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January 9, 2019
FEMP Announces New Director and Supervisor
FEMP announces new program director and supervisor for the Facility and Fleet Optimization team.
November 16, 2018
Infographic of the FY 2018 DOE ESPC IDIQ achievements.
Federal Agency Use of Energy Savings Performance Contracting Has Banner Year for Private Investment – Agencies Look to Achieve More Res...
Agencies achieved $809 million of energy infrastructure improvements in FY 2018.
November 1, 2018
DOE officials presented a 2018 Federal Energy and Water Management Award to the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island team.
FEMP Presents 2018 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards
The annual awards honor outstanding contributions related to energy and water cost savings and the use of on-site renewable energy and energy storage.
August 20, 2018
Energy Department Brings Energy Training and Peer Event to Cleveland
The U.S. Department of Energy is hosting the Energy Exchange and Better Buildings Summit in Cleveland, Ohio, from August 21-23, 2018.
May 17, 2018
Space Exploration, Powered by Combined Heat and Power
DOE partnered with NASA's Johnson Space Center to launch a new combined heat and power plant to generate 70% of the center's electricity.
March 13, 2018
Energy and Homeland Security Departments Partner to Advance Federal Infrastructure Resilience
Leaders from DOE and DHS signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate to advance federal critical infrastructure resilience.
November 2, 2017
Energy Department Announces Winners of 2017 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards
The Energy Department recognized 27 winners across the federal government with the 2017 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards.
October 3, 2017
A long row of PV panels in the desert.
REopt Lite Tool Now Available
NREL's new REopt Lite web tool (beta version) helps building owners evaluate the economics of grid-connected solar photovoltaics and battery storage.
September 11, 2017
Photo of a field of solar panels and windmills.
FEMP Offers New Course about On-Site Renewable Energy Project Implementation
The Federal Energy Management Program released Renewable Energy On-Site Project Implementation Process, a new accredited, on-demand training course.
June 15, 2017
Photos included in the graphic for FEMP56.
FEMP Offers New eTraining Course on O&M for Optimal PV Performance
The Federal Energy Management Program presents Operations and Maintenance for Optimal Photovoltaic System Performance, a new eTraining core course.
May 22, 2017
Q&A: This is Why Energy Savings Performance Contracts are a "Big Deal"

Energy savings performance contracts are a big deal because they help federal agencies implement energy savings projects at no up-front cost.

April 28, 2017
DOE Awards 21 Contracts to Provide New and Efficient Energy and Water Infrastructure Improvements to Federal Facilities
New energy and water saving contracts to private-sector companies that will help improve the efficiency of federal facilities.
April 18, 2017
Screenshot of the advanced metering tool.
FEMP Releases Advanced Metering Systems Training Series
The training series provides guidance for turning information from metered data into operational, cost-saving best practices. Course instruction de...
April 18, 2017
These hybrid Ford Escape vehicles at Grand Teton National Park were purchased with support from the Clean Cities National Parks Initiative. Photo | NREL
7 National Park Projects Enhanced by Clean Energy

The National Park Service has several energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that enhance the park experience and preserve its historical...

March 29, 2017
Photo of wind turbines.
FEMP Hosts First Thursday Update on Utility Green Tariff Programs
The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will present Utility Green Tariff Programs, a new First Thursday Update webi...
February 28, 2017
Photo of the inside of a courtroom.
FEMP Offers Certificate Series on Advanced Lighting Systems
The Federal Energy Management Program presents Advanced Lighting Systems, a new FEMP Certificate Series.
February 27, 2017
Aerial photo of buildings.
FEMP First Thursday Update Covers Tools Supporting Energy Performance Contracting
The Federal Energy Management Program will present Energy Performance Contracting: Tools for Success, a First Thursday Update webinar.
January 26, 2017
Alcatraz Island is home to one of the nation's largest microgrids. Photo | National Park Service
Welcome to Alcatraz: One of the Largest Microgrids in the United States
Alcatraz Island, located in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, is home to one of the nation's largest microgrids. The island is equipped with a s...
December 19, 2016
External photo of a modern building.
FEMP Offers Training Series on the 2016 Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings
This five-course online Certificate Series provides detailed guidance on the six individual Guiding Principles.
December 8, 2016
Energy Department Accelerates Clean Energy Advancement at Federal Facilities

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $3 million in funding for three projects to speed the adoption of energy efficiency and...

December 7, 2016
Energy Department Announces Winners of 2016 Federal Energy & Water Management Awards

The Energy Department today recognized 30 winners across the federal government with the 2016 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards.

December 5, 2016
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FEMP Offers New Certificate Series on Data Center Energy Efficiency
The Federal Energy Management Program presents new a FEMP Certificate Series on Data Center Energy Efficiency.
November 22, 2016
FEMP Issues AFFECT 2017 Funding Opportunity Announcement

On November 22, 2016, FEMP issued a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) on the EERE Exchange titled Assisting Federal Facilities with Energy...

November 11, 2016
Photo of an electric vehicle charging station.
FEMP First Thursday Seminar Covers Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will present Electric Vehicle Charging for Employee Vehicles and Agency ...
October 5, 2016
DOE Announces $30 Million Investment in Hydrogen and Fuel Cells as Industry Continues Unprecedented Growth Rates

In commemoration  of National Hydrogen Day, aptly chosen for the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008), the Energy Department (DOE) released a new...