Government

Many agencies are slowing in their goal of using less energy, raising doubts over whether they can cut energy use 30 percent by 2015.

Chris Tremper, an analyst at the Energy Department

Overall, agencies cut energy consumption by 12.3 percent in fiscal 2008, compared to 2003 benchmarks, according to preliminary Energy Department data. Federal law requires agencies to cut their energy use 30 percent by 2015.