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Renewable Energy Training
The FEMP Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies webinar is now available on demand. The webinar offers an introduction to renewable energy technologies available for implementation at Federal sites.

Renewable energy leveraged from natural, renewable resources delivers electricity, heating, cooling, and other applications to Federal facilities and fleets. By using renewable energy, Federal agencies increase national security, conserve natural resources, and meet regulatory requirements and goals.

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires the following amounts of total electricity consumed by the Federal Government to come from renewable energy:

  • No less than 3% in fiscal years 2007-2009
  • No less than 5% in fiscal years 2010-2012
  • No less than 7.5% in fiscal year 2013 and thereafter

FEMP provides technical assistance and resources to help Federal agencies evaluate and implement renewable energy technologies. These activities span:

  • Federal Requirements: Current Federal renewable energy regulations, goals, and guidance documents to help Federal agencies understand and meet requirements.

  • Renewable Resources and Technologies: Introduction to renewable energy resources and technologies with a strong emphasis on Federal application opportunities.

  • Project Planning: Overview of how Federal agencies can assess and implement renewable energy technologies to meet energy and regulatory requirements.

  • Resource Maps and Screening Tools: Collection of resource maps and assessment tools to help Federal agencies screen for potential renewable energy projects.

  • Purchasing Renewable Power: Available options to purchase renewable power and renewable energy certificates (RECs) to meet energy regulatory requirements and goals.

  • Case Studies: Examples of renewable energy projects conducted by Federal agencies across wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and other renewable sources.

  • Training: On-demand training sessions covering Federal renewable energy requirements, technologies, and best practices.

  • Working Group: Forum for Federal agencies and the renewable energy industry to exchange information on existing and planned projects, lessons learned, project funding sources, and technologies available.

  • Contacts: FEMP and Department of Energy national laboratory contacts focused on renewable energy technology assessments and implementation.

View the FEMP Renewable Energy Overview (PDF 723 KB) for complete information. Download Adobe Reader.