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A bottom-up approach to greening government: Green Gov Challenge

On Monday, October 5th, 2009, President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order on Federal Sustainability – and in doing so, committed the Federal government to lead by example, practice what we preach and help build a clean energy economy through how we operate.

To harness the collective wisdom of the more than 1.8 million civilian employees and our men and women in uniform, we held the GreenGov Challenge, an online participatory way for Federal employees to suggest clean energy ideas and vote on others.

On Thursday, November 5, some of the top ideas were presented to the Steering Committee on Federal Sustainability – a group comprised of a senior official from each agency who is responsible for delivering among other things, each agency’s sustainability plan. That meeting was streamed live on this page and at WH.gov/live.  The submitted ideas can be viewed at WH.gov/greengov/ideas.

The GreenGov challenge has concluded.
 
GREEN NEWS

THU, NOVEMBER 5, 3:30 PM EST

Streaming at 3:30pm EST: Your GreenGov Ideas

Posted by Cammie Croft

Today, the Steering Committee on Federal Sustainability will hear about some of the top ideas submitted during the the GreenGov Challenge. Tune in to learn how we’re taking this bottom-up approach to greening government to the next level.


WED, NOVEMBER 4, 3:29 PM EST

Turning your GreenGov Ideas into Action

Posted by Cammie Croft

Even though voting has ended, the GreenGov Challenge isn’t over. Learn how we're taking this bottom-up approach to greening government to the next level.


TUE, OCTOBER 27, 3:44 PM EST

Only A Few Days Left

Posted by Administrator Lisa P. Jackson

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson has a special message about the GreenGov Challenge for all federal and military personnel across government. Take a look.


MON, OCTOBER 26, 11:57 AM EST

Good ideas from good people; GreenGov Challenge rounds final turn with nearly 6,000 sustainability s

Posted by Secretary Ray LaHood

Department of Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, encourages federal and military personnel to visit WH.gov/GreenGov and submit clean energy ideas before the GreenGov Challenge comes to a close this Saturday, October 31st.


FRI, OCTOBER 23, 1:00 PM EST

DHS Supports the GreenGov Challenge

Posted by Secretary Janet Napolitano

The GreenGov Challenge just got its 2,000th idea! Secretary Janet Napolitano tells us what the Department of Homeland Security is doing to help support the program and green our government.

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– S. A. Shira, Washington, DC
View the Ideas

The GreenGov challenge has concluded, but you can still visit WH.gov/greengov/ideas to see ideas submitted in the following categories:

  • Reducing Carbon Emissions
  • Conserving Energy
  • Conserving Water
  • Eliminating Waste
  • Sustainable Products and Purchasing
  • Sustainable Buildings
 

For more information, visit WH.gov/CEQ

 
 
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