ESPC Basics

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Super ESPC—Just the Facts (PDF 579 KB)
Data on federal ESPC investment and savings.

The Super ESPC Delivery Order Guidelines v3.06 (PDF 999 KB)
A step-by-step description of the delivery order process and guidance for developing Super ESPC projects.

Practical Guide to Savings and Payments in Super ESPC Delivery Orders (PDF 341 KB)
What kinds of savings can be used to pay the contractor for an ESPC project.

DOE-FEMP Guidelines Regarding One-Time Payments and One-Time Savings In Energy Savings Performance Contracts (PDF 39 KB)
Accepted by the Federal ESPC Steering Committee 12/05/06.

All-Purpose and Technology-Specific Contracts

Super ESPC Regional IDIQ Contract
Super ESPC indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract:

Contract including 2004 and 2006 modifications to the contract and all attachments (PDF 910 KB)
IDIQ without attachments (MS Word 353 KB)
Attachments to the contract (MS Word 720 KB)

Summary of Changes Made by the 2004 Modifications to the Super ESPC IDIQs (PDF 212 KB)

GHP Technology-Specific Super ESPC IDIQ Contract (MS Word 776 KB)
The GHP Tech-Specific IDIQ differs from the Regional Super ESPC IDIQ only in details specific to GHP technology.

BAMF (Biomass and Alternative Methane Fuels) Technology-Specific Super ESPC IDIQ Contract (PDF 392 KB)
The BAMF Tech-Specific IDIQ differs from the Regional Super ESPC IDIQ only in details specific to BAMF technology.

Federal ESPC Legislation and Regulations

ESPC Authorizing Legislation and Regulation
Information on the National Energy Conservation Policy Act and ESPC Regulation (10 CFR 436 Subpart B).

Excerpts from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (MS Word 43 KB)
Parts of FAR that relate to federal ESPCs: FAR Part 23.204 Energy-savings performance contracts; FAR Part 16.505 Ordering

ESPC Statute (42 USC 8287) Fact Sheet (MS Word 241 KB)
The legislation that authorized federal ESPCs. Includes specific language and web addresses for full documents.

Executive Order 13123 Fact Sheet (MS Word 100 KB)
Background, summary, and text of the order.

DOE Final Rule, 10 CFR 436 Subpart B Fact Sheet (MS Word 153 KB)
Summary and web address for entire document.

Skaggs Authority Fact Sheet (MS Word 52 KB)
Summary and web address for entire document.

PL 108-375, Oct.28, 2004, Reinstating ESPC Authority (MS Word 43 KB)

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 extended ESPC authority until September 30, 2016.

Executive Order 13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management