EPA GreenCheck
EPA established the GreenCheck process to track compliance with federal facility sustainability requirements, including:
- Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA)
- Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings
- Energy Policy Act of 2005
The basis of the process is the GreenCheck form, which consolidates federal sustainability requirements and Agency goals into a user-friendly checklist that covers:
- Sustainable sites
- Energy consumption and renewable energy use
- Water consumption
- Indoor environmental quality
- Sustainable materials and waste management
- Facility resiliency
EPA uses the GreenCheck process to evaluate the following types of projects at EPA-owned facilities:
- New construction
- Additions
- Renovations
- Alterations
- Repairs
Each project is evaluated at project inception, and the GreenCheck form is updated as necessary during project planning, design and construction. The GreenCheck form remains a living document that is revised when new regulations or policies are issued. GreenCheck serves as a reminder to all EPA architecture, engineering and real estate professionals to keep sustainability at the forefront throughout the project life cycle.