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The Sustainable Federal Operations Group (SFOG) brings together expertise in technology, development, and deployment to support the public sector in achieving energy, environmental, and sustainability goals.

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Institutional Change
Public sector institutions around the world are in the midst of a sea change in how they do business, moving toward incorporating environmental sustainability. Making that change requires a fundamental shift in policies, management roles, and business processes and systems. How can institutions most effectively make that change?

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Alternative Financing
The SFOG finance team has been engaged in the creation and implementation of Federal energy efficiency third-party financing vehicles – ESPC, UESC and PPA – since their inception. From the mid-1990s to the present, LBNL has assisted federal agencies with over 300 million dollars in projects.

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Sustainable Operations
LBNL supports the sustainable operations of public sector facilities by conducting technical analysis and providing policy recommendations. Our current research focuses on sustainable acquisition. How can institutions develop policies, procedures, and systems to acquire products with desirable environmental attributes?

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Program Evaluation
LBNL provides technical advice regarding the integration of evaluation with operational practices. Activities include scope of work evaluation, determining need for and timing of evaluation activities, and identifying coordination issues relevant to our client’s evaluation portfolios.

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