Energy Management Guidance
FEMP provides guidance on Federal laws and regulations to assist energy managers in complying with energy management requirements and goals. This section organizes FEMP guidance by the following subjects:
- General Guidance for Facilities
- Covered Facilities (EISA Section 432)
- Sustainable Building Design and Operation
- Greenhouse Gas Management
- Advanced Metering
- Water Efficiency
- Energy-Efficient Products
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Fleet Management
General Guidance for Facilities
The following guidance resources are offered to help Federal agencies meet energy management goals and requirements:
Overview of Federal Energy Management Policy and Mandates
Guidance document outlining Federal energy management goals and requirements for Federal energy managers
Sustainability Requirement Crosswalk: Crosswalk of sustainability and energy goals and targets within executive orders and other statutes
Guidelines Establishing Criteria for Excluding Buildings from the Energy Performance Requirements of Section 543 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act as Amended by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005)
The Secretary of Energy's guidelines that establish criteria for exclusions from the energy performance requirement for a fiscal year, or any Federal building or collection of Federal buildings within the statutory framework provided by the law
Summary of Major Energy Bill Provisions Affecting Federal Energy Managers
Table listing the EPAct 2005 sections, identifying the lead agency and provisions for each one
Covered Facilities (EISA Section 432)
The following guidance resources are offered to help Federal agencies comply with Section 432 of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007:
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Guidance: Guidance for EISA 2007 Section 432 - Benchmarking of Federal Facilities.
Facility Energy Management Guidelines and Criteria for Energy and Water Evaluations in Covered Facilities: Guidelines and criteria for meeting requirements within Section 432 of EISA 2007, including defining facilities covered by the provision, designating facility energy managers to ensure compliance, and conducting comprehensive energy and water evaluations
Implementation Guidance: Guidance for the Implementation and Follow-up of Identified Energy and Water Efficiency Measures in Covered Facilities (per 42 U.S.C. 8253 Subsection (f), Use of Energy and Water Efficiency Measures in Federal Buildings).
Sustainable Building Design and Operation
The following guidance resources are offered to help meet building sustainability goals and requirements:
E.O 13423 Guidance on Sustainability
FEMP outlines the requirements for developing and submitting a plan for all new facilities and renovation projects to the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive
Greenhouse Gas Management
The following guidance documents can assist Federal agencies in meeting greenhouse gas targets and requirements:
Federal Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting Guidance
Guidance from the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) on Federal requirements for measuring and reporting GHG emissions associated with Federal agency operation
Federal Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting Guidance Technical Support Document
Supporting document to help Federal agencies implement the CEQ Federal Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting Guidance
FEMP Annual GHG and Sustainability Data Report, Version 2.2
Federal GHG reporting workbook serving as a foundation for annual energy and GHG emissions reporting under Executive Order (E.O.) 13514. This workbook is to be used for reporting in FY 2011 and forward.
FEMP Annual GHG and Sustainability Data Report, Version 1.6
Federal GHG reporting workbook serving as a foundation for annual energy and GHG emissions reporting under Executive Order (E.O.) 13514; A training video is available to assist agencies in completing the data report. This workbook is to be used for reporting in FY 2008 through FY 2010 only.
Advanced Metering
The following guidance resources are offered to help meet advanced metering goals and requirements:
Guidance for Electric Metering in Federal Buildings
Recommendations for energy managers on meeting metering requirements for Federal facilities
Water Efficiency
The following guidance resources are offered to help meet water efficiency goals and requirements:
Facility Energy Management Guidelines and Criteria for Energy and Water Evaluations in Covered Facilities
Guidelines and criteria for meeting requirements within Section 432 of EISA 2007, including defining facilities covered by the provision, designating facility energy managers to ensure compliance, and conducting comprehensive energy and water evaluations
FEMP Water Efficiency Goal Guidance
Guidance developed to assist in the interpretation of, and ultimate compliance with E.O. 13423 for water efficiency
Establishing Baseline and Meeting Water Conservation Goals of E.O. 13423
This document provides clarification and guidance to achieve the water reduction goals of E.O. 13423
Energy-Efficient Products
The following guidance resources are offered to help meet energy-efficient product goals and requirements:
ENERGY STAR®-Qualified or FEMP-Designated Products Listings
A list of the all of the ENERGY STAR-qualified or FEMP-designated products is available for download
FEMP Guidance on Buying Products with Low Standby Power
Additional information is available in the Energy-Efficient Products section of this Web site
Renewable Energy Technologies
The following guidance resources are offered to help meet renewable energy goals and requirements:
FEMP Renewable Energy Requirements Guidance for EPAct 2005 and E.O. 13423
Guidance for agencies to use in meeting EPAct 2005 Section 203 and E.O. 13423 renewable energy requirements
Fleet Management
The following guidance resources are offered to help meet fleet management goals and requirements:
Guidance for Federal Agencies on E.O. 13514 Section 12; Federal Fleet Management: Federal fleet management guidance surrounding E.O. 13514, Section 12
Comprehensive Federal Fleet Handbook: Comprehensive Federal fleet management guide offered as a companion to FEMP's Executive Order 13514 Section 12 Guidance
Guidance on Requirements for Installing Renewable Fuel Pumps at Federal Fleet Fueling Centers under EISA Section 246: Guidelines to help Federal agencies understand and comply with EISA Section 246 requirements for renewable fuel pumps at fleet fueling centers
Documentation Requirements for Waiver Requests under EPAct 2005 Section 701
Provides information on the qualifications needed for a waiver request, and how to submit a waiver request
New Alternative Fuel Vehicle Definitions under Section 2862 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008
Provides guidance to Federal agencies regarding the National Defense Authorization Act and its language regarding new alternative fuel vehicles
Instructions for Implementing E.O. 13423
Identifies the entities responsible for coordination and oversight of E.O. 13423 and defines strategies for agencies to meet the requirements