FEMP Digest for the Week of October 15, 2012

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Energy Department Announces Federal Energy Management Award Winners
The Energy Department on October 4 announced the winners of the thirty-first annual Federal Energy and Water Management Awards. These awards recognize the commitment made by federal agencies to invest in efficiency measures that save taxpayer money and increase U.S. energy security. This year's award winners saved a total of 6 trillion Btu of energy, nearly 2 billion gallons of water, and almost $165 million during fiscal year 2011. The energy savings are equivalent to removing more than 100,000 cars from the road for one year, or eliminating the average annual energy use of more than 55,000 households. Click here to view the FEMP Award Winners!

EISA Section 432 Guidance Available
FEMP announces the release of the Final 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). This guidance pertains to the implementation and follow-up of energy and water efficiency measures identified and undertaken per Section 432 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) (42 U.S.C. 8253(f)(4) and (5)). This guidance also provides context for how these activities fit into the comprehensive approach to facility resource (energy and water) management outlined by the statute and incorporates by reference previous DOE guidance released for Section 432 of EISA and other related documents. Click here to view the Guidance document.

Federal Electronics Stewardship Efforts Honored
The Energy Department received one-third of the 33 Federal Electronics Challenge Awards announced on August 13 by the EPA and the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive. Federal facilities from ten different Federal agencies were honored for activities that fostered greenhouse gas emissions reductions equivalent to taking 6,000 passenger cars off the road for a year. Click here for the EPA Press Release and complete List of Winners.

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Upcoming Training



October 18, 2012
ECAM Basics: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough
This 2-hour training session is part of a 3-part series exploring Introduction to Energy Charting and Metrics (ECAM). Training will include a detailed walkthrough of the ECAM process for attendees and will conclude with an overview of interval meter data input and output. This training may be taken in person or through online webinar.

October 18-19, 2012
Advanced UESC Workshop
The Presidential Memorandum of Dec. 2, 2011, Implementation of Energy Savings Projects and Performance-Based Contracting for Energy Savings, mandates that the Federal Government shall enter into a minimum of $2 billion in performance-based contracts in Federal building energy efficiency by Dec. 31, 2013. DOE/FEMP is helping agencies by offering training on how to establish partnerships with their local utilities to help meet this challenge. This workshop will be held in conjunction with the 2012 Fall Federal Utilities Partnership Working Group (FUPWG) Meeting, which is scheduled for Oct. 16-17 at the same location.

October 24, 2012
In-Person Workshop: Guiding Principles for High Performance Sustainable Existing Buildings (HPSB)
The In-Person Workshop on the Guiding Principles for High Performance Sustainable Existing Buildings is a one-day FEMP training session to provide step-by-step guidance on complying with the Guiding Principles and Executive Order 13514. This training session will teach agency and building level personnel a detailed understanding of HPSB Guiding Principles and varied guidance and solutions to help comply with performance requirements.

October 25, 2012
The Federal Guiding Principles Checklist in ENERGY STAR ® Portfolio Manager
This webcast will teach Federal energy and sustainability professionals how to use the ENERGY STAR measurement and tracking tool, Portfolio Manager, to help ensure compliance with the Guiding Principles for High Performance Sustainable Buildings required by Executive Orders 13423 and 13514. The focus is on the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Existing Buildings.

October 25, 2012
Introduction to UESC Webinar
The Introduction to Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESC) Webinar provides attendees with an overview of the contracting options and services available from their local utility companies to engineer, finance, and install cost-effective energy and water savings projects.Participants are walked through the typical project process from the audit phase to commissioning the equipment. This webinar introduces participants to UESCs and helps them determine if this alternative financing opportunity is right for them.

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EAM

October 2012
National Energy Action Month
Building on the President's Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future, DOE went beyond energy awareness to spur action to save energy, water, and money for American taxpayers. To encourage this call to action, DOE requested the current Energy Awareness Month to rename to National Energy Action Month. As a result, President Barack Obama declared October Energy Action Month by Presidential Proclamation.

FEMP encourages agencies and individuals to be active in their efforts to curb energy waste in their facilities and homes. Doing so is a demonstrable way to save money and conserve existing equipment while protecting the environment. FEMP's Home Energy Checklist provides homeowners with many options that can help in energy conservation efforts. To start and promote your own campaign, check out FEMP's Create Your Own Energy Awareness Campaign web page and access different campaign materials and posters!

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The Federal Energy Management Program's Commit to Efficiency Campaign
FEMP’s Commit to Efficiency campaign allows those involved in Federal purchases to commit to buy, choose, and specify products that meet or exceed FEMP-designated and ENERGY STAR efficiency requirements. Campaign registrants join a community of problem-solving individuals to help one another meet energy-efficient product procurement goals.

The goal of the campaign is to save $130 million worth of energy, or 7 trillion BTUs, in the Federal Government by December 31, 2013. A campaign resource kit is available at www.femp.energy.gov/commit and includes a list of covered product categories, guidