Collectively, state and local government purchase more than $35 billion worth of technology equipment annually*, and has the opportunity to provide leadership in the environmentally sound and cost effective management of electronic assets.
About The State Electronics Challenge (SEC)
The SEC is now open to government entities around the country! Thanks to the support of the Challenge Sponsors we are able to offer this free program nationally.
The SEC is now open to government entities around the country! Thanks to the support of the Challenge Sponsors we are able to offer this free program nationally.
The State Electronics Challenge (SEC) is a voluntary program that encourages state, regional, and local governments, including schools and other public entities, to:
- Purchase greener electronic products.
- Reduce the impacts of electronic products during use.
- Manage obsolete electronics in an environmentally safe way.
The SEC provides resources to help state, local, and regional government and agencies to become leaders and face the new challenges posed by the electronics waste stream.
The SEC is modeled after the very successful Federal Electronics Challenge (FEC), which was created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive.
- Extending the Life of Electronic Equipment PowerPoint
- Introductory Webinars Being Offered
Now that the Challenge is national, a series of introductory Webinars is being offered. Pre-registration is required (lynn@nerc.org). Go to the Webinar page for details.
Join us for a free Webinar on February 17, 2 p.m. EST
This Webinar is an opportunity to learn how to decrease the environmental footprint of your computer equipment through participation in the State Electronics Challenge. The Challenge is a free program that provides support to state, tribal, regional, and local governments for lifecycle stewardship of computer equipment.