Tag: DOD

Federal Facilities Receive $104 Million for Clean Energy Projects

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 18, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Jan 18, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $104 million for energy conservation and clean energy projects at 31 federal facilities, with more funding on the way. The projects align with President Joe Biden’s goal for the federal government to “lead by example” on sustainability. This represents the first of three disbursements from $250 million […]

Federal Contractors Should Expect Climate Disclosure Rules to Become New Norm

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, Guest Contributor Jul 8, 2022 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 8, 2022

A forthcoming proposed rule from the Biden administration will require contractors supplying goods and services to the federal government to disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other climate-related risks. The rule follows similar requirements proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to the disclosure of climate change risks. The proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation […]