U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Federal Energy Management Program – Energy-Efficient Products
Model Contract Language for Electric Water Heaters
In accordance with the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Federal Acquisition Regulations Section 23, and Presidential Executive Order 13123 the vendor shall provide electric water heaters 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 Electric Water Heaters – Effective 9/2004 |
| Rated Storage Volume |
Energy Factor |
Annual Energy Use |
| Less than 60 gallons |
0.93 or more |
4,721 kWh/year or less |
| 60 gallons or more |
0.91 or more |
4,825 kWh/year or less |
This language is available for download (MS DOC 36 KB).
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