Labs for the 21st Century, sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, and the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories.

photo by Warren Gretz courtesy of National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Labs21^® is dedicated to improving the environmental performance of U.S. laboratories.

Cosponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Labs21 offers professionals worldwide the opportunity for information exchange and education.

Laboratories and high performance facilities are targeted because the typical laboratory, for example, uses far more energy and water per square foot than the typical office building. Explore the resources and links on this site to learn more about sustainable laboratories.

As the Labs21 program continues to transition, the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I²SL) has taken on the conference and workshops and both DOE and I²SL host the Labs21 Tool Kit and other resources. Follow the links below to learn more.

Labs21 Annual Conference
Labs21 Tool Kit
Labs21 Workshops

Labs21 Annual Conference

The Labs21 Annual Conference allows laboratory professionals to meet and discuss improving the next generation of sustainable laboratories. The event, the largest of its kind, highlights recent advancements in laboratory efficiency and performance and provides the sustainable laboratory community with a unique forum for information exchange and education. Learn more about the upcoming Labs21 2012 Annual Conference in San Jose, California.

Labs21 Tool Kit

Get access to all of the Labs21 Tools, including:

and more by visiting the I²SL website.

Federal lab affiliates may want to visit the DOE's Federal Energy Management Program website for access to the Tool Kit and other resources.

Labs21 Workshops

Labs21 workshops can provide you with key principles and techniques necessary to help you develop or maintain a sustainable laboratory or high-tech facility. The courses, which cover topics ranging from the architecture of high-performance laboratories to the energy-efficient design process to tips for laboratory users, are taught by seasoned laboratory designers, energy managers, and facilities professionals.

The Labs21 Workshops are cosponsored by I²SL. More information on workshops and the latest workshop schedule can be found on I²SL's Training and Education Web page.

Conference and Workshop Cosponsor

I²SL is the official cosponsor for the Labs21 Annual Conference and trainings. Please visit I²SL's website for the most up-to-date news and information about ways to participate in the high-technology facility community.