December 8–10, 2026
Virtual
Cap off your fall learning with a series of engaging online trainings hosted by Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) staff and subject matter experts. These sessions provide essential workforce development opportunities for federal energy and water managers and the broader energy management community.
Call for Speakers
Have a training topic, case study, or tool the federal energy and water management community should know about? FEMP is accepting presentation/speaker proposals for this event through September 9, 2026. Applicants must provide basic information, including a speaker bio, a short description of planned content, 1-2 learning objectives, and draft quiz questions for session accreditation. Applicants will be notified in late September 2026 if their proposal has been accepted.
Schedule
Day 1 – Tuesday, December 8
| Track 1: Energy Management Basics | Track 2: Federal Leadership Perspectives | Track 3: Reliable and Secure Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Systems 101 (Lighting, HVAC, Water Heating, etc.) | Federal Progress Towards Goals | Critical Minerals and Supply Chain Security |
| Energy Management Systems 101 | Leadership Panel | Data Centers, Facility Power Availability, and Master Planning |
| Metering 101 | To Be Announced | Advanced Baseload Power |
Day 2 – Wednesday, December 9
| Track 1: Artificial Intelligence & Facility Management | Track 2: Resilience Requirements | Track 3: Effective Energy and Water Program Management |
|---|---|---|
| Using AI for Energy Management | Evaluating and Re-evaluating Resilience Requirements | Building Effective Facility Teams |
| Federally Owned and Operated AI Data Centers | Right-Sizing On-Site Fuel & Water Storage | Doing More with Less |
| Private Data Center, Federal Land | Water Reliability | Energy Management Programs |
Day 3 – Thursday, December 10
| Track 1: Grid Outage Resilience & Onsite Flexibility | Track 2: Managing Existing Assets | Track 3: Performance Contracting |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Peak Load Shaving Strategies & Controls | Fleet Management | To Be Announced |
| On-Site Energy Storage | Low and No-Cost Operational Improvements | Addressing Common Performance Contracting Questions |
| Dispatchable Fossil Fuels | Managing Cyber Risk for Connected Facility Management Systems | Utility Partnership Models |
Session Descriptions
Tuesday, December 8
Track 1: Energy Management Basics
Energy Systems 101
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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For newcomers to federal energy and water management, developing a foundational understanding of building energy systems is essential. This session will delve into the very basics of major systems such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and systems, lighting, or water-heating technologies commonly found at federal facilities. Participants will learn key industry terminology, core system components, and basic performance and operational concepts that support effective project planning and communication. This session is well suited for engineers and technicians new to the field, as well as non‑engineering professionals who support energy system projects, including contracting officers (COs), project managers (PMs), and finance personnel.
Energy Management Systems 101
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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This foundational session will provide an overview of energy management systems, which have the potential to provide substantial cost savings and enhance existing processes via data-driven operational improvements. Speakers will introduce and compare common systems such as energy management information systems (EMIS) and building automation systems (BAS) as well as how these systems can help identify faults.
Metering 101
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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Federal agencies are required to install metering and advanced metering devices for energy and water in federal buildings. Intended for professionals new to building measurement, this session will provide an overview of building metering approaches, including technologies, techniques, and program management.
Track 2: Federal Leadership Perspectives
Federal Progress Towards Goals
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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Federal agencies are required to report on annual progress made toward efficiency mandates under the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (NECPA). This session will provide a high‑level overview of federal progress toward meeting goals aligned with mission priorities across agencies. Speakers will highlight key trends, milestones, and lessons learned, offering context on where the federal community is succeeding, where challenges remain, and how efforts align with evolving policy.
Agency Leadership Panels
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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This session will offer attendees an opportunity to hear the latest from agency energy leadership on programs and priorities. More details to come soon!
Track 3: Reliable and Secure Energy
Critical Minerals and Supply Chain Security
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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Agencies are increasingly working to reduce reliance on foreign nations (particularly adversarial) for critical minerals that underpin our energy and industrial base. This session will include presentations on how agencies and the private sector are advancing America’s critical mineral supply chains and accelerating next-generation energy technologies to strengthen energy security.
Data Centers, Facility Power Availability, and Master Planning
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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The rapid expansion of AI and cloud-based technologies is driving a surge in commercial data center development and placing new and significant demands on the U.S. electrical grid. This session will explore how these trends are affecting power availability for federal facilities and what energy and water managers need to consider when planning for future resilience and mission continuity. Attendees will learn how to assess local grid capacity, anticipate competition for electricity supply, and incorporate energy availability into long-term facility master planning.
Advanced Baseload Power
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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What is baseload power and what role does it play in grid reliability and energy security? In this session, attendees will explore how nuclear and geothermal technologies are evolving to meet these needs. Speakers will highlight how these technologies may impact federal facilities.
Wednesday, December 9
Track 1: Artificial Intelligence & Facility Management
Using AI for Energy Management
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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Artificial intelligence offers opportunities to enhance energy and water management in federal facilities by building on existing systems. This session will highlight AI solutions currently being piloted or commercially deployed that may be applied to federal facilities to help meet statutory energy and water goals.
