The guide, part of EPA's Local Government Climate and Energy Strategy Series, describes the energy, environmental, economic, and other benefits of energy-efficient product procurement; energy-efficient product procurement measures; key participants and their roles; the policy mechanisms that local governments have used to support energy-efficient product procurement programs; implementation strategies for effective programs; costs and funding opportunities; federal, state, and other programs that provide resources to help local governments plan and implement energy-efficient product procurement; and two case studies of comprehensive local government programs for energy-efficient product procurement.

• Energy-Efficient Product Procurement (PDF)(40 pp, 4 MB)