[wanabidii] Press Releases: Rocky Mountain Institute Showcases Embassy Managua's

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Rocky Mountain Institute Showcases Embassy Managua's 10/26/2015 12:31 PM EDT Rocky Mountain Institute Showcases Embassy Managua's Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 26, 2015 The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), a world-renowned research organization dedicated to the efficient and restorative use of natural resources, showcased U.S. Embassy Managua’s Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) along with five other federal projects in their most recent report for the General Services Administration (GSA) that focused on innovative ideas and cutting-edge best practices in the federal ESPC industry. ESPCs improve facility performance and reduce greenhouse gas emissions without capital outlays through the use of unique public-private partnerships. By leveraging private investment, ESPC projects create and sustain new technical expertise, manufacturing capacity, and skilled jobs. In addition to safeguarding taxpayer resources, ESPCs protect our environment by reducing dependence on fossil fuels, a key component of addressing climate change. In 2014, working with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), Lockheed Martin completed an ESPC at the U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua. The combined energy efficiency measures including renewable power generation represent an approximate 54% reduction of baseline energy consumption across nine buildings. An additional project phase currently in development would build toward net-zero energy use. This ESPC project is one of five active projects on which OBO is working, in close collaboration with the Department of Energy, to reduce electrical energy costs. The full report is available at: http://www.rmi.org/gsaretrofits OBO’s mission is to provide safe, secure, and functional facilities that represent the U.S. government to the host nation and support our staff in the achievement of U.S. foreign policy objectives. These facilities should represent U.S. values and the best in U.S. architecture, engineering, technology, sustainability, art, culture, and construction execution. For further information, please contact Christine Foushee at FousheeCT@state.gov or (703) 875-4131, or visit www.state.gov/obo. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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