water consumption intensity 

by at least 26 percent prior to FY 2020 by identifying 

and implementing water reuse management strategies. 

The agency will also reduce industrial, landscaping, and 

agricultural water consumption use by at least 20 percent 

in the same timeframe. NASA also aims to achieve the 

objectives established by the Environmental Protection 

Agency (EPA) in the Stormwater Management Guidance for 

Federal Facilities. Additionally, NASA will strive to incorporate 

appropriate reduction strategies for non-potable water use 

into agency level policy and planning.

KSC SP Goal Description 

Kennedy Space Center will reduce overall water use by 40 

percent on Center by FY 2020. The Center will continue to 

comply with, and strive to exceed, the agency’s water use 

efficiency and management goals by implementing strategies 

incrementally. Further, the Center will continue to act in 

accordance with the stormwater management guidance 

provided. Kennedy will achieve these goals by pursuing the 

following:

• 15 percent reduction in overall potable water 

consumption (to include landscaping water and water 

that is not metered separately) by FY 2013.

4.3.1 Current State 

Kennedy is currently conducting a multi-phase water 

distribution system revitalization project that includes 

components such as, a center-wide leak detection analysis, 

pipe cleaning and repairs, installation of water meters, partial 

segregation of fire and potable water systems, and pipeline 

replacements. Kennedy also has proactively begun installing 

low flow fixtures in facilities, as needed, and has procurement 

processes in place requiring their use. 

4.3.2 Strategies and Projects

• Strategy: Gather information and educate employees on 

water use at Kennedy Space Center 

Ð Projects:

 Water Use Center-wide Educational Campaign:

Host a center-wide educational program that will 

inform the workforce on ways to reduce water 

consumption. 

 Installation of New Facility Water Meters: Install 

water meters in new facilities to enhance data 

gathering and monitoring for improvements 

in water use, leak detection, and problem 

awareness. 

 Database of All Water Meters, Sub-meters, and

Historical Use Data: Develop a database to 

collect and analyze historical water usage for all 

meters, and create trends to track progress and 

anomalies.

• Strategy: Reduce the demand on the water system by 

focusing on the primary water users and develop specific 

projects to reduce their water utilization at the point of 

consumption

Ð Projects:

 Installation of Low Flow Fixtures: Expand upon 

the current procurement approach by requiring 

all new or replaced fixtures meet low flow 

designation guidelines. 

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 Irrigation Reduction and Xeriscaping: Utilize 

xeriscaping and rainwater harvesting to 

reduce the need for potable water usage for 

landscaping. Additionally, Kennedy will study 

the feasibility of using stormwater harvesting for 

irrigation needs at the KSC Visitor Complex. 

• Strategy: Reduce flushing through water distribution 

system alterations

Ð Projects:

 Revitalize Water and Waste Water Systems

Phase 2 - Construction: Complete the second 

phase of the Revitalize Water and Waste Water 

Systems project to improve the reliability and 

maintenance of Kennedy’s water systems. 

This project entails enhancing water metering, 

creating a water circulation loop, and installing a 

new water quality analyzer at the Center.

 Revitalize Water and Waste Water Systems

Phase 3 - Construction: Begin construction 

on the third phase of the Revitalize Water 

and Waste Water Systems project to greatly 

reduce water flushing throughout Kennedy by 

establishing a water recirculation loop, installing 

small diameter parallel potable water piping, 

and reducing the water main pipe diameter. 

Additionally, automated flushing systems will be 

installed to achieve improved water quality.

 Revitalize Water and Waste Water Systems

Phase 4 - Design: Design the fourth phase of 

the Revitalize Water Systems project to continue 

water main size reductions at various locations 

in order to reduce flushing requirements and 

enhance water quality.

4.3.3 Goal-Specific Accomplishments 

• Kennedy Space Center has completed Phase 1 of its 

multi-phase Revitalize Water and Waste Water Systems 

Project which included conducting center-wide research 

and analyses on leak detection and pipe corrosion.

• Kennedy Space Center has reduced water consumption 

by 14 percent from a FY 2007 baseline year.

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Figure 2. KSC annual water usage.

Kennedy utilizes elevated water storage tanks for 

emergency situations.

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4.4 GOAL 4 – Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Management 

NASA SSPP Goal Description

NASA is committed to decreasing the volume of materials 

placed in the waste stream through source reduction of 

pollutants and waste. NASA’s goal is to divert 50 percent 

of construction and demolition (C&D) debris along with 

50 percent of non-hazardous solid waste by FY 2015. To 

achieve these goals, NASA is increasing compostable and 

organic material diversion and reducing printing paper usage. 

A reduction in acquisition, use, and disposal of hazardous 

chemicals and materials will be coupled with an increased use 

of acceptable alternative chemicals and processes to promote 

waste stream diversion and assist in FY 2020 GHG reduction 

targets. 

KSC SP Goal Description 

Kennedy Space Center will work diligently to meet the 

agency’s Pollution Prevention and Waste Management goals. 

Additionally, the Center has a long-term vision of achieving 

zero solid waste disposal by FY 2021, excluding hazardous 

waste. Kennedy will achieve these goals by:

• Diverting 50 percent of non-hazardous solid waste 

(excluding C&D materials and debris) by FY 2013

• Diverting 50 percent of C&D materials and debris by FY 

2013

• Reducing 15 percent of chemicals used by the NASA 

chemistry labs by FY 2013

4.4.1 Current State 

Kennedy Space Center has an extensive set of waste 

diversion programs that include C&D and non-C&D materials. 

The Center continually seeks innovative ways to increase 

recycling and reuse rates. A portion of Kennedy’s FY 2010 

diversion figures are noted in Figure 3:

4.4.2 Strategies and Projects

• Strategy: Reduce paper usage center-wide

Ð Projects:

 Electronic Procurement Process: Study the 

ability to establish an electronic acquisition 

process to include the ability to receive 

electronic proposals.

 Hard Copy Reductions Center-wide: Review 

guidance and procedures to determine 

processes to reduce printing.

 Paper Reduction Communication Campaign:

Initiate a promotional campaign throughout 

Kennedy Space Center to encourage paper 

reduction and to utilize double-sided printing.

 Webinars and Videoconferencing: Educate 

center employees on the use of webinars and 

videoconferencing for paperless training and 

meetings.

 Paperless Benchmarking: Benchmark paperless 

operations and archiving in order to find ways to 

implement electronic processes at Kennedy.

• Strategy: Explore diversion methods in the idle property 

disposal process to reduce Kennedy’s waste stream 

volume

Ð Projects:

 Idle Property Education Program: Create 

an online educational program for property 

custodians and procurement officers to identify 

available excess property prior to its external 

acquisition.

 Excess Equipment Donation Partnership: Pursue 

an agreement with GSA through the StevensonWydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to 

increase donations of excess equipment to 

educational institutions.

 Office Supply Reutilization Program: Formalize 

a reutilization program to screen idle office 

supplies for use in the Kennedy Space Center 

Swap Shop.

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Figure 3. FY 2010 waste diversion.

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 Transformer Recycling Contract: Pursue a 

contract to recycle electrical transformers rather 

than disposal of non-compliant transformers 

through hazardous waste.

• Strategy: Reduce the chemical volume introduced 

into the Kennedy Space Center waste stream though 

chemical consolidation, right-size ordering, and use 

efficiencies

Ð Projects:

 Center-wide Chemical Inventory Consolidation

Study: Initiate a study to determine the most 

frequently used and wasted chemicals at 

Kennedy. The study will be the initial work 

necessary for chemical inventory consolidation 

in the future. 

 Improved Chemical Utilization-NASA Labs:

Initiate a chemical consolidation program among 

NASA managed labs to educate users on rightsize chemical procurement and use methods.

• Strategy: Consolidate redundant institutional logistics 

services with the intent of expansion to other programs 

across the Center

Ð Projects:

 Institutional Logistics Consolidation Study:

Determine the effectiveness of consolidating 

institutional logistics services such as shipping, 

receiving, and delivery.

 Inventory Control Point Study: Perform a 

study for an Inventory Control Point concept 

where commonly used institutional items and 

chemicals will be stored in a centralized location 

for use by both NASA and contractors.

• Strategy: Increase Kennedy’s solid waste diversion rate 

by developing a compostable and organic material 

recovery program

Ð Projects:

 Composting Facility Study: Perform a study 

to identify the economic benefits of an onsite 

composting facility.

