The mission of the Energy and Environment (E&E) Division is to serve USDA by providing policy, guidance, information, and coordination of external reporting for departmental agencies and staff offices in these areas:

• Alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles for USDA fleets
• Energy efficiency and energy and water conservation for USDA facilities
• Green Purchasing including recycled content, biobased, Energy Star and other green products and services for use in USDA programs and operations
• Waste prevention and recycling

The E&E staff works with USDA agency personnel to accomplish the government-wide goals and requirements in each of these areas as established by law, executive orders, and policy.

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