GSA has released a request for information for next-generation building technologies to support its GSA’s Green Proving Ground program for federal buildings; the RFI also applies to the Energy Department’s High Impact Technology Catalyst program for commercial buildings.
“The RFI seeks information from industry on emerging and underutilized technologies that have the potential to improve economic and environmental performance in federal and commercial buildings,” according to the announcement. “Project results are intended to help accelerate deployment of high impact technologies, and to inform public and private sector investment decisions.”
The initial focus is on energy-saving technologies including smart energy analytics; cold climate heat pumps; fans and blowers; chillers, refrigerants, and alternatives to vapor compressor HVAC; and water conservation and reuse.
The GPG program works with third-party evaluators to test new sustainable building technologies in federally owned buildings and recommends suitable uses throughout GSA’s portfolio to help meet sustainability goals. Energy’s HIT Catalyst program performs a similar role for commercial buildings.