 Compostable Study: Study what components 

of the Kennedy waste stream are compostable 

to help with economic analysis of a center 

composting facility.

 Community Partnering: Partner with local 

communities on a feasibility study for the 

development of a centralized composting facility.

• Strategy: Develop new practices and infrastructure to 

increase Kennedy Space Center’s solid waste diversion 

rate, for C&D and non-C&D waste streams 

Ð Projects:

 Material Recycling Facility Study: Perform a 

study to determine the feasibility and cost 

effectiveness of the creation of a Material 

Recycling Facility which would serve as a central 

recycling facility for Kennedy.

 Tipping Fee: Study the use of charging “tipping 

fees” at the Kennedy landfill to encourage 

projects and programs to segregate waste 

streams and divert waste from the landfill. 

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 Recyclable Product Expansion: Investigate 

opportunities for recycling items such as 

batteries, ceiling tiles, carpet, insulation, glass 

and plastic not already included in the current 

glass, aluminum, plastic recycling program 

(GAP).

 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Update:

Pursue an update to the FAR to allow direct 

donation to private entities (e.g. Habitat for 

Humanity).

 Phonebook Elimination: Investigate methods 

to eliminate phonebook production to reduce 

excessive printing.

4.4.3 Goal-Specific Accomplishments 

• An informational campaign has been initiated to advertise 

the excess property databases and promote “Excess is 

the First Source of Supply.”

• A study has been initiated to identify materials in the 

Kennedy Space Center office environment and cafeteria 

waste streams that can be targeted for recycling. 

• In May 2011, KSC initiated a new paper recycling 

process to handle records destruction from the Space 

Shuttle Program Transition and Retirement (T&R). It is 

anticipated that the new process will recover 671,000 

lbs. of fiber by the end of 2011.

• Office supplies recovered from the closeout of the Space 

Shuttle Program have been donated to local educational 

institutions.

• The shorewall revetment project along the NASA 

Causeway was completed with used concrete diverted 

from several center demolition projects.

• Crawlerway rock, collected from refurbishment activities, 

is being used as landscaping material across Kennedy.

Demolition debris from the Mission Control Center.

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4.5 GOAL 5 – Sustainable Acquisition

NASA SSPP Goal Description 

NASA is committed to increasing the use of environmentally 

preferred products, chemicals, and processes. Accordingly, 

NASA will strive for 95 percent of new contract actions to 

utilize products and services that are energy efficient, water 

efficient, biobased, non-toxic or less toxic, environmentally 

preferable, non-ozone depleting, or made with recycled 

content. NASA will also update its purchasing plans, policies, 

and programs to include additional environmentally preferable 

practices ensuring federally mandated sustainable products 

and services are included in all relevant acquisitions.

KSC SP Goal Description 

Kennedy Space Center will work diligently to meet the outlined 

agency acquisition goals by modernizing and streamlining 

its current acquisition process to assure environmentally 

preferable products and services are procured. Kennedy will 

achieve these goals by pursuing the following:

• Perform a feasibility study for the creation of a centralized 

requisition office by FY 2013.

• Educate and train 100 percent of credit card holders and 

30 percent of contract specialists by FY 2013.

• Perform audits of 20 percent of all credit card 

transactions to reinforce green purchasing practices by 

FY 2013.

• Monitor acquisitions to measure performance against 95 

percent sustainability goal in FY 2012 and FY 2013.

• 75 percent of uncoated printing and writing paper 

purchased at Kennedy will contain 50 percent 

postconsumer fiber by FY 2013.

4.5.1 Current State 

Kennedy Space Center’s acquisition process is governed 

by the FAR and the NASA FAR Supplement which outline 

regulations congruent with Executive Order (EO) 13514. 

Statements of work are written to prefer sustainable materials 

in Kennedy construction designs. Kennedy’s FY 2010 

environmentally preferred purchases can be seen in Figure 4. 

4.5.2 Strategies and Projects

• Strategy: Increase sustainable purchasing awareness 

and provide practical resources to encourage the 

purchase of environmentally preferred products and 

services

Ð Projects:

 Acquisition Communication Campaign: Initiate 

a communication campaign to educate the 

Kennedy community on current purchase 

regulations involving the use of environmentally 

friendly products and services.

 Purchasing Resource Guide: Develop a resource 

guide to educate personnel on tools available to 

simplify the search for environmentally friendly 

products prior to purchase.

 Environmentally Friendly Supplier List: Compile 

a list of known environmentally friendly suppliers 

for commonly used items to increase ease of 

source identification.

 Training for Acquisition Staff: Create a training 

module to educate and train purchasers on 

available energy efficient, recycled products, and 

current green guidance regulations.

• Strategy: Develop a method to monitor acquisitions in 

order to measure environmentally preferred procurement 

progress

Ð Projects:

 Data Program: Analyze contract actions 

for compliance with 95 percent sustainable 

acquisition goal 

Figure 4. FY 2010 sustainable purchases.

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• Strategy: Modify the Kennedy Space Center acquisition 

process to assist purchasers in identifying sustainable 

goods and services

Ð Projects:

 Bankcard Purchasing Procedure Update:

Perform an update to Kennedy Documented 

Procedure, KDP-KSC-P-1652: Bankcard 

Application, Acquisitions and Cancellation 

Process for Noncontracting Personnel, to 

add a list of databases of existing resources 

for product acquisition so as to discourage 

personnel from procuring new equipment from 

external sources. 

 Environmental Waiver Requirement Update:

Update the environmental waiver criteria for 

purchases. 

 Centralized Requisition Office Proposal

Team: Form a team to conduct a study for a 

centralized requisition office concept to aide 

purchasers in the acquisition of environmentally 

preferred products and services. 

• Strategy: Increase use of uncoated printing and writing 

paper containing postconsumer fiber

Ð Projects:

 Postconsumer Fiber Paper Contract Language:

Establish a team to review existing contractual 

language and establish new contract language 

to increase post consumer fiber content in 

uncoated printing and writing paper.

 Postconsumer Fiber Paper Study: Investigate 

use of 50 percent post consumer content fiber 

in all print centers in lieu of virgin paper.

4.5.3 Goal-Specific Accomplishments 

• Section 2 of the NASA Form 1707 (Special Approvals 

and Affirmations of Requisitions) was updated to include 

a more extensive environmental checklist and includes 

links to resources for environmentally friendly products 

and services.

• An informational email was distributed to purchase card 

holders notifying them of NASA SSPP guidance and 

goals for sustainable purchasing practices. 

• General Services Administration (GSA) and KSC GREEN 

product databases were distributed to purchase card 

holders.

• A method of coding environmentally friendly products for 

purchase card acquisitions was established.

• Since 2008, more than 5,500 Energy Star compliant 

computers have been deployed with EPEAT-Gold rated 

CPUs and monitors.

Newly acquired solar panels are prepared for 

installation.

Workers place R-40 rated insulation material on the 

roof of one of the Propellants North Administrative and 

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4.6 GOAL 6 – Electronic Stewardship 

and Data Centers

NASA SSPP Goal Description

The NASA SSPP outlines many objectives regarding electronic 

stewardship and data centers. The agency has set a goal to 

ensure the acquisition of Electronic Product Environmental 

Assessment Tool (EPEAT) registered, Energy Star qualified, 

and Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) designated 

electronic office products when procuring electronics in 

eligible product categories. The agency has also set goals 

to reduce energy consumption of data centers and increase 

the quantity of electronic assets disposed of through sound 

practices, among other environmentally advantageous 

practices concerning technology. 

KSC SP Goal Description

Kennedy Space Center holds a vision to become an agency 

leader in electronic stewardship. To achieve this goal, the 

Center will consolidate its data center resources. The Center 

will also realize energy savings by employing a communication 

system in which all telephones use Voice over Internet 

Protocol (VoIP) technology and include settings to reduce 

power consumption during off hours. Kennedy’s vision is to 

have all electronic products used on Center meet federal 

requirements for electronic stewardship. The Center will 

achieve these goals by accomplishing the following:

• 8 percent of telephones are VoIP and have settings to 

reduce power during off-hours by FY 2013

• Consolidate data centers into one “purpose-built” data 

center facility

4.6.1 Current State 

Kennedy Space Center is working towards its goal of 

becoming an agency leader in electronic stewardship. To 

support that goal, the Center is working to consolidate and 

right-size its data center infrastructure to reduce energy 

wasted by powering and cooling excess hardware. Kennedy 

is leading the way in the Agency Consolidated End-user 

Services (ACES) contract deployment by working to replace 

all existing Outsourcing Desktop Initiative for NASA (ODIN) 

desktop, laptop, and workstation computers with new 

energy-efficient computing seats. Since 2008, as required 

by Executive Order (EO) 13423, all desktop and laptop 

computers, leased by NASA via the ODIN contract, have 

met the IEEE 1680 American National Standard for the 

Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products. In 

addition, the Center is working to replace all network printers 

and multi-functional devices with environmentally responsible 

new peripherals. Kennedy has started the process of 

upgrading its communication systems by installing low power 

VoIP telephones and will increase the number of installations 

annually. 

