GSA Inflation Reduction Act funding one-pager.pdf
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This document is a one-pager summarizing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding for the General Services Administration's (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS). The IRA provides $3.4 billion for GSA, including $2.15 billion for low-embodied carbon materials in construction and renovation projects, $975 million to support emerging and sustainable technologies, and $250 million to convert GSA facilities into High-Performance Green Buildings.
The related federal contract opportunity is a virtual industry day hosted by GSA PBS Region 10 on October 1, 2024. This event is open to Region 10 indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) contract holders and other interested businesses to learn about GSA's IRA programs, low-embodied carbon construction material requirements, environmental product declarations (EPDs), and embodied carbon considerations in the procurement process. GSA is seeking feedback on its IRA low-embodied carbon material requirements, market conditions, and industry trends. Attendees must register by September 24, 2024 to participate.
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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
The Inflation Reduction Act will lower costs for families, reduce the deficit, and combat the climate crisis – marking the most significant legislative step forward to cut carbon pollution in history.
The Inflation Reduction Act provides $3.4 billion for GSA’s Public Buildings Service for:
for low-embodied carbon materials in construction and renovation projects.
for GSA to support emerging and sustainable technologies.
for converting GSA facilities into High-Performance Green
Buildings
Inflation Reduction Act Benefits
● Reducing harmful emissions
● Creating good-paying jobs
● Catalyzing American innovation
● Improving efficiency and reducing long-term costs
What is Embodied Carbon?
Embodied carbon refers to the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the production, use, and disposal of construction materials.
$2.15 billion $975 million $250 million
Buildings are a significant contributor to carbon emissions, with building operation comprising 28% of total annual greenhouse gas emissions, and building materials/construction comprising another 10%.
For more information, please visit https://www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/inflation-reduction-act https://www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/inflation-reduction-act
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