Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Directive 0055
Washington, DC 20420
Transmittal Sheet
July 28, 2003
VA ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM
1. REASON FOR ISSUE: This directive establishes Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
policies and assigns responsibilities for a comprehensive Department-wide energy
conservation program. The objective is to establish requirements and responsibilities for
managing and implementing the program.
2. SUMMARY OF CONTENTS/MAJOR CHANGES: This directive sets forth policies and
responsibilities for implementation of VA's energy conservation program, which complies with
the goals of Executive orders, and federal mandates for energy efficiency and conservation.
The directive contains:
a. Identification of requirements applicable to VA capital programs including major
construction, minor construction, non-recurring maintenance, enhanced-use leases, energy
savings performance contracts, and utility energy savings contracts.
b. Policy statements regarding energy goals and requirements; commodity acquisition;
energy investments; reporting; and management tools for implementation of VA's energy
conservation program.
3. RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: The Office of Management (004) is responsible for the contents
of this directive.
4. RELATED HANDBOOK: VA Handbook 0055, Procedures for the VA Energy Conservation
Program.
5. RESCISSIONS: None.
CERTIFIED BY:
BY DIRECTION OF THE SECRETARY
OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
/s/
/s/
Edward F. Meagher
William H. Campbell
Acting Assistant Secretary for
Assistant Secretary for Management
Information and Technology
Distribution: RPC: 0735, 0005
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