Required specifications

Purchasers must include these specifications, unless not possible:

• RCW 19.27A: Energy Related Building Standards established the state’s strong commitment to making public buildings models of energy efficiency, including purchasing products and services that are highly energy-efficient or powered with renewable energy (e.g., solar or wind).
• EO 20-01: State Efficiency and Environmental Performance (SEEP) directs state agencies to “dramatically reduce energy use in state-owned facilities.”
• EO 04-01: Persistent Toxic Chemicals directs the state to make available for purchase and use equipment, supplies, and other products that do not contain persistent and bioaccumulative toxic (PBT) chemicals, unless there is no feasible alternative.
  Accordingly, all electric motors must meet one of these criteria:
  • Have a NEMA Premium Efficiency Designation.
  • Be ENERGY STAR-certified.
  • Meet the state of California’s Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations.
  • Be variable speed.

Preferred specifications

Purchasers should include these specifications, unless not possible:

• Whenever possible, include on your contract and give preference to motors that are also labeled RoHS-compliant, which means they are free of lead and other chemicals of concern.

Laws, rules, and executive orders

These laws, rules, and executive orders must be included in the contract language:

• EO 20-01: State Efficiency and Environmental Performance (SEEP)
• RCW 19.27A: Energy Related Building Standards
• EO 04-01: Persistent Toxic Chemicals

End of life

Surplus goods that still can be used

• Use surplus disposal to get rid of items you no longer need. Keep materials out of landfills and make funds for your agency.

Recycling and disposal

Hazardous waste disposal guidelines and options:

• Department of Ecology: Dispose, recycle, or treat dangerous waste
• Washington Recycles