Utility Open Houses for Federal Customers

The Utility Open Houses for Federal Customers initiative serves as a platform for facilitating connections and informed discussions between federal agencies and utility providers, as well as raising awareness and educating federal agencies about utility programs to advance key federal energy objectives. By working with utilities, federal agencies can access cost-effective energy solutions, optimize operations, and strengthen energy infrastructure. These partnerships help agencies navigate the evolving energy landscape while maximizing savings and operational reliability.

What Are Utility Open Houses?

Utility Open Houses are events co-hosted by the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) and utilities that provide federal agencies with insights into utility offerings and incentive programs, focusing on key pathways to achieving federal energy goals, including:

  • Lowering Energy Costs Through Utility Programs—Learn how to take advantage of programs designed to reduce costs and optimize energy consumption, including demand response, time-variable pricing, energy incentives, and technology rebates.
     
  • Optimizing Energy Procurement and Utility Rates—Evaluate utility rate options and tariff structures to identify cost savings opportunities and explore off-site energy procurement options that can improve energy reliability and price stability.
     
  • Improving Energy Efficiency With Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESC)—Discover how UESC programs enable agencies to finance and implement energy conservation measures that drive long-term operational savings.
     
  • Enhancing Resilience—Explore programs designed to enhance energy security, harden infrastructure, and ensure continuity of operations.
     
  • Streamlining Utility Procurement With GSA Areawide Contract (AWC) Services—Understand how AWCs simplify access to energy management services, UESCs, and other utility programs.
     

Upcoming Open Houses

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Goals of the Initiative: Shaping the Future Together

The goals outlined below aim to drive innovation in the federal and utility sector, pushing boundaries and setting new standards for federal-utility collaboration.

For agencies:

  • Learn about programs available now and sign up.
  • Connect with utility account representatives and subject matter experts to schedule follow-up discussions or initiate a project.

For utilities:

  • Gain insight into the unique needs and challenges faced by federal agencies.
  • Showcase innovative utility solutions and increase federal participation in incentive programs.

For everyone:

  • Participate in a two-way exchange of insights, expertise, and best practices.
  • Actively engage in co-creating projects aligning with the goals of both federal agencies and utility partners.
     

Past Open House Events

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Contact Us

For more information about our Utility Open Houses and partnership opportunities, please submit an inquiry through the FEMP Assistance Request Portal.
 

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