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Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Planning for Buildings

Energy use in buildings represents the single largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the Federal sector. Buildings can contribute to Scope 1 emissions from direct stationary combustion sources; Scope 2 from indirect electricity, heat, or steam purchases; and Scope 3 emissions from transmission and distribution losses. 

Also see Use Renewable Energy in Buildings for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation.

• Step 1
  Assess Agency Size Changes
• Step 2
  Evaluate Emissions Profile
• Step 3
  Evaluate Reduction Strategies
• Step 4
  Estimate Implementation Costs
• Step 5
  Prioritize Strategies

Helpful Data and Tools

See GHG planning data and tools for buildings.

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