The requirement to buy energy- and water-efficient products applies to federal purchases made through any procurement pathway (e.g., purchase cards, e-retailers, and solicitations) and to a wide variety of federal projects.

The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) offers the following documents for product procurement to support federal buyers in the purchase of energy- and water-efficient products.

This overview fact sheet is a quick, two-page reference document that includes information about meeting purchasing requirements, writing compliant contracts, and determining if a product is compliant with requirements.

This guide is an in-depth, step-by-step guide for incorporating efficiency requirements into solicitations. It covers a wide range of service and product solicitation types including information technology and electronics, appliances, lighting replacements, building renovation, design/build, operations and maintenance, food services, and laundry services. Each project type includes information on relevant covered product categories, a checklist for writing effective solicitations, and model contract language.