FEMP Focus
Environmental Protection Agency Evaluates On-Site Solar + Battery Storage at Nine Federal Sites
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requested FEMP technical assistance to evaluate the feasibility of on-site solar photovoltaics (PV) and battery storage to support the agency’s cost savings and decarbonization goals. A team of experts used NREL's REopt® web tool to evaluate the techno-economic viability of these systems at nine EPA facilities. The evaluation found five facilities where solar PV and battery storage could be cost-effective. Learn more about how the EPA is using these findings to advance its goals.
Leveraging of Funds in Performance Contracting Projects
This new report uses DOE/FEMP energy savings performance contract (ESPC) program data to demonstrate how using direct funding available to federal agencies (e.g., AFFECT grants, ERCIP funds, tax credits and utility incentives in addition to appropriations) combined within a performance contracting project can capture additional savings and expand or enhance the project scope and energy, water and environmental impacts.
Tools & Resources
New Report
FEMP’s Newest Report Helps Federal Agencies Measure Their Battery Projects’ Performance
FEMP’s newest report helps federal agencies assess the cost savings and environmental benefits of their battery energy storage system (BESS) or BESS plus solar projects by providing an affordable and quick way to assess system performance. Learn more about the evaluation method.
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New Case Study
First Department of Transportation Facility Becomes 50001 Ready
The Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility that hosts over 6,300 employees with an annual operating budget of over $1 billion — and the first U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) facility to officially establish an energy management system and become 50001 Ready under the U.S. Department of Energy's program to promote sustained energy and GHG savings.
With sustainability initiatives as a strategic priority for the MMAC, driven by energy legislation and executive orders, the FAA, under DOT prioritized 50001 Ready recognition for its facilities. Having this type of robust energy management system in place can provide the structure needed to respond to sustainability requirements that will likely change over time.
Download the case study to explore MMAC's success in implementing its energy management system.
New Tool
Rainwater Harvesting Tool
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in collaboration with FEMP developed an online GIS-based Rainwater Harvesting Tool to help federal agencies strategically prioritize commercial rainwater harvesting projects by providing rainwater harvesting potential across the United States. Learn more about the tool.
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New Guide
Resource for Auditing Energy Saving Performance Contracts (ESPC), A Guide to FEMP ESPC Program Resources and Project Deliverables for Auditors and Agencies
This new guide provides guidance and resources to auditors assigned to assess existing ESPC projects. It describes resources, documents, and processes and describes the U.S. Department of Energy's ESPC indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract timeline of key resources.
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