U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Federal Energy Management Program – Energy-Efficient Products
Model Contract Language for Boilers
In accordance with the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Federal Acquisition Regulations Section 23, and Presidential Executive Order 13123 the vendor shall provide boilers that meet or exceed the latest Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) energy-efficiency purchasing specifications. Refer to the FEMP Web site at www.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement/ to obtain proper sizing and cost-effectiveness data, operating tips and other important information.
| Energy Efficiency Requirements for Boilers – Effective 7/2005 |
| Fuel / Heat Medium |
Rated Capacity (Btu/hour) |
Thermal Efficiency (Et) |
| Gas / Water |
300,000 to 10,000,000 |
80% or more |
| Gas / Steam |
300,000 to 10,000,000 |
79% or more |
| #2 Oil / Water |
300,000 to 10,000,000 |
83% or more |
| #2 Oil / Steam |
300,000 to 10,000,000 |
83% or more |
This language is available for download (MS DOC 40 KB).
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