Federally Owned and Operated AI Data Centers
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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The energy and water demands of federally owned and operated data centers are growing rapidly, particularly as AI computing expands and tolerance for operational disruption remains extremely low. This session will review the technologies and operational practices for data centers that can help reduce costs and enhance reliability for mission assurance.
Private Data Center, Federal Land
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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This session will examine emerging federal efforts to leverage federal lands for hosting commercial data centers. It will explore the unique challenges these projects pose related to infrastructure scalability, security, feasibility, and replicability.
Track 2: Resilience Requirements
Evaluating and Re-Evaluating Resilience Requirements
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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From cyberattacks to supply chain disruptions, as threats to federal infrastructure evolve, resilience planning must be regularly reassessed. This session will guide facility and site-level personnel through the process of evaluating and updating resilience requirements in light of changing operational, environmental, and national security conditions.
Right-Sizing On-Site Fuel & Water Storage
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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There is no one-size-fits-all approach that determines the “right” amount of on-site fuel and water in case of a prolonged utility outage. This session will discuss how site needs and agency direction drive resource storage needs as well as tradeoffs between planning, costs, maintenance, and anticipated hazards.
Water Reliability
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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Assured access to water is crucial for operational success of federal facilities. In combination with monitoring and leak detection of water infrastructure, water reliability is an important factor for efficient and cost-effective water resource management. In this session, speakers will discuss how technologies and management approaches can be scaled or adapted for smaller facilities with constrained resources.
Track 3: Effective Energy and Water Program Management
Building Effective Facility Teams
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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This session will cover best practices for building effective energy management teams, securing leadership buy‑in, and sustaining progress amid constrained hiring environments. The session will also address the skills and organizational capabilities needed within a successful energy management team, including new considerations such as artificial intelligence and advanced data tools.
Doing More with Less
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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This session will explore how federal facility managers can meet statutory requirements and agency priorities while operating with reduced staffing levels and unchanged responsibilities. Speakers will share practical strategies that may help facility managers deal with this disparity. This session will include success stories of implementing “doing more with less” solutions at scale.
Energy Management Programs
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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A successful energy management program doesn’t need to be built from scratch. Leveraging formal energy management programs such as ISO 50001 or Strategic Energy Management (SEM) can set up a site for success. This session will highlight experiences from facilities that have implemented such programs that could be applied at your federal facilities.
Thursday, December 10
Track 1: Grid Outage Resilience & Onsite Flexibility
Advanced Peak Load Shaving Strategies & Controls
Thursday, December 10, 2026
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Peak load pricing can be the most expensive component of your utility bill. Reducing consumption during peak demand can result in significant savings. This session will explore advanced approaches to peak load shaving and demand flexibility that support grid resilience while maintaining key operations.
On-Site Energy Storage
Thursday, December 10, 2026
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This session will explore enabling energy security and operational resilience for facilities and installations through on-site energy storage. Speakers will discuss how facilities select appropriate storage solutions based on load profiles, required backup duration, and mission priorities, while comparing the maturity of commercially available systems with promising pilot technologies.
Dispatchable Fossil Fuels
Thursday, December 10, 2026
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As energy systems evolve, dispatchable fossil fuel resources continue to play a critical role in ensuring reliability, resilience, and mission continuity at federal facilities. This session will examine how technologies such as natural gas, diesel, coal, and hybrid fossil‑based systems are being used to provide dependable, on‑demand power to support critical operations. Speakers will discuss alignment with agency priorities and the evolving role of dispatchable fossil fuels within the current energy landscape.
Track 2: Managing Existing Assets
Fleet Management
Thursday, December 10, 2026
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Maintenance and long-term planning for federal fleets require careful balancing of costs and performance. This session will explore how agencies are adapting their fleet management programs to account for evolving mission needs, policy requirements, and technological advances.
Low and No-Cost Operational Improvements
Thursday, December 10, 2026
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In time of limited budgets for infrastructure projects, managing your existing assets more effectively can result in significant savings. This session will highlight approaches to identify and implement low- and no-cost operational improvements for building energy and water systems and assets.
Managing Cyber Risk for Connected Facility Management Systems
Thursday, December 10, 2026
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Managing cyber risk in federal facilities is essential for national security; operational technology that is connected to facility networks and the cloud often provide significant performance enhancements but can open new attack surfaces that must be addressed. This session will examine how updates to cybersecurity requirements may impact federal facilities.
Track 3: Performance Contracting
Addressing Common Performance Contracting Questions
Thursday, December 10, 2026
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This session will address common challenges federal sites encounter when using performance contracting to implement energy and water projects. It will provide an overview of key performance contracting vehicles and related procurement mechanisms available to federal agencies. Best practices for selecting appropriate contracting pathways, bundling identified energy and water conservation measures, and accelerating the development and execution of performance contracts will also be shared.
Utility Partnership Models
Thursday, December 10, 2026
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Successful execution of utility partnerships can unlock savings, resilience, and smarter infrastructure. This training session will highlight best practices for working with utilities to better understand authorities, rates, incentives, and program offerings. Participants will explore different utility partnership models, including their benefits and challenges, and learn strategies to improve affordability by reducing electricity, natural gas, and water costs.