green: Leading by Example

As a resource consumer and employer of over 34,000 people, the District of Columbia government has the opportunity to make a substantial difference in improving our environment, both locally and globally. Through the Mayor's Green Team and individual agency efforts, the District is taking action on reducing and reshaping its consumption and incorporating sustainable practices into its operations.

Facts:

The District government owns 127 facilities and leases an additional 79.

The District government is currently undergoing energy audits of all its facilities, in order to identify opportunities for greater efficiency.

Green roofs were recently installed at District facilities at Judiciary Square and the Reeves Center.
The District plants over 4,000 street trees each planting season.

Leading by Example Resources:

Take Action at Work: An EPA guide to how to help the environment within an office setting.

Department of Public Works Fleet Management Administration: Learn about how the District is incorporating Alternative Fuel Vehicles into its municipal fleet.

Energy Efficiency in District Facilities: The Office of Property Management's Facilities Management Division has information on measures that OPM is taking to conserve energy and lower District government utility costs.
District's Energy Conservation Guide*: A guide by the Office of Property Management to sustainable measures that can be taken within District facilities.

* This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF). A PDF reader is required for viewing.
Download a PDF Reader or Learn More About PDFs.