GSA Could Do More To Improve Energy Conservation in New Federal Buildings
PLRD-82-90
Published: Jul 12, 1982. Publicly Released: Jul 12, 1982.
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GAO reviewed the General Services Administration's (GSA) ability to reduce energy consumption in newly designed federal buildings to meet the standards specified in Executive Order 12003.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General Services Administration | The Administrator of General Services should require the Commissioner, Public Buildings Service, to incorporate into the energy conservation guidance provided to A/E firms, the experiences gained on projects constructed after the Norris Cotton Federal Building. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| General Services Administration | The Administrator of General Services should direct the Commissioner, Public Buildings Service, to promptly implement the procedures for the revised policy to improve the quality of designs. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| General Services Administration | The Administrator of General Services should require the Commissioner, Public Buildings Service, to implement the post-occupancy evaluation program with specific attention to energy conservation matters. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| General Services Administration | The Administrator of General Services should require the Commissioner, Public Buildings Service, to establish a standard, with minimum and maximum values, for evaluating energy conservation expertise when selecting A/E firms. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| General Services Administration | The Administrator of General Services should require the Commissioner, Public Buildings Service, to summarize the successes, failures, and problems gained from the Norris Cotton Federal Building into a document, showing how this knowledge can be applied to other new federal buildings, and provide this document to designers of other federal buildings. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| General Services Administration | The Administrator of General Services should require the Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service, to provide the training necessary in the GSA energy conservation requirements and state-of-the-art energy conservation technology for the regional energy design review staff to perform their duties. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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