U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Federal Energy Management Program – Energy-Efficient Products

Model Contract Language for Gas 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 gas 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 Gas Water Heaters – Effective 9/2004
Rated Storage Volume Energy Factor Annual Energy Use
60 gallons or less 0.62 or more 242 therms/year or less

This language is available for download (MS DOC 36 KB).