4.6.2 Strategies and Projects

• Strategy: Inventory and categorize all of the IT hardware 

on center

Ð Projects: 

 Data Center Hardware Inventory: Inventory 

the IT infrastructure and hardware at Kennedy 

Space Center by using the NASA property 

management system and any other available 

tools.

 Data Center Consolidation Planning: Categorize 

candidates into short, mid, and long term 

consolidation timeframes.

 Data Center Hardware Consolidation and

Catalog: Begin consolidation of short term 

candidates, then build a data center services 

catalog and cost model.

• Strategy: Decrease energy and resource usage in the 

computing environment

Ð Projects: 

 Acquisition of Energy Efficient Computing

Systems and Peripherals: Replace all existing 

ODIN desktop, laptop, and workstation 

computers with new energy efficient computing 

KSC utilizes a significant quantity of electronics seats. Replace all network printers and 

equipment.

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multi-functional devices with environmentallyresponsible new peripherals that include the 

following features: duplex printing, secure 

printing, black and white printing by default, 

automatic display shutdown and CPU 

hibernation.

 ENERGY STAR Features: Enable ENERGY STAR 

and other environmentally preferable features 

on all eligible electronic products provided by 

ACES.

• Strategy: Expand recycling and reuse capabilities for 

electronics and computers

Ð Projects: 

 Disposal of Computing Systems and

Peripherals: Establish a recycling agreement 

with an electronics recycler.

 New Computer Contract Requirements:

Establish mandates in new computer contracts 

that all desktop, laptop, and workstation 

computers be donated to non-profit 

organizations after end-of-life (i.e. three years).

• Strategy: Install VoIP telephones in all new and 

refurbished facilities

Ð Projects: 

 Engineering Solution to Reduce Phone Power

Use During Off Hours: Work with vendors to 

develop configuration standards for VoIP phones 

to reduce power usage during off hours.

 VOIP Phone Conversion (Communications

Distribution and Switching Center CD&SC):

Design and implement a VoIP solution for 

CD&SC.

 VOIP Phone Conversion (OSB II): Design and 

implement a VoIP solution for the Operations 

and Support Building II (OSB II). 

 VOIP Phone Conversion (SSPF): Design and 

implement a VoIP solution for the Space Station 

Processing Facility (SSPF). 

4.6.3 Goal Specific Accomplishments

• The Kennedy Space Center Headquarters Building, 

through data center consolidation, freed up over 

4,000 square feet of space previously used by data 

center resources, and realized an estimated power 

consumption savings of over $100,000.

Firing Room 4 in the Launch Control Center.

Launch Vehicle Data Center-1 in Cape Canaveral Air 

Force Station’s Hangar AE.

Mission Directors Center in Cape Canaveral Air 

Force Station’s Hangar AE.

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4.7 GOAL 7 – Regional and Local 

Planning

NASA SSPP Goal Description

NASA will incorporate regional transportation planning 

into existing policy and guidance. The agency will increase 

effectiveness of local energy planning and incorporate 

sustainable building location into policy and planning for new 

Federal facilities and leases. NASA will update policy and 

guidance to ensure that all Environmental Impact Statements 

(EIS) and Environmental Assessments (EA) required under the 

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for proposed new 

or expanded Federal facilities, identify and analyze impacts 

associated with energy usage and alternative energy sources. 

In addition, the agency will update policy and guidance to 

ensure coordination and consultation with federal, state, tribal 

and local management authorities regarding impacts to local 

ecosystems, watersheds and environmental management 

associated with proposed new or expanded federal facilities 

and support innovation in NASA programs and institutions to 

protect and enhance human health and the environment.

KSC SP Goal Description

Kennedy Space Center is committed to supporting initiatives 

outlined in the NASA SSPP. In addition, the Center will strive 

to ensure all government and commercial users will meet 

Kennedy’s annual sustainability initiatives by 2022. The Center 

will achieve these goals by pursuing the following:

• Update the Kennedy Space Center Master Plan by 

2012.

4.7.1 Current State 

Kennedy Space Center’s Center Planning and Developing 

Office is developing the latest version of the Master Plan (MP). 

The original MP was released in 2002. The updated MP will 

contain significant changes in land use development and 

business policies to enable both government and commercial 

use of Kennedy Space Center in a sustainable manner. 

4.7.2 Strategies and Projects

• Strategy: Identify underutilized land and facilities at 

Kennedy Space Center in order to create additional use 

opportunities 

Ð Projects:

 Notice of Availability (NOA): Post NOA 

announcements of Kennedy assets in order for 

commercial entities to lease space on Center 

and provide services.

 Facility Comprehensive Evaluation: The 

group will review the current conditions of 

select facilities based on NASA program and 

commercial requirements in order to provide 

justification for facility utilization, recapitalization 

and upgrades as required.

• Strategy: Review Kennedy Space Center’s commercial 

and government policies to increase compliance with 

sustainability initiatives

Ð Project:

 Sustainability Assessments: Identify commercial 

and government entities not compliant with the 

Center’s sustainability vision and MP goals. A 

preferred course of action will be communicated 

to those entities to ensure Center contracts and 

processes are in alignment with sustainability 

initiatives.

4.7.3 Goal-Specific Accomplishments 

• The Kennedy Space Center Master Planning Group has 

posted NOAs to advertise available center infrastructure 

assets following the end of the Space Shuttle Program. 

This has provided the commercial sector opportunities to 

lease space at Kennedy.

Aerial view of the Launch Complex 39 future concept.

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4.8 GOAL 8 – Workforce Satisfaction

NASA SSPP Goal Description

The NASA SSPP currently does not have a Workforce 

Satisfaction goal. Kennedy has added this element to our plan 

in order to address the social aspect of sustainability. 

KSC SP Goal Description

Kennedy Space Center will increase workforce satisfaction 

by addressing the social element to acquire a sustainable 

environment. The Workforce Satisfaction Group’s long term 

goal is to achieve 100 percent employee satisfaction with 

the Center’s investment in sustainable initiatives by 2022. 

Kennedy will achieve these goals by pursuing the following:

• Survey the Kennedy workforce to identify current 

satisfaction levels by FY 2013.

• Draft performance standards describing sustainable 

behavior to be used by Center supervisors in the 

employee performance communication system by FY 

2013.

4.8.1 Current State 

In 2011, Kennedy Space Center created the Workforce 

Satisfaction Working Group to develop and facilitate 

sustainability initiatives that contribute to the productivity, 

motivation, and morale of the Center workforce. 

4.8.2 Strategies and Projects

• Strategy: Identify current satisfaction levels at Kennedy 

Space Center through the use of multiple feedback tools

Ð Projects: 

 Annual Surveys: Create and administer an 

annual survey to capture the workforce’s 

opinions on sustainability and its presence at 

Kennedy.

 Employee Viewpoint Survey: Analyze existing 

Employee Viewpoint Survey (EVS) data to 

determine improvement opportunities and 

use sustainability initiatives to address these 

opportunities when appropriate.

 Focus Groups: Facilitate focus groups at 

Kennedy to foster communication, voice 

workforce concerns, and provide information on 

sustainability initiatives.

• Strategy: Research other leading federal agency and 

industry practices related to workforce satisfaction

Ð Project: 

 Benchmark: Identify other agencies and 

commercial industries with proven employee 

satisfaction ratings in sustainability, to study their 

innovative methods in cultivating a sustainabilityconscious workforce.

• Strategy: Incorporate sustainability values into employee 

performance management

Ð Project: 

 Performance Management: Recommend 

performance standards that may be 

incorporated into employee performance plans 

to encourage sustainable behaviors. 

