[1][2] EO 13514 was replaced by Executive Order 13693, titled Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade,[3] issued by Obama on March 19, 2015.
The Executive Order states that "the Federal Government must lead by example ... increase energy efficiency; measure, report, and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions from direct and indirect activities ... design, construct, maintain, and operate high performance sustainable buildings in sustainable locations; strengthen the vitality and livability of the communities in which Federal facilities are located; and inform Federal employees about and involve them in the achievement of these goals."
Comprehensive Federal agency guidance and implementing instructions can be found on FedCenter.gov,[9] an interagency resource hosted by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Former President George W. Bush expanded the scope of the Federal sustainability agenda and the role of the Federal Environmental Executive through Executive Order 13423,[11] which added sustainable building, renewable energy, environmental management systems, and electronic waste recycling to the agenda.
[14] Originally established by Executive Order 13423 under President George W. Bush, the GreenGov Presidential Leadership Awards recognized exceptional agency and team achievements towards realizing Federal sustainability goals.
Federal sustainability achievements recognized through these awards included net zero building, EV fleets, and species conservation.
[15] Specifically as related to Federal sustainable buildings and achieving net-zero-energy, goals can be summarized as follows: According to a White House report of March 30, 2011:[17] Executive Order 13514 was replaced by Executive Order 13693, titled Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade,[3] issued by Obama on March 19, 2015.