Energy efficiency in U.S. Forest Service facilities
Subtitle: a multiregion review
By: Rachelle S. Meyer, David L Nicholls, Trista M. Patterson, and Rachel E. White
Contributors: Pacific Northwest Research Station (Portland, Or.)
Series: General technical report PNW -- GTR-886; General technical report PNW -- 886.
Publisher: United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Portland, OR
Language: eng
Number of pages: 28
Subjects: Buildings; Public buildings; Energy consumption; Energy conservation; United States. Forest Service; United States
Description: We reviewed energy efficiency measures in facilities across the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, examining opportunities and obstacles, and identifying factors for project success. The adoption of energy efficiency measures at Forest Service sites was seen to be most likely when decision control was local to the site and when budget timing and structures were familiar to decisionmakers and planned for in advance. The role of information diffusion is an important factor in both the planning and demonstration phases of energy efficient projects. The findings presented can help other Forest Service units and other governmental agencies reach the ambitious energy reduction goals stated in Executive Orders 13423 and 13514. Higher returns on investment and more informed decisionmaking can be supported by better data documentation (pre- and post-investment) and research into life-cycle analyses of project benefits. Much of the work summarized in this paper addresses minor purchasing decisions and energy saving equipment; however, future developments will likely include larger-scale projects, including new construction of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified buildings and new renewable energy projects. Resources to aid Forest Service personnel in making energy use decisions are summarized.
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