FEMP Digest: DOE & DHS Partner to Advance Federal Infrastructure Resilience

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March 13, 2018

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Energy and Homeland Security Departments Partner to Advance Federal Infrastructure Resilience

Leaders from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in a strategic partnership to advance federal critical infrastructure resilience. The partnership will result in the development and implementation of a systematic approach to planning and deploying projects and measures that will help reduce DHS energy use while strengthening the resilience and security of their facilities.

The signing ceremony took place at DHS headquarter offices with Ms. Leslie Nicholls, Acting Director for DOE's Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, and Dr. Teresa Pohlman, DHS’ Executive Director, Sustainability and Environmental Programs in the Office of the Chief Readiness Support Officer.

Click here to read the full announcement.

News

Center of Expertise Energy Efficiency Toolkit for Data Centers Now Available

The new Energy Efficiency Toolkit for Data Centers provides guidance and a logical sequence for users to employ the Center of Expertise (CoE) tools in order to achieve energy efficiency in data centers. CoE tools can be used sequentially to move from a basic understanding of how energy is used in data centers to identifying opportunities and implementing best practices. Tools include an Energy Assessment Process Manual, Data Center Profiling Tools, Energy Assessment Worksheet, Air Management Tools, Power Chain Tools, Master List of Efficiency Actions, and Energy Assessment Report Template.

Spring Federal Utility Partnership Working Group Seminar - Early Registration Deadline Extended

The 2018 Spring Federal Utility Partnership Working Group (FUPWG) Seminar will be held Thursday and Friday, April 19-20 in Nashville, Tennessee. Hosted by FEMP and Tennessee Valley Authority, the FUPWG Seminar establishes partnerships and fosters communication between federal agencies, specific sites, and utilities to implement cost-effective energy efficiency and water conservation projects to help agencies improve operations, upgrade infrastructure, and save taxpayer dollars. Additional details including the agenda can be found on the 2018 Spring FUPWG website.

FUPWG Seminar highlights include:

  • Washington Update
  • Utility Energy Service Contract (UESC) Best Practices
  • Agency Update - NASA
  • DOD Update - Air Force
  • UESC Case Studies
  • Cybersecurity
  • Metering
  • Utility Risks and Mitigations Related to UESCs
  • Edison Electric Institute Update
  • Energy Resilience
  • All are welcome to attend the Energy Lawyers and Contracting Officers Working Group Forum on Friday, April 20

FUPWG Registration

FUPWG registration is open. Please note that the discounted early registration deadline has been extended to March 22. The registration fee is $175 up to March 22 and increases to $215 after that date. It is recommended that companies limit attendance to three representatives and adhere to the FUPWG Meeting Code of Conduct.

Hotel Information

The Spring FUPWG Seminar will be held at the Sheraton Music City Hotel. The FUPWG Seminar rate is $170.00 (federal per diem rate) for both federal and non-federal attendees, and the hotel block will likely sell out prior to the March 26 cut-off date. Reserve today.

Advanced UESC Training – April 17-18

Advanced UESC training will be held in conjunction with the FUPWG Seminar on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 17-18. This two-day training will examine strategies and methods used by experienced contracting officers and their technical teams from project development to contract award and post-acceptance. Priority registration will be given to contracting officers, contracting specialists, and other federal employees. Register here for this workshop.

Call for Nominations for the 2018 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards

Each year the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) sponsors the Federal Energy and Water Management Awards to honor outstanding federal agency achievements in energy, water, and fleet management. Please visit FEMP's Federal Awards webpage for more information and to download the 2018 Criteria and Guidelines document.

All nominations must be submitted into FEMP's Awards Nomination website by April 26, 2018. FEMP recommends consulting the Agency Coordinator for your parent agency to inquire about any internal agency deadlines that may apply to your nomination, potentially in advance of FEMP's deadline.

For more information visit FEMP's Federal Awards webpage or email FEMP Communications.