4.8.3 Goal-Specific Accomplishments 

• The Workforce 

Satisfaction Group, 

using the 2010 

Employee Viewpoint 

Survey, has identified 

opportunities to 

implement sustainability 

projects in order to fill 

workforce satisfaction 

gaps.

KSC holds an educational event for employees.

Recycling and composting 

station at the KSC AllAmerican Picnic 2011.

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4.9 GOAL 9 – Food Services

NASA SSPP Goal Description

The NASA SSPP currently does not have a Food Services 

goal. Kennedy has added this element to our plan in order to 

address the social aspect of sustainability. 

KSC SP Goal Description

The goal of the Food Services Team is to establish a 

sustainable food service architecture that will: 

• Introduce a self-sufficient and sustainable food service 

structure.

• Utilize concessionaire(s) to provide complementary 

services to employees.

• Boost employee morale and maintain employee 

effectiveness.

• Increase cafeteria and snack bar usage, which will 

ultimately generate revenue.

• Provide a food service environment that will help 

Kennedy promote and/or build partnerships with private 

industry.

4.9.1 Current State

The Food Services Team is currently researching and 

benchmarking sustainable practices, initiatives, and language 

to include in the next food services concession agreement to 

begin October 1, 2012. 

4.9.2 Strategies and Projects

• Strategy: Engage the Kennedy Space Center community 

on food service preferences in order to meet the needs 

of the Center and boost employee morale

Ð Project:

 Customer Focus Group: Conduct focus groups, 

using sample populations of the workforce, 

to better understand customer food service 

preferences.

• Strategy: Benchmark food services programs at other 

NASA centers and private industry 

Ð Projects:

 Benchmark NASA Centers: Benchmark the 

food service architecture of other NASA centers, 

including Johnson Space Center, Langley 

Research Center, and Goddard Space Flight 

Center, to understand best practices.

 Benchmark Non-Governmental Industry:

Benchmark the food service architecture of the 

University of Central Florida, University of South 

Florida, and Lockheed Martin to understand 

best practices.

• Strategy: Integrate sustainable principles in baseline food 

services contract mechanisms

Ð Projects:

 Sustainability Requirement Development:

Develop food service sustainability requirements 

to be included in the Statement of Work and 

Request for Proposal documentation.

 Concessionaire Sustainability Plan

Review: Request and review prospective 

concessionaires’ sustainability plans.

4.9.3 Goal-Specific Accomplishments 

• The Food Services Team distributed a survey to the 

Center workforce to ascertain employee food service 

preferences.

• Paper cups and plastic 

utensils are 100 percent 

compostable and 

biodegradable. Napkins 

are made from 100 

percent recycled fiber and 

use a bleach-free process. 

Green chemical products 

used for dishwashing 

saved $1,500 in FY 2010. 

Cafeterias put waste 

into pulping machines 

to reduce volume by 90 

percent and weight by 50 

percent.

KSC cafeterias utilize 

biodegradable and 

compostable products.

Space Shuttle appreciation luncheon in the VAB.

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4.10 GOAL 10 – Natural Resources

NASA SSPP Goal Description

The NASA SSPP currently does not have a Natural Resources 

goal. Kennedy has added this element to our plan in order to 

address the environmental aspect of sustainability. 

KSC SP Goal Description 

Kennedy Space Center is committed in maintaining a thriving 

environment for the hundreds of species that inhabit the 

Center. The long-term goal of the team is to ensure continued 

viable habitat for threatened and endangered species while 

assuring continued access to the area. Kennedy will achieve 

these goals by pursuing the following:

• Initiate a Shoreline Renourishment Project in the LC-39 

area, completing the biological assessment and National 

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) required environmental 

assessment (EA) by FY 2013.

• Formalize the process of planning and implementing 

improved habitat management at Kennedy for 

endangered species by FY 2013.

4.10.1 Current State

Kennedy Space Center is dominated by undeveloped lands. 

Uplands, wetlands, mosquito control impoundments, and 

open water areas, comprise approximately 95 percent of the 

total Center area. Nearly 40 percent of Kennedy consists of 

open water areas of the Indian River Lagoon system including 

portions of the Indian River, the Banana River, Mosquito 

Lagoon and all of Banana Creek. Approximately 25 percent of 

the total land area is upland.

NASA maintains dedicated operational control over 4,415 

acres of Kennedy which includes areas such as the Shuttle 

Landing Facility, the Industrial Area and the Vehicle Assembly 

Building (VAB) area. 

The 135,225 acres outside of NASA’s operational control are 

managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s 

(USFWS) Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (MINWR) 

and the National Park Service’s (NPS) Canaveral National 

Seashore (CNS). The MINWR manages the majority of the 

lands and manages all prescribed fires on Kennedy. The 

MINWR and KSC work together to maintain the shoreline 

adjacent to LC-39 from persistent erosion forces and to 

protect the Florida scrub-jay habitat through prescribed fire. 

Both the CNS and MINWR partner with Kennedy in our efforts 

to sustain the natural habitats on Center, including the current 

Shoreline Renourishment Project and the Fire Action Team.

4.10.2 Strategies and Projects

• Strategy: Define an initial fire plan for a specific habitat 

and wildlife species. Identify target species and areas to 

monitor

Ð Projects:

 Fire Action Team: Establish Fire Action Team 

Working Group to formalize the process of 

habitat management on Center using controlled 

burns.

 Fire Plan: Test fire strategies and techniques 

while monitoring results. 

• Strategy: Initiate shoreline restoration to ensure viable 

habitat for threatened and endangered species and 

reduce launch infrastructure impacts

Ð Projects:

 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Documentation: Prepare NEPA documentation 

to determine the potential environmental impacts 

of a shoreline restoration and renourishment 

project.

 Environmental Assessments: Prepare a 

Biological Assessment (BA) and an Essential 

Fish Habitat (EFH) assessment for a shoreline 

restoration project. The assessments will 

address the proposed action of shoreline 

protection, to include, sand source location(s), 

sand placement for beach renourishment, 

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primary and secondary dune reconstruction, and 

the no-action alternative. Monitoring plan(s) and 

proposed mitigation plan(s) will be developed 

if required through consultation with the United 

States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and 

the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).

 Engineering Design: Complete an engineering 

design that will assess different shoreline 

restoration options. The options will be 

evaluated to determine the most cost effective 

way to ensure a more stable shoreline.

 Environmental Permit: Prepare environmental 

permit applications for shoreline restoration 

efforts.

4.10.3 Goal-Specific Accomplishments: 

• The Fire Action Team (FAT) was established in April, 

2011. Members include habitat managers, fire 

managers, researchers and project managers from 

Kennedy Space Center Environmental Management 

Branch (EMB), Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge 

(MINWR), IHA Ecological Program and Cape Canaveral 

Air Force Station (CCAFS). The FAT was established 

to formalize the process of habitat management on 

Center. The general objective is to achieve an adaptive 

fire management strategy based on scientific research 

and experience to optimize biodiversity on Center. The 

first goal of the FAT is to create a favorable habitat 

environment in specific target areas for the persistence 

of a protected wildlife species. To date, the team has 

established an action plan, a target species, (the Florida 

scrub-jay), and three target areas, (Fire Management 

Units), in which to begin implementation of the action 

plan. In August, the MINWR was able to perform the first 

prescribed burn, in accordance with the action plan, in a 

subsection of the northern most test unit with successful 

results.

• Kennedy Space Center constructed a secondary dune 

along the back dune line adjacent to LC-39 to provide 

additional shoreline protection between the ocean and 

launch pads, to provide light shielding for nesting sea 

turtles and to provide nesting and foraging habitat for 

the southeastern beach mice. The turtles and beach 

mice are protected wildlife that Kennedy is responsible 

for protecting over the long term. The construction and 

planting of this dune was completed in the Spring of 

2011. 

Florida scrub-jay.

Shoreline erosion from Hurricane Jeanne.

An alligator utilizes the crosswalk by the Operations 

and Support Building.

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4.11 GOAL 11 – Test Bed and 

Demonstration-Facilities

NASA SSPP Goal Description

The NASA SSPP currently does not have a Test Bed and 

Demonstration goal. Kennedy has added this element to our 

plan in order to address the economic aspect of sustainability. 

