In 2015, we explored our future in an urbanized world. By all indications, the future sees population increasing and densifying within urban areas, and growth halting elsewhere. Whether we face a future where technologies increasingly reduce cities’ dependence on the hinterlands for food, water and energy, or whether we face a future where the ecological stress on the hinterlands continues to grow, we are faced with hard choices about th...

EMC, RSA, and Carahsoft are hosting an exclusive briefing for federal agencies to share intelligence and lessons learned. Space is limited, so don’t miss this great opportunity! Since the start of this year, there has been an increase in frequency and sophistication of ransomware attacks. Criminals deploy ransomware everywhere and hold entire organizations hostage on a daily basis. To combat these threats, federal agencies need to think...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will present a new First Thursday Seminar, Federal Thought Leaders Roundtable,from 1:30 to 3:00 pm EST on June 2, 2016. FEMP Director Timothy Unruh will facilitate a round table discussion on cutting edge topics among senior agency officials. Federal energy and environmental leaders will share insights and discuss sustainability goals, policies, and initiatives. Panel...

USGIF is partnering with the American Geographical Society for their annual fall symposium in New York City. Join other thought leaders from academia, industry, government, and the social sector who care about the future geography of our cities. EXPLORING OUR FUTURE IN AN URBANIZED WORLD In 2014, AGS mounted an “Expedition to the Future”, and a topic that prominently recurred through much of the dialog was “urbanization....

AUDIENCE: Federal Acquisition and Technical Professionals, Federal Contractors Get the latest on the requirements for mandatory federal purchasing of biobased products. BioPreferred related Implementing Instructions for the newExecutive Order 13693; Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade Demonstrating Progress in Meeting BioPreferred Requirements It Matters: Recent Report on the Impact of Biobased Products on the U.S. Economy a...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) announces that its e-Training Core Course, Federal On-Site Renewable Power Purchase Agreements, has been revised and updated. This refreshed eTraining course provides Federal energy and facility managers and contracting officers with up-to-date knowledge and best practices for developing an on-site renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) on a Federal site, and inclu...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) presents an updated series of training courses focused on Renewable Energy Technology Applications for federal sites. Renewable energy technologies can help Federal sites meet agency goals and legislative mandates, improve energy security, and reduce environmental impact while efficiently providing electricity, heating, cooling, and other applications. This course wil...

Since 2006, your agency has been working to meet the Guiding Principles. By December 15, 2015 your agency must bring 15% of your building inventory into compliance. The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program has created a series of 1-hour courses to help you meet compliance. Getting Started and Guiding Principle I - Employ Integrated Assessment, Operation, and Management Principles Guiding Principle II - Optimize Energy Perfo...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will present O&M Best Practices for Small Scale PV Systems, a live First Thursday Seminar on December 4, 2014, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. This new First Thursday Seminar will feature a new training format with enhanced features that include hands-on video demos, audience polling and Q&A, and links to additional resources and downloadable documents. The seminar w...

“Geography 2050: Mounting an Expedition to the Future” is the inaugural event in a multi-year strategic dialogue meant to help decision makers and the public alike understand the major trends that will reshape the nation and planet between now and 2050. Geography 2050 is the fall conference of the American Geographical Society. It is hosted by the Earth Institute at Columbia University, with the support of USGIF, and other partners...