Exciting News for Performance Contracting!
The FEMP Performance Contracting National Resource Center (PCNRC) has made all eight performance contracting training modules, the final exam, and the final series certificate available online on FEMP’s learning management platform!
Trainees who complete all eight modules and pass the comprehensive final exam will receive a series certificate and be provided the opportunity to be listed in FEMP’s online directory of Owner’s Representative. If you have any questions, please email us at PCNRC@HQ.doe.gov.
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FEMP Focus
FEMP and GSA Catalyze Cross-Industry Partnerships at Inaugural Greenovation Event
On July 17 and 18, the General Services Administration (GSA) and FEMP convened federal agencies, private businesses, and energy service companies (ESCOs) at the National Renewable Energy Lab for the first-ever Greenovation Summit. The focus of the gathering was to discuss how all involved can better collaborate to meet federal net-zero targets and integrate new and underutilized technologies into federal buildings projects.
GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan and other agency leaders talked about how it was important "to build more partnerships and collaboration... so we can find the best ways to make these investments."
FEMP Director Mary Sotos emphasized the many resources FEMP provides and how it's "empowering federal agencies with a playbook so they can meet statutory and agency goals as well as administration goals."
Read more takeaways from the summit.
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Tools, Resources, and Trainings
New Training
Solar PV On Low-Sloped (“Flat”) Roofs - Installing Roof Friendly, Safe, Weather Durable and Maintainable Solar PV Systems
Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 | 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET | 0.2 CEUs | Intermediate | Register
This training provides best practices for designing and installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on low-sloped (“flat”) roofs. Topics include roof safety issues, roof maintenance and repair, and structural considerations for areas with high wind and snow loads.
New Guidance
Have Questions About the Clean Energy Rule?
In April, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) finalized the Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings Rule, fulfilling Congress’s mandate to reduce emissions from new or newly renovated federal buildings.
In response to the rule’s finalization, FEMP recorded the webinar “An Overview of the Clean Energy Rule” which provides a summary of the rule, highlighted the rule's implications for federal agencies, and shared FEMP resources and plans to aid agencies in implementing the rule in new construction and major renovation projects. Watch the on-demand webinar.
New Video
Take Five Minutes To Learn How You Can Meet Energy Efficiency Guidelines for Food Services
Got five minutes? Come on into our kitchen, and let’s talk efficient food services! Food storage and preparation equipment, whether operated by federal employees or food-service contractors, must meet federal efficiency guidelines. Watch this Take Five training to learn more. FEMP’s Take Five training series has you covered with very short trainings on buying clean, efficient goods and services for the federal government while doing your part to reduce carbon emissions.
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New Case Study
National Laboratory Leverages FEMP Tool for Resilience Planning
A new FEMP case study details how the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory used FEMP's Technical Resilience Navigator tool to assess and plan for resilience measures on its Richland, Washington, campus. The case study identifies best practices and lessons learned from the experience that can be leveraged by others seeking to conduct resilience assessments at their site.
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New Guide Update
Read up on How To Verify Operations and Maintenance Savings in Energy Savings Performance Contracts
FEMP recently updated its How To Determine and Verify Operations and Maintenance Savings in Energy Savings Performance Contracts guide, which provides recommendations for incorporating, documenting, and verifying operations and maintenance costs and savings in federal energy savings performance contracts. This resource is also valuable for utility energy service contracts and “MUSH” market—municipal and state governments, universities and colleges, K-12 schools, and hospitals—energy savings performance contracts. Download the new guide.
On the Horizon
Stay Tuned for the Federal Energy and Water Management Awards
FEMP is preparing for the 2024 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards (FEWMA) that will be held in conjunction with Energy Exchange 2025, in Anaheim, California.
Since 1981, FEMP has hosted the Federal Energy and Water Management Awards that honors and distinguish federal employees who develop and implement exemplary, cost-effective projects and programs.
Stay tuned for the release of 2024 criteria and guidelines for this year's nomination process.
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Save the Date for Energy Exchange 2025!
We are excited to announce Energy Exchange 2025 will be held Aug. 5–7 in Anaheim, California! Energy Exchange remains one of the best opportunities to understand federal energy leadership directions, priorities, goals, and strategies; fulfill training mandates; network with energy and water professionals; and explore new and innovative technologies at the tradeshow. We’ll see you next August in Anaheim!
Visit the Energy Exchange website for the most up-to-date information.
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 Deploy24 Registration Now Open! Secure Your Spot Today
DOE is excited to announce that registration is now open for Demonstrate Deploy Decarbonize 2024 (Deploy24)—the second annual gathering of clean energy leaders and decision-makers dedicated to accelerating clean energy deployment and investment in the United States. #Deploy24 will take place December 4–5, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
When: December 4–5, 2024
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
Join us this December to participate in a unique gathering with fellow clean energy leaders from across the country to discuss how we can continue to effectively and equitably put federal and private sector investments to work strengthening our energy system and securing our clean energy future. Learn more at DeployTogether.com.
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