KSC SP Goal Description

The goal of the Test Bed and Demonstration Team – Facilities 

(TBDT) is to promote energy conservation, water conservation 

and pollution prevention initiatives at Center facilities. The 

TBDT will support the Kennedy Space Center sustainability 

teams by:

• Working with the other teams, conduct and coordinate 

pilot projects to test the effectiveness and feasibility 

of sustainable products considered for large scale 

implementation in new construction and major 

renovation projects.

• Document and share the results of pilot test product 

evaluations with other NASA centers and other 

governmental organizations.

• Review pollution prevention opportunities and evaluate 

the effectiveness and feasibility of implementation at 

Kennedy.

• Identify sustainable products for utilization at Center 

facilities.

4.11.1 Current State

The concept for the TBDT sub-team was developed as a 

result of activities performed in FY 2009 by a predecessor 

team, the Kennedy Space Center Institutional Service 

Contract Sustainability Partnering Group. The former group 

completed multiple pilot projects which were designed 

to evaluate the performance of sustainable products and 

systems. A summary of the completed pilot projects is 

included in the Goal-Specific Accomplishments section.

 

4.11.2 Strategies and Projects

• Strategy: Develop a comprehensive team charter that 

defines the role of the TBDT in the Kennedy Space 

Center sustainability hierarchy

Ð Projects: 

 TBDT Charter: Write the TBDT Charter to reflect 

the roles, responsibilities, and deliverables of the 

TBDT. 

 TBDT Service Promotion: Meet with each of the 

sustainability sub-teams to introduce the TBDT 

and explain the services provided by the TBDT.

• Strategy: Identify pilot projects that promote Kennedy 

Space Center’s sustainable directive

Ð Project: 

 Identify Sustainable Pilot Projects: Coordinate 

with other Kennedy sustainability teams to 

identify pilot projects that promote the Center’s 

sustainability directive. Pilot(s) will use the 

Federal High Performance Sustainable Buildings 

Checklist (Guiding Principles Checklist) where 

feasible, during the design/planning process.

4.11.3 Goal-Specific Accomplishments: 

• Fluorescent lighting systems in separate office locations 

were replaced with commercial manufacturer lighting 

systems to examine the energy efficiency of each lighting 

system. The test systems operated with auto-electronic 

ballasts that are capable of providing multiple illumination 

settings within an office area, as well as, auto-adjusting 

to available ambient light.

• Hand dryers were installed at select restroom locations 

to evaluate their effectiveness to significantly reduce 

employee’s usage of restroom paper towels. 

• Three water-free urinals were replaced with three ultra 

low-flow urinals to eliminate fixtures from fouling prior to 

their routine maintenance schedule.

STS-117 solid rocket booster plume trails above the 

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4.12 GOAL 12 – Communications

NASA SSPP Goal Description

The NASA SSPP currently does not have a Communications 

goal. Kennedy has added this element to our plan in order to 

address the social aspect of sustainability. 

KSC SP Goal Description

Kennedy Space Center recognizes the importance 

of sustainability and desires to be a leader within the 

federal government and the outside community. Kennedy 

understands social acceptance is a necessary component 

to sustainability success and will utilize its extensive 

communication resources to promote within and outside the 

Center. The sub-team strives to have a well educated and 

accepting Center workforce of sustainable practices by aiding 

internal education initiatives. The sub-team also will utilize 

various media avenues to showcase Kennedy’s efforts toward 

sustainability and demonstrate the benefit of these principles 

to the outside community. 

4.12.1 Current State

Kennedy Space Center communicates sustainability efforts 

with the NASA workforce through internal newsletters, 

announcements, fact sheets, educational campaigns, 

and event promotions. Kennedy coordinates with external 

organizations, such as congressional delegates, local 

communities, and media sources, to showcase the Center’s 

sustainability initiatives and progress.

 

4.12.2 Strategies and Projects

• Strategy: Ensure that the Kennedy Space Center 

workforce develops an understanding of the meaning 

and importance of sustainability

Ð Projects: 

 Training: Introduce an online training course to 

educate employees on sustainability. 

 Sustainability Fair: Host a center-wide 

sustainability fair, consisting of exhibits, 

workshops, and vendors.

 Electronic Marketing: Initiate a sustainability 

campaign through the use of video kiosks, 

digital signs, and television media. 

 Newsletter: Distribute a quarterly sustainability 

newsletter that provides tips and highlights 

Kennedy’s accomplishments.

 Website: Develop an internal Kennedy 

sustainability website that will include employee 

suggestions.

• Strategy: Embed sustainability into the Kennedy Space 

Center culture

Ð Projects: 

 Contests: Conduct inter-organizational contests 

to encourage sustainable practices through 

friendly competition.

 Road Show: Host a sustainability road show 

to the various directorates and companies on 

Center to highlight the different sustainability 

initiatives at Kennedy.

4.12.3 Goal-Specific Accomplishments 

• The Center has implemented a “Sustainability Tip of the 

Week” that is communicated to all employees.

• Kennedy Space Center has developed a sustainability 

resource fact sheet that highlights the Center’s 

sustainability initiatives.

• The Center has developed a Comprehensive 

Sustainability Communications Plan.

• A sustainability slogan and logo were selected through 

center-wide contests.

• Kennedy, via a center-wide survey, has established a 

baseline of its workforce’s level of knowledge regarding 

sustainability.

• Public affairs hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the 

Electrical Maintenance Facility (EMF) and a media event 

for the opening of the Propellants North facility.

KSC Tweetup events are held during launch days.

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Kennedy Space Center recognizes that a balance is needed between the use of environmental, social, 

and economic resources to ensure we preserve today’s resources in order to perform our mission 

tomorrow. With this in mind, strategic sustainability decision-making is needed to ensure we do not 

diminish or waste these resources. 

The 2012 Sustainability Plan lays the foundation for realizing Kennedy’s vision to promote, maintain, 

and pioneer green practices in all aspects of our mission, striving to be an agency leader in everything 

we do. This plan introduces FY 2012 core team functional area goals in support of achieving 

Kennedy’s sustainability vision, NASA’s SSPP goals, and other federal mandates. In summary, this plan 

will help the Center: 

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• Design and build sustainable buildings, facilities and infrastructure

• Conserve and manage water resources

• Minimize waste and prevent pollution

• Purchase sustainable products and services

• Manage electronic equipment and data Centers responsibly

• Integrate sustainability into local and regional planning 

• Ensure workforce satisfaction

• Promote sustainable food services

• Conserve and improve the resiliency of our natural resources

• Effectively communicate Kennedy’s sustainability initiatives 

As Kennedy Space Center 

embarks on our mission of 

sustainability, employees at 

all levels must be responsible 

and accountable for integrating 

sustainability into their dayto-day activities to reduce the 

environmental impact and 

protect natural resources. 

With your help, the Center 

will become a recognized 

leader in sustainability and an 

inspiration to other agencies 

and organizations.

Section 5:

Conclusion

Multiple bird species call the waters around KSC home.

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Appendix 1: Reference Documents

Referenced Documents and Links

NASA Strategic Sustainability Plan

Energy Independence and Security Act 2007

Energy Policy Act 2005

Executive Order 13423 Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management

Executive Order 13514 Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance

NPR 8570.1 Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation

NPR 8820.2F Facility Project Requirements

High Performance Sustainable Building Guiding Principles

NPD 8831.2E Maintenance and Operations of Institutional and Program Facilities and Related Equipment

NPD 6000.1C Transportation Management

KDP-KSC-F2616 KSC Sustainability Steering Committee

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

NASA FAR Supplement

NPR 8831.2E Facilities Maintenance and Operations Management

NPD 8820.2C Design and Construction of Facilities

NPR 8553.1B NASA Environmental Management System

NPR 8810.2A Master Planning for Real Property

NPR 8810.1 Master Planning Procedural Requirements

NPD 8500.1B NASA Environmental Management

NPR 8530.1A Affirmative Procurement Program and Plan for Environmentaly Preferable Products

NPR 8590.1A Environmental Compliance and Restoration Program

NPD 6000.1C Transportation Management

NPR 6200.1C NASA Transportation and General Traffic Management

NPR 3600.2 NASA Telework Program

NPR 8580.1 Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act and Executive Order 12114

NPD 1000.5A Policy for NASA Acquisition

NPR 8530.1A Affirmative Procurement Process and Plan for Environmentally Preferable Products

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Appendix 2: Sustainability Team Hierarchy

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Kennedy Space Center Sustainability Champion: Advocate for sustainable practices throughout center management and the 

inclusion of sustainability responsibilities into employee performance plans.

