Energy Management at Federal Facilities

FEMP helps Federal agencies find innovative solutions to their most difficult energy challenges and address their full range of energy management responsibilities. This is accomplished through project transaction services, applied technology services, and decision support services.

Project Transaction Services

Implementing energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation projects requires significant funding. FEMP supports Federal agencies through:

Financing Assistance for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects

Significant Federal energy and water efficiency improvements have been acquired through alternative financing options coordinated through FEMP. These alternative financing tools include:

With assistance from FEMP, the Federal Government's commitment to improving agency energy efficiency has accelerated and grown in recent years. ESPCs under development are now in excess of $1 billion dollars for the first time in the program's history. The current value of the project pipeline is over three times the size that it was in February 2007, and continues to grow.

Applied Technology Services

Planning and implementing advanced technologies requires expertise. FEMP lends considerable research and market experience to help Federal agencies deploy technology projects, including:

High-Performance Building Design, Operation, and Maintenance

FEMP helps Federal agencies create and implement sustainable design, operation, and maintenance practices that incorporate energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation technologies. These practices span new construction, renovation, and commissioning projects. The results lead to numerous benefits such as increased productivity, improved health and well-being of building occupants, reduced impact on natural ecosystems, and lower costs for utilities, operations and maintenance.

FEMP services in this area include energy audits, operations and maintenance assessments, laboratory design protocols, new technology reports, advanced metering, and guidance for purchasing energy-efficient products and renewable energy technologies.

One program example is FEMP's Laboratories for the 21st Century (Labs21) partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which reduces Federal laboratory energy use by $18 million annually. Another is the first-ever White House Memorandum of Understanding on Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings and the issuance of the Guiding Principles of Sustainable Design.

Renewable Energy Technology Deployment

Renewable energy from solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal sources can offset Federal energy consumption for heating, cooling, and electricity. FEMP assists Federal agencies in developing and implementing these clean, secure energy resources to meet energy management regulations and goals.

By using renewable energy resources, Federal agencies can meet energy management regulations, help conserve natural resources, and increase the nation's energy independence and security. Each provides naturally occurring, renewable energy sources at or near the Federal facilities where the energy is used.

Energy-Efficient Product Procurement

The Federal Government can reduce energy consumption and achieve enormous cost savings by purchasing energy efficient products. FEMP provides energy efficiency requirements, guidance, and cost calculators that help Federal agencies offset energy consumption costs through energy-efficient product implementation.

Federal buyers are required by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) to purchase products that are ENERGY STAR®-qualified or FEMP-designated for energy-efficiency and low standby power. These products are in the upper 25% of energy efficiency in their class.

Decision Support Services

Creating energy management goals and understanding legislation and regulatory requirements is not an easy task. FEMP assists Federal agencies with guidance, outreach, and training programs that include:

Energy Legislation and Regulation Compliance

Executive Order (E.O.) 13423 established energy efficiency goals for Federal agencies, including a 30% reduction in energy intensity, a significant increase in the use of new renewable energy resources, and a 16% reduction in water consumption by fiscal year 2015. The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 codified much of E.O. 13423 into statute.

FEMP analyzes Federal legislation to help agencies comply with energy management requirements. This assistance is delivered through interagency coordination, guidance documents, facility reporting requirements, and fleet reporting requirements.

Education and Training on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Federal agencies learn to implement energy-saving strategies, gain recognition for outstanding achievements, and keep current on the Government's progress in meeting energy management goals through FEMP training, services, and outreach activities.

FEMP education, training, and outreach programs include:

FEMP efforts support the broad goals of new energy efficiency mandates, encourage greater private sector financing of Federal energy improvements, and produce results that lead the Federal Government to a more secure energy future.