VA Green Management News and Highlights

2012

VA 2011 Sustainability and Energy Performance Scorecard Released - Scorecard released and posted publicly for second year. VA committed to making improvements and building on identified successes. (06/15/2012)

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VA Environmental Justice Strategy Available - Final document released February 24, 2012 (02/24/2012)

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VA Green Routine Pilot Kicks-Off in Cleveland - Pilot site participates in push towards implementing increased awareness of green behaviors in a hospital-based environment. (02/21/2012)

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Fayetteville VA Medical Center Goes Green, Saves Money - One of VA's oldest hospitals goes green. Green projects, including a green building certification and the installation of a solar thermal system, help reduce operating costs. (02/21/2012)

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2011 VA Fleet Utilization Analysis Now Available - The VA 2011 Vehicle Allocation Methodology (VAM) study is now available on our website (02/17/2012)

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VA Awards Three Solar Energy Projects - Additional solar photovoltaic projects were awarded at the San Antonio, Little Rock, and Sacramento VA medical centers. Projects are expected to be completed by early 2013. (02/09/2012)

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Togus VA Medical Center Receives "Green" Campus Certification - The VA medical center in Togus, ME achieved an outstanding rating for 21 buildings during its green building certification review. (02/02/2012)

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VA Awards First Solar Project of FY 2012 - North Little Rock VA Medical Center receives contract award for 1.2 megawatt solar photovoltaic project. Once completed, the project is estimated to provide approximately 13% of the facility's annual electricity use. (01/26/2012)

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VA Energy Commodities Procurement Program Achieves Cost Savings - Recent utility contract negotiations will result in approximately $7 million in savings over 3 years. (01/12/2012)

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2011

VA Awards Retro-Commissioning Contract at Perry Point - Retro-commissioning contract awarded at Perry Point. Reviewing building systems at the medical center will help ensure efficient operation, lower utility costs, and extend equipment life. (12/22/2011)

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Maryland VAMC Receives Electric THINK! Cars - First VA facility receives electric cars from the General Service Administration for participation in pilot program. Four additional sites are to receive vehicles in the near future. (12/16/2011)

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VA Draft Environmental Justice Strategy Available for Public Review - Draft document now available for public review and comment. Comments can be emailed and should be submitted by January 21, 2012. (12/09/2011)

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VA Central Office Hosts America Recycles Day Event! - Eco-friendly craft fair encourages VA employees to participate in sustainable practices in their everyday lives. Reduce, reuse, recycle! (11/18/2011)

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VA Opens Eight New E-85 Stations - Eight alternative fueling stations are now operational at VA medical centers nationwide. Additional locations for alternative fueling stations are currently under construction. (11/10/2011)

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VA Launches Innovative Energy Services Contract in VISN 21 - Agreement signed that will initiate energy conservation projects/upgrades in VA medical centers and outpatient clinics within VISN 21. (11/02/2011)

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Solar Project Awarded at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery - A 168 kW solar photovoltaic system is to be installed at the San Diego cemetery by summer 2012. (10/04/2011)

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VA Environmental Justice Strategy - VA is drafting its' Environmental Justice Strategy for public reviw and comment by the end of 2011. (09/28/2011)

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VA to Install Energy Systems at Three VAMCs - Cogeneration energy systems to be installed at the Ann Arbor, Houston, and Tomah VA Medical Centers by 2013. (09/27/2011)

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VA Honored With 4 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards in 2011 - VA's greening efforts were well represented, receiving 1 individual and 3 project team awards for significant contributions to the efficient use of energy and water resources within the Federal Government. (09/22/2011)

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VA Facility Receives Bronze Award for Electronics Reuse and Recycling - Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, in Iron Mountain, MI, receives a third Federal Electronics Challenge (FEC) Bronze Award for their activities in end-of-life electronics (09/22/2011)

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VA to Install Energy System at Dallas VAMC - $22.8M contract awarded to install cogeneration energy system at the Dallas VA Medical Center. Upon completion, project is estimated to product 78% of the facility's annual electricity use. (09/20/2011)

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VA Awards Solar Projects at the Cheyenne and Grand Junction VA Medical Centers - Two design/install solar photovoltaic systems were awarded to service disabled veteran-owned small business. Projects scheduled for completion by end of 2012. (09/20/2011)

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Four Additional VA Medical Centers to Receive Alternative Fueling Stations - Approximately $1.5M awarded to build four additional fueling stations to be completed by summer 2012. (09/12/2011)

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VA Awards More Alternative Fueling Station Projects - VA awards seven additional fueling stations, several to service-disabled Veteran-owned small business. Completion scheduled for summer 2012. (07/26/2011)

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Martinsburg's E-85 Station is Operational - Martinsburg VA Medical Center in West Virginia celebrates opening of new E-85 station. (07/19/2011)

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VA Awards Five Alternative Fueling Station Projects - Five additional alternative fueling station projects are awarded, scheduled for completion in summer 2012. (07/12/2011)

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VA Awards $56M in Solar Projects - VA awards design/install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at five VA medical centers: Oklahoma City, OK; Temple, TX; Amarillo, TX; Loma Linda and West Los Angeles, CA. (07/05/2011)

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VA Secretary Signs Climate Change Adaptation Policy - VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki signed the Agency's Climate Change Adaptation Policy committing the Department to addressing the impacts of climate change on its operations and assets, and, most importantly, on America's Veterans. (07/05/2011)

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Bi-Annual Management Scorecard Submitted - Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sustainability/energy scorecard submitted reporting VA's performance in the areas of energy, environment, and transportation management. (06/30/2011)

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VA Awards Alternative Fueling Station in Wyoming - VA awards construction contract to a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business for an alternative fueling station to be built at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center. (06/20/2011)

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VA to Participate in GSA Electric Vehicle Pilot Program - VA selected to participate in the General Services Administration's (GSA) Plug-in Electric Vehicle Pilot Program. (05/23/2011)

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VA Awards Solar Upgrade at Tucson - 1.4 megawatt solar photovoltaic upgrade awarded at the Southern Arizona Healthcare System. (05/23/2011)

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VA Begins Energy Audit of VISN 22 Facilities - Facilities to undergo review for potential energy upgrades and improvements ensuring efficient care be provided to our Veterans and their families. (05/19/2011)

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2011 GreenGov Presidential Awards Open for Nominations - 2011 GreenGov award nominations are now being accepted! (05/19/2011)

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VA Awards Three Alternative Fueling Station Projects - Construction of alternative fueling stations in Fayetteville, AR; Muskogee, OK, and Walla Walla, WA scheduled to be completed in summer of 2012. (05/09/2011)

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2011 VA Sustainability Achievement Award Winners Announced - VA is proud to announce the winners of the 2011 VA Sustainability Achievement Awards to seven facilities. (05/03/2011)

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2011 VA Green Routine Award Winners Announced - VA selects four facilities to recognize for their achievements in encouraging green behaviors at work. (05/03/2011)

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