Upcoming Webcasts

eProject Builder Demonstrations

Live Webinar: March 20, 2018

FEMP and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) will present an introduction/demonstration session on eProject Builder, the ESPC project tracking and database system that is required as part of DOE's indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts. The sessions will be interactive, with both a call-in phone line and webinar portion. While all are welcome, the training will be particularly valuable for energy service companies and federal representatives involved in projects that have chosen the energy service company (ESCO) and are in preliminary assessment or investment grade audit stage of their projects. Participants will learn about the benefits of using ePB and get a walk-through of project data entry, tracking, and reporting processes. The next available dates and times are:

  • Tuesday, March 20, 2:00-3:30 pm EDT

To participate in the session, you will need to log in to www.readytalk.com with "access code" 4952370 shortly before the start of the webinar. The call-in line is 866-740-1260. If you would like further information on the sessions or to receive a calendar invitation, please e-mail epb-support@lbl.gov.  

In-Person Events 

Advanced Utility Energy Service Contracts Training

April 17-18, 2018 
Nashville, Tennessee

Used for small and large projects, a utility energy service contract (UESC) is a limited-source contract between a federal agency and serving utility for energy management and demand-reduction services. Federal sites benefit from UESCs by meeting federal mandates, resolving site-specific challenges such as replacing aging equipment with new more energy-efficient equipment, and reducing operating costs. This two-day training examines strategies and methods used by experienced contracting officers and their technical teams—from project development to contract award and post-acceptance. Attendees will work through exercises designed to develop a project using templates and samples.  Follow the link for more information and to register.

Federal Utility Partnership Working Group Spring Seminar

April 19-20, 2018 
Nashville, Tennessee

Registration is open for the 2018 Spring Federal Utility Partnership Working Group (FUPWG) Seminar. The early registration discount ends March 22! Hosted by FEMP and Tennessee Valley Authority, the FUPWG Seminar establishes partnerships and fosters communication between federal agencies, specific sites, and utilities to implement cost-effective energy efficiency and water conservation projects to help agencies improve operations, upgrade infrastructure, and save taxpayer dollars. Please note that the FUPWG Meeting Code of Conduct prohibits the use of aggressive sales techniques by attendees at FUPWG Seminars, and it is recommended that companies limit attendance to three representatives. For more information please visit the seminar webpage

Data Center Energy Practitioner (DCEP) Training

May 2-4, 2018
San Francisco, California

The main objective for the Data Center Energy Practitioner (DCEP) Program is to raise the standards of those involved in energy assessments of data centers. Training events, lasting one or three days, prepare attendees to perform accurate energy assessments of HVAC, electrical, and IT systems, including the use of software tools. The gained skills of identifying and evaluating energy efficiency opportunities in data centers are applicable across both the federal and private sectors.

The Federal "Data Center Optimization Initiative" (DCOI) Memorandum M-16-19 states that all federal data centers shall have at least one certified Data Center Energy Practitioner (DCEP) assigned to manage data center performance and continued optimization.

For more information about the training, including tuition fees, please visit DOE’s Center of Expertise for Energy Efficiency in Data Centers. The cost of tuition for the training is paid directly to the training organizations.

Energy Exchange and Better Buildings Summit 2018 

August 21-23, 2018
Cleveland, Ohio

In 2018 the Department of Energy (DOE) is bringing together the Energy Exchange and Better Buildings Summit, creating the largest and most exciting DOE training, trade show, and peer event of the year. More than 3,000 thought leaders from the federal, private, education, and state and local government sectors will convene to accelerate the adoption of energy/water efficiency, integrated resilience, emerging and secure technologies, and replicable renewable energy solutions. The combined Energy Exchange and Better Buildings Summit will feature technical training sessions, interactive panels, and learning opportunities from public and private sector market leaders. For more information and to register, please visit the Energy Exchange and Better Buildings Summit webpage.

2018 Energy Exchange Better Buildings

On Demand eTraining 

FEMP offers self-paced on demand eTraining courses and webinars to help federal agency personnel develop core competencies and comply with energy efficiency, renewable energy, water management and sustainability requirements. Certified FEMP trainings award continuing education units (CEUs).

FEMP Training courses are designed for federal energy and facility managers, but open to all individuals through the FEMP Training Search. Visit FEMP's Training site for a complete list of training offerings.

 

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