• Kennedy Space Center Sustainability Officer: The Center’s representative to the agency regarding all sustainability initiatives 

at Kennedy. 

• Kennedy Space Center Sustainability Steering Committee: Team created to direct the overall strategy and implementation 

of the sustainability plan, and will report to the champion and officer. The committee also manages the efforts of the 

sustainability core team working groups. 

• Kennedy Space Center Sustainability Core Teams: Leaders from each sustainability plan functional goal area and were 

established to create sustainability goals, strategies, and projects for their respective areas. The core team will provide 

periodic reviews of their progress to the steering committee.

Annette Dittmer—BA

Ben Bryant—IT

Bill Roy—TA

Denise Thaller—TA

Eli Schoen—TA

Ernie Camacho—AA

Frank Kline—TA

Gregg Buckingham—EX

Laura Rochester—OP

Manny Cabrera—TA

Mario Busacca—AA

Tim Griffin—NE

Tracy Young—PA

Steering Committee

K. Manning

Sustainability Champion

M. Benik

Sustainability Officer

Steering Committee

FIRST Team

Logistics Communications Infrastructure Environmental Website

Test Bed &

Demonstration

Workforce

Satisfaction Master Planning InformationTechnology

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Appendix 3: Acronym Listing

ACES: Agency Consolidated End-User Services

AC: Acres

AFV: Alternative Fuel Vehicles

AUDRIS: Automated Utility Data Reporting Information

BA: Biological Assessment

C&D: Construction and Demolition

CPU: Central Processing Unit 

CCAFS: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

CDPO: Planning and Development Office

CD&SC: Communication Distribution and Switch Center

CNS: Canaveral National Seashore

EA: Environmental Assessments 

EBOM: Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance

EFH: Essential Fish Habitat

EIS: Environmental Impact Statements 

EMB: Environmental Management Branch

EMF: Electrical Maintenance Facility

EMS: Environmental Management System

EO: Executive Order

EPA: Environmental Protection Agency 

EPEAT: Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool 

EVS: Employee Viewpoint Survey

FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulation

FAT: Fire Action Team

FCA: Facility Condition Assessment

FEMP: Federal Energy Management Program 

FRPP: Federal Real Property Profile

FY: Fiscal Year

GAP: Glass, Aluminum, and Plastic

GHG: Greenhouse Gas

GSA: General Services Administration 

HVAC: Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning

IEEE: Institute Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IHA: Innovative Health Application

ISC: Institutional Service Contract

IT: Information Technology

KCCS: Kennedy Complex Control System

KDP: Kennedy Documented Procedure

KSC: Kennedy Space Center

LC-39: Launch Complex 39

LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

MINWR: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge 

MP: Master Planning 

NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NEPA: National Environmental Policy Act

NMFS: National Marine Fisheries Service

NPS: National Park Service 

NOA: Notice of Availability

ODIN: Outsourcing Desktop Initiative for NASA

OSB: Operations Support Building

O&C: Operations and Checkout Building

O&M: Operations and Maintenance

SO: Sustainability Officer

SSPF: Space Station Processing Facility

SSPP: Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan

SP: Sustainability Plan

T&D: Transmission and Distribution

TBDT: Kennedy Test Bed & Demonstration Team

USFWS: United States Fish and Wildlife Service

USGBC: United States Green Building Council 

US: United States

VAB: Vehicle Assembly Building

VOIP: Voice over Internet Protocol

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Appendix 4: KSC Sustainability Plan Project Listing

Goal Functional 

Area Core Team POC PROJECT TITLE

Greenhouse Gas 

Management

Information 

Technology Jake Rogers Develop Mobile/Web Application to Promote Carpooling

Greenhouse Gas 

Management Logistics Nicole Rivera Improve Site Personnel Utilization 

Greenhouse Gas 

Management Logistics Bruce Chesson Right-Size Vehicle Fleet at KSC

Greenhouse Gas 

Management Logistics Bruce Chesson Market Activities and Educational Workshops to Promote AFV Vehicles

Greenhouse Gas 

Management Logistics Alice Smith Consolidate Ordering and Deliveries to KSC

Greenhouse Gas 

Management Logistics Sherry Gasaway Acquire Electronic Tokens to Enable Telework

Greenhouse Gas 

Management Logistics Karen Griffin Implement and Promote Telework Policies

Greenhouse Gas 

Management Logistics Pauletta McGinnis Procure Electric Vehicles

Greenhouse Gas 

Management Logistics Bruce Chesson Baseline Visitors Center Contracts to Use AFV Buses 

for Touring

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Information 

Technology Jerrami Johnson Install IP Telephones and Have Settings to Reduce 

power During Off-Hours

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Scott Hunt Comprehensive Campus Trending Software Package 

Study

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Scott Hunt Comprehensive Lighting Technology Study

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Jason Dehler Develop KSC Guiding Principles

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Jason Dehler Standardize Equipment Specifications

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Scott Hunt Real-Time Electric Consumption Displays

The following is a combined listing of all the projects that were developed for the 2012 Kennedy Space Center Sustainability Plan. 

The projects listed have a combination of short and long term timelines. Due to the vast number of project submissions, only the 

Goal Functional Area, Core Team, Point of Contact (POC), and Project Title information are listed.

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High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Scott Hunt Facility HVAC Set-Point Standardization and Audit

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Jason Dehler Sustainable Building and Retro-Commissioning Process

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Scott Hunt Provide Hands-On Facility Audit Experience

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Jason Dehler LEED EBOM Certification

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Jason Dehler Automated Predictive Equipment Study

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Tom Wilczek Sustainable Design Kennedy Documented Procedure 

(KDP) Flowchart

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Tom Wilczek Sustainable Design Checklist and Statement of Work 

Enhancements

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Tom Wilczek Modify KSC’s Existing Lessons Learned Data Base

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Logistics Cindy Wise Energy Efficiency Policy

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Test Bed/

Demonstration Kathleen Loftin Energy Audit Laboratories

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Jason Dehler Automate Facility Condition Assessments

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Jason Dehler Capture and Reinvest All Savings/Paybacks/Rebates 

Resulting From Sustainable Initiatives

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Scott Hunt Develop Volumetric Models of KSC Campus to Visualize 

Functional Impacts

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Jason Dehler Establish Resource Conservation Award Criteria

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Jason Dehler

Form a Working Group to Standardize All Facets of 

KSC’s Building/Infrastructure Information Management 

System

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Scott Hunt Implement energy audit/commissioning standard for 

continuous commissioning and new construction

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High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Scott Hunt Integrate Cross-Center Energy Conservation Measure 

Facility Condition Assessment Databases

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Scott Hunt Research/Evaluate Green Building Certification 

Program/Guiding Principles

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Scott Hunt Streamline On-Site Research Acquisition; Promote OutReach Program for Energy Production Research at KSC

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Logistics Brian Kilcommons Smart Lighting at Warehouse

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Scott Hunt Comprehensive study on emerging energy production 

technologies

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Scott Hunt Implement Campus Data Center Consolidation in 

Energy Efficient Facility

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Scott Hunt Implement Campus Space Allocation Standard

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Scott Hunt Implement Outlying Facility/Function Relocation to 

Common Utility Areas

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Scott Hunt Implement Renewable Energy Projects

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Scott Hunt Continue to increase the use of Renewable Energies

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Scott Hunt Continue to maximize existing space and reduce 

infrastructure where practical

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Tom Wilczek Sustainable Design Kennedy Documented Procedure 

(KDP) flowchart

High-Performance 

Sustainable Design / 

Green Buildings

Infrastructure Tom Wilczek Sustainable Design Checklist and Statement of Work 

enhancements

Water Use Efficiency and 

Management Infrastructure Tom Wilczek Modify KSC’s Existing Lessons Learned Data Base

Water Use Efficiency and 

Management Infrastructure Kevin Miller Campaign on Water Use 

Water Use Efficiency and 

Management Infrastructure Kevin Miller Database of all Water Meters, Submeters and Historical Use Data

Water Use Efficiency and 

Management Infrastructure Kevin Miller New Facility Water Meters

Water Use Efficiency and 

Management Infrastructure Kevin Miller Convert Additional Areas to Non-Potable Water 

Consumption

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Water Use Efficiency and 

Management Infrastructure Kevin Miller Ground Source Cooling System

Water Use Efficiency and 

Management Infrastructure Kevin Miller Installation of Low Flow Fixtures (yearly)

