The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) leverages private sector financing with no up-front capital costs and supports federal projects with technical and procurement expertise.

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ESPC, UESC, and Appropriations Funded Project Development

FEMP offers development services for performance contracts to help agencies implement energy and water efficiency projects. Performance contracts include energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs) and utility energy service contracts (UESCs).

Distributed Energy and Energy Procurement

FEMP provides resources, tools, and assistance that help agencies identify and implement distributed energy projects including on-site renewables, storage, and combined heat and power. FEMP also provides assistance for off-site renewable purchases.

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Project Quality Assurance Services

FEMP quality assurance services help ensure federal agency success in implementing energy and water efficiency projects.

Key Resources

Performance Contracting Requirements Related to the Energy Act of 2020
In July 2022, the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) published preliminary direction to help federal agencies plan to meet new performance contracting requirements relating to the Energy Act of 2020, amended 42 U.S.C. ยง 8253(f)(4).
Climate Smart Buildings Initiative
The Climate Smart Buildings Initiative will leverage public-private partnerships to modernize Federal buildings to better meet agencies' missions, create good-paying jobs, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Create Technical Specifications for On-site Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Customizable template for federal government agencies seeking the construction of one or more on-site solar PV systems.
Cybersecurity Considerations for Performance Contracts
Provides a brief overview of key cybersecurity requirements for agencies, utilities, and subcontractor partners on performance contracts.
Incentives and Load Management
Provides resources for project incentives, demand response programs, and time variable pricing programs.
Evaluating Your Utility Rate Options
Explains utility rate structures to help federal agencies review their electricity rates.
ESCO Selector
Tool produces a notice of opportunity in Word format that is editable as needed.
Site-Specific/Stand-Alone
Templates for ESPC ESA documentation support federal agency contracting officers and other acquisition team members in executing their projects.
eProject Builder
Tool enables agencies and ESCOs to preserve, track, and report information on their energy projects.
Utilities Offering Federal Utility Energy Service Contracts
Maps show utility service territories committed to supporting their federal customers' energy- and water-management goals.
FEMP Assistance Request Portal
Application allows federal agencies to request assistance from the Federal Energy Management Program.
FEMP Case Studies
Database includes case studies highlighting successful federal agency implementation of energy- and water-efficient measures and technologies.

Featured FEMP Course

Energy Performance Contracting: Tools for Success
Introduces cutting-edge, web-based tools and user-friendly software that make matching project financing options with conservation easier.
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