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Who Will Reap From FLEEEP? Using Executive Order 13514 for Comparative Business Advantage

President Obama issued an Executive Order 13514 on October 5, 2009, requiring each federal agency to measure, report, and set goals for reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of not only the agencies, but also their federal contractors. This presentation analyzes progress in implementation of the Order, essential elements for the Order’s success, the potential impact on contractors and how they can use their sustainability to advantage in winning federal contracts.

Who Will Reap From FLEEEP?

Oct.5,2009, President Obama issued an Executive Order on “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance” (“FLEEEP”) that creates a bold policy on sustainability for federal agencies. If fully implemented, it will likely not only“green” the Federal supply chain, but also shake up the federal agencies’ $500 billion market for goods and services. How can “green” businesses gain an early advantage under FLEEEP and win business away from incumbent contractors?

Appliance Manufacturers: Pay Attention to Smart Grid

While home appliance manufacturers have had to create very sophisticated control algorithms to achieve unprecedented energy efficiency, at least the manufacturers retained exclusive control over their algorithms. Yet under “Smart Grid”, electric utilities and home network systems want to manage thesupply and timing of power to these appliances, in effect controlling the on/off button remotely. This could jeopardize appliance performance and cause consumers to blame the appliance manufacturer, especially for “Grid Friendly” appliances. Appliance manufacturers should be a major player at the Smart Grid policy table.

Publications

Waller, Douglas, C., James T. Bruce, and Douglas Cook. “SDI: Progress and Challenges.” U.S. Congress, staff report submitted to senators William Proxmire, J. Bennett Johnston, and Lawton Chiles. Washington, D.C.: March 17, 1986. Typescript.

Waller, Douglas C., James T. Bruce, and Douglas Cook. “SDI: Progress and Challenges, Part II.” U.S. Congress, staff report submitted to senators William Proxmire, J. Bennett Johnston, and Lawton Chiles. Washington, D.C.: March 19, 1987.

Waller, Douglas C., James T. Bruce, and Douglas Cook. The Strategic Defense Initiative, Progress and Challenges: A Guide to Issues and References. Claremont, Calif.: Regina Books, 1987.