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Common Sources of Federal Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Figure 1.3. Common Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Federal Facilities as Called Out by Executive Order 13514.

When that same building is moved to a location that is accessible via public transportation, bicycling, or walking, its total emissions decrease. The emissions from transportation are much less, and the relative amount from the building systems increases.

When the building is designed and maintained as a green building with improved energy and water performance, the total emissions fall to 3,233 T, or 4.6 T per person. This example demonstrates the important link between buildings and land use and the need to address both to achieve meaningful reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

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