Under the MOU, GSA and EPE will develop a roadmap for federal agencies in that region to buy more CFE. Transitioning to 100% CFE will advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s federal sustainability goals, catalyze America’s clean energy industries and jobs, and build healthier communities.
With more than 300,000 buildings and 600,000 vehicles, the U.S. Government is the nation’s largest energy consumer. In December 2021, President Biden issued the Federal Sustainability Plan, which directed the government to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 by transitioning to zero-emission vehicles, energy efficient buildings, and carbon pollution-free electricity.
In particular, the plan directs the government to transition to 100% CFE by 2030, at least half of which will be locally supplied clean energy to meet 24/7 hourly-matched demand. Including this agreement, over the past three years, the U.S. Government has signed agreements to provide federal facilities in 18 states with 100% CFE by 2030, which will increase the U.S. Government’s reliance on clean energy from 38% to 48% en route to 100% by 2030.
As one of the primary agencies that procure electricity for the federal government, GSA will continue to engage with EPE and other utilities to explore further CFE solutions.