FEMP provides documents, templates, and guidance for measurement and verification (M&V) planning for DOE IDIQ ESPCs.
Federal Energy Management Program
July 18, 2025
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FEMP provides documents, templates, and guidance for measurement and verification (M&V) planning for Department of Energy (DOE) indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs).
Generation 4 M&V Plan Documents
M&V Guidelines: Measurement and Verification for Performance-Based Contracts Version 5.0
The Gen4 contract M&V planning relies upon the latest version of FEMP’s guidelines.
Generation 3 M&V Plan Documents
DOE ESPC Gen3 IDIQ (2017) Measurement and Verification Plan and Savings Calculation Methods Outline (IDIQ Attachment J-8)
Required format
Generation 2 M&V Plan Documents
DOE ESPC Gen2 IDIQ (2008) Example Measurement and Verification Plan for an ESPC Project
Sample contract document
DOE ESPC Gen2 IDIQ (2008) Measurement and Verification Plan and Savings Calculations Methods Outline (IDIQ Attachment J-8)
Required format
Reviewing Measurement and Verification Plans for Federal ESPC Projects
Process and guidance