Water Use Efficiency and 

Management Infrastructure Kevin Miller Irrigation Reduction & Xeriscaping

Water Use Efficiency and 

Management Infrastructure Kevin Miller Large User Tie-In

Water Use Efficiency and 

Management Infrastructure Kevin Miller Localized Water Purification

Water Use Efficiency and 

Management Infrastructure Kevin Miller PCN 96968.1 - Revitalize KSC Water Systems, Phase 2

Water Use Efficiency and 

Management Infrastructure Kevin Miller PCN 96968.3 - Revitalize KSC Water Systems, Phase 4

Water Use Efficiency and 

Management Infrastructure Kevin Miller PCN 98814 - Revitalize KSC Water Systems, Phase 3

Water Use Efficiency and 

Management Infrastructure Kevin Miller Segregation of Potable and Non-Potable (Fire, 

Greywater, Rainwater) Water Systems

Water Use Efficiency and 

Management Infrastructure Kevin Miller Water Softeners at Cooling Towers

Water Use Efficiency and 

Management Infrastructure Kevin Miller Desalinization Plant

Water Use Efficiency and 

Management Infrastructure Kevin Miller Rainwater Harvesting

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Infrastructure Kevin Miller Reuse of Flushed Potable Water

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Accept No Packaging with Styrofoam 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Benchmark Alternatives to Office Trash Cans 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Change Contract Language to Require Recycling of Bentonite/Directional Boring

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Change Contract Language to Require Use of at Least 50% Recycled Content

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Change Contract Language to Require Use of Recyclable Blast Media

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Change the FAR to Allow NASA to Donate to Private Entities

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Create an Area for 5-gal Buckets for Drop Off and Reuse

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Deconstruction Instead of Demolition

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Develop Cross-functional Team with Construction of Facilities to Facilitate Recycling Goals

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Educate the Workforce About Composting 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Eliminate Junk Mail/Educate Personnel How to Opt Out 

of Junk Mail

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Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Ensure all New Facility Construction and Renovations Include Infrastructure for Hand Dryers

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Establish a Team to Review Existing Contractual Language Use Civil Servants to Keep Cost Low 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Exchange Store Will Provide Compostable Bags 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline

Exchange Stores Will No Longer Provide Single Use/

Non-compostable Bags and Implement Deposit 

Program

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Find Recycling Opportunity for Dimensional Lumber 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Fund Study for Creation of a Composting Facility 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Fund Study for Creation of a Material Recycling Facility

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Implement Fees to Contractors for Waste Streams Generated to Encourage Composting

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Investigate Opportunities for Recycling Items Not 

Already Included in GAP

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Investigate Use of 50% Post Consumer Content Fiber in 

All Print Centers in Lieu of Virgin Paper 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Investigate Ways to Open Restroom Doors Without Using Your Hands

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Stop Distribution of Phone Books 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Optimize Opportunities at RRMF

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Only Accept Paperless Packaging

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Partner With Local Communities for Centralized Composting/Community Garden/Landfill/MRF

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Recycle Cloth

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Recycle Paints

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Ensure All Specs in Tact Requirements Are Up to Date

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Study What is Compostable at KSC 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Use Recycled Plastic Lumber Wherever Applicable 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Cindy Wise Daily News Advertisement

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Cindy Wise Diversion Methods for Property Disposal

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Cindy Wise Electronic Disposal Benchmarking

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Sherry Gasaway Electronic Vendor Submissions

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Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Pauletta McGinnis Excess Equipment Donation to Educational Institutions

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Bill Roy Formal Cardboard Reuse Program

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Bill Roy Formal Shipping Supply Reuse Program

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Karen Griffin Hard Copy Requirements Determination

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Brian Kilcommons Hard Drive Shredder

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Bill Roy Increased Composite and Recycled Pallet Use

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Cindy Wise Internal Printing Reduction Program

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Pauletta McGinnis Office Supply Reutilization Program

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics David Banks Paper Reduction Initiatives

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Cathy Remley Transformer Recycling Program

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Become a Test bed for Bioproducts

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Electronic Retail Transactions

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Design Composting Facility 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Design Material Recycling Facility 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Establish Contractual Language Rewriting Team with Procurement

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Establish Tipping Fee to Encourage Recycling/Diversion 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Replace Equipment in Current Print Centers to be Compatible With Post Consumer Content Fiber 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Cathy Remley Chemical Recycling Contract

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Cindy Wise Electronic Record Transfer

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Pauletta McGinnis Electronic Signature Capability

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Pauletta McGinnis Electronic Tagging

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Laura Rochester E-signature Implementation

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Pauletta McGinnis Hard Copy Requirements Determination

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Cathy Remley Increase Chemical Sales Through Disposal Office

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Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Bill Roy Inventory Control Point Pilot Program Initiation

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Bill Roy Inventory Control Point Pilot Program Study

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Bill Roy ISC Database Expansion

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Centralized Area for Office Supplies/Ordering - MRF

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Eliminate Trash Cans in Each Office 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Establish Composting Facility at KSC 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Establish Informational Kiosks to Replace Printed Posters and Other Printed Media

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Establish Material Recycling Facility at KSC 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Implement Paperless Contract Language

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Mandate Use of 50% Post Consumer Content Fiber in All Print Centers in Lieu of Virgin Paper 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Use Air Dryers for Existing Restrooms 

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Use Demolition Debris to Create Artificial Reefs

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Brian Kilcommons Barcode Scanner Procurement

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Brian Kilcommons Barcoding System

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Brian Kilcommons Electronic Inventory System

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Pauletta McGinnis Reduce Incoming Paper

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Patty Snooks Forms Warehouse Elimination

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Logistics Bill Roy Inventory Control Point Program Expansion Study

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Alter Existing Contracts to Incorporate Paperless Changes

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Eliminate All Center Copy Machines/Printers and Develop Consolidated Printing Area

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Provide All Contracts With Electronic Tablets/Portable Electronic Devices

Pollution Prevention and 

Waste Reduction Environmental Frank Kline Create a Waste to Energy Plant 

Sustainable Acquisition Logistics Pauletta McGinnis Reduce Outgoing Paper

Sustainable Acquisition Logistics Alice Smith Acquisition Communication Campaign

Sustainable Acquisition Logistics Alice Smith Bankcard Monitoring Program

Sustainable Acquisition Logistics Brandi Roberts Bankcard Purchasing Procedure Update

Sustainable Acquisition Logistics Mecca Murphy Centralized Requisition Office

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Sustainable Acquisition Logistics Hien Nguyen Environmental Waiver Requirement Update

Sustainable Acquisition Logistics Brandi Roberts Green coding

Sustainable Acquisition Logistics Brandi Roberts Purchasing Resource Guide

Sustainable Acquisition Logistics Hien Nguyen Acquisition Process Requirements Update

Sustainable Acquisition Logistics Katelyn Johnson Green Purchasing Training

Sustainable Acquisition Logistics Laura Rochester Shelf Space Lease for Commonly Used Items and 

Office Supplies

Electronic Stewardship 

and Data Centers Logistics Hien Nguyen Release Strategy Modification

Electronic Stewardship 

and Data Centers Logistics Pauletta McGinnis Electronic Recycling Agreement

Electronic Stewardship 

and Data Centers Logistics Sherry Gasaway Laptop Computer Transition

Electronic Stewardship 

and Data Centers

Information 

Technology Trip Banks Candidate Move Timeframe

Electronic Stewardship 

and Data Centers

Information 

Technology Trip Banks Discovery and Inventory

Electronic Stewardship 

and Data Centers

Information 

Technology Trip Banks Break ground on new Data Center

Electronic Stewardship 

and Data Centers

Information 

Technology Trip Banks Transition and Retire Shuttle Data Center

Electronic Stewardship 

and Data Centers

Information 

Technology Trip Banks Transition and Retire Space Station Data Center

Electronic Stewardship 

and Data Centers

Information 

Technology Trip Banks

All new contracts, vendors and partners will use the 

new Data Center to provide them with Data Center 

Services

Electronic Stewardship 

and Data Centers

Information 

Technology Trip Banks Consolidate the Launch Services Data Center into the new Data Center

Electronic Stewardship 

and Data Centers

Information 

Technology Trip Banks Transition the Kennedy Data Center in the CIF Building into the new Data Center

Electronic Stewardship 

and Data Centers

Information 

Technology Trip Banks

All new contracts, vendors and partners will use the 

new Data Center to provide them with Data Center 

Services

Regional and Local 

Planning Master Planning Trey Carlson

Post additional NOA announcements for KSC assets to 

the commercial sector in order to foster facility leasing 

of KSC property

Regional and Local 

Planning Master Planning Trey Carlson Review the current conditions of select facilities an identify ways to improve their sustainability status

Workforce Satisfaction Master Planning Trey Carlson

Reassess sustainability agenda and identify KSC 

and commercial tenants that are noncompliant with 

sustainability and MP goals

Workforce Satisfaction Workforce 

Satisfaction Lakeesha Flowers

Analyze existing Employee Viewpoint Survey data to 

identify gaps in employees’ satisfaction and determine if 

sustainability initiatives can be implemented to enhance 

satisfaction

Workforce Satisfaction Workforce 

Satisfaction Lakeesha Flowers Create/administer a new annual survey (include items 

that cover other groups)

Workforce Satisfaction Workforce 

Satisfaction Lakeesha Flowers Foster the development of focus groups to promote 

sustainability plan efforts

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Workforce Satisfaction Workforce 

Satisfaction Lakeesha Flowers

Identify other agency’s/organizations who are leaders 

in sustainability and use them as benchmarks for future 

workforce satisfaction initiatives

Workforce Satisfaction Workforce 

Satisfaction Lakeesha Flowers Develop a linkage matrix of sustainability efforts with job satisfaction elements

Workforce Satisfaction Workforce 

Satisfaction Lakeesha Flowers Link to provide feedback on sustainability efforts at KSC 

Workforce Satisfaction Workforce 

Satisfaction Lakeesha Flowers Create computer based training in SATERN (KSC specific)

Workforce Satisfaction Workforce 

Satisfaction Lakeesha Flowers Energy reduction contest (example) facility with largest reduction gets ice cream in lobby

Workforce Satisfaction Workforce 

Satisfaction Lakeesha Flowers

Promote on Center events that promote understanding 

of sustainability and KSC’s efforts (coordinated with 

communication team as well)

Workforce Satisfaction Workforce 

Satisfaction Lakeesha Flowers

Provide guest speakers at events that allow workforce 

to be informed and motivated to participate in 

sustainability efforts

Workforce Satisfaction Workforce 

Satisfaction Lakeesha Flowers

Identify what current sustainability awards and their 

owners in order to recognize any possible addition 

awards

Workforce Satisfaction Workforce 

Satisfaction Lakeesha Flowers

Create a peer to peer award which can be redeemed 

for nominal prize or picture in building kiosk to be 

recognized for participating in sustainability efforts

Workforce Satisfaction Workforce 

Satisfaction Lakeesha Flowers Provide informal sustainability training: lunch and learns, road shows, sustainability day

Workforce Satisfaction Workforce 

Satisfaction Lakeesha Flowers

Establish performance elements, standards, linked 

criteria for different occupational groups that can be 

included into employees performance plans

Other - Communications Workforce 

Satisfaction Lakeesha Flowers

Host an annual survey in order to obtain information 

on how the Center’s workforce views sustainability and 

their satisfaction of KSCs sustainability initiatives

Other - Communications Communications Amber Philman Internal Website

Other - Communications Communications Amber Philman Newsletter

Other - Communications Communications Amber Philman Slogan and Logo

Other - Communications Communications Amber Philman Sustainability Fair

Other - Communications Communications Amber Philman Training Development

Other - Communications Communications Amber Philman External Website

Other - Communications Communications Amber Philman Organizational Contests

Other - Communications Communications Amber Philman Sustainability Video

Other - Communications Communications Amber Philman Training Completion

Other - Natural 

Resources Communications Amber Philman Campaign

Other - Natural 

Resources Environmental John Shaffer Biological Assessment

Other - Natural 

Resources Environmental John Shaffer Environmental Permits

Other - Natural 

Resources Environmental John Shaffer General Engineering

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Resources Environmental John Shaffer NEPA Documentation

Other - Natural 

Resources Environmental John Shaffer Complete Permits

Other - Natural 

Resources Environmental John Shaffer Environmental Assessment

Other - Natural 

Resources Environmental John Shaffer Final BA

Other - Natural 

Resources Environmental John Shaffer Final General Engineering

Other - Natural 

Resources Environmental John Shaffer Shoreline Restoration / Renourishment

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Appendix 5: Acknowledgements

SUSTAINABILITY 

CHAMPION

Kelvin Manning

SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER

Mike Benik

STEERING COMMITTEE

Ben Bryant

Bill Roy

Darrell Foster

Denise Thaller

Dicksy Hansen

Eli Schoen

Frank Kline

George Veaudry

Laura Rochester

Mario Busacca

Miguel Morales

Mike Miller

Tracy Young

FIRST Team

Anthony Harris

Billy McMillan

Brittani Sims

Chris Bershad

Derrick Bailey

Lance Rogers

Raquel Lumpkin

MASTER PLANNING

Chad Moeller

Giselle Altman

Lynne Phillips

Sheryl Chaffee

Stacey Hopper

Trey Carlson

INFRASTRUCTURE

Alfredo Lopez-Estrada 

Amanda Carr

Dan Hull

Dan Smith 

Doug Durham 

Doug Govan

Eli Schoen

Ellen Feeney 

Frank Kline

Gerald Green 

Jason Dehler

Jim Miller

John Davies

John R. Carson 

Justin Gilman 

Justin Junod

Kathleen Andersen 

Keith Britton 

Kevin Miller

Larry Kiel 

Lisa Ruffe 

Marvin Oyola

Nick Rivieccio

Rene Perez

Scott Hintz 

Scott Hunt 

Tom King 

Tom Wilczek

Tony Bologna 

Wayne Martin 

LOGISTICS

Abel Gomes

Alice Smith

Bill Roy

Brandi Roberts

Brian Kilcommons

Bruce Chesson

Cathy Remley

Cindy Wise

David Banks

Frank Kline

Gail Morris

Hien Nguyen

Jan Pirkle

Janet Keith

Jeff Johnson

Joe Tellado

John Lucht

John McFarland 

Karen Griffin

Katelyn Johnson

Kim Finch

Laura Rochester

Linda Adams

Liz Stevey

Mecca Murphy

Nicole Rivera

Patty Snooks

Pauletta McGinnis

Renee Gordie

Rick Wood

Russell Lamar

Scott Hacker 

Sherry Gasaway

Tammie Hines

Xaivian Raymond

ENVIRONMENTAL

Alice Smith

Anjanette Wicks

Barbara Naylor

Carlton Hall

Charlie Venuto

Don Dankert

Frank Kline

Hien Nguyen

Janet Bethay

John Shaffer

Kris Herpich

Mark Mercadante

Pauletta McGinnis

Shawn Fisher

INFORMATION 

TECHNOLOGY

Benjamin Bryant

Bryan ‘Trip’ Banks

Dave Ungar 

Eli Schoen 

Jake Rogers

Jerrami Johnson

Jimmy Fitzgerald 

Jimmy Gonzalez

Scott Estes

Traci Robinson

TEST BED & 

DEMONSTRATION

Anne Caraccio

Dionne Jackson

Frank Kline 

Jared Sass

Kathleen Loftin

Keith Britton 

Mike Omans

Paul Hintze

Tim Griffin

WORKFORCE 

SATISFACTION

Amy O’Brien

Bonni McClure

Dan Menzel

Lakeesha Flowers

Megan Marynec

COMMUNICATIONS

Alice Smith

Amber Philman

Annie Williams

Beth Smith 

Bruce Chesson

Gail Morris 

Gina Parrish 

Jeanne Ryba 

Joette Feeney

Mary MacLaughlin

Mike Omans

Shawn Fisher

The 2012 Kennedy Space Center Sustainability Plan is the culmination of the great efforts of a combined civil servant and 

contractor workforce. Over one hundred employees contributed in the year long process of developing goals, strategies, and 

projects in search of a more sustainable center. It is the responsibility of these dedicated employees to continue to implement the 

strategies and projects included within this plan. Kennedy would like to thank the following employees for the efforts and sacrifices 

made during the 2012 Kennedy Space Center Sustainability Plan development and wish them the best of luck during plan 

implementation.

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

John F. Kennedy Space Center

Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899

www.nasa.gov

SP-2011-08-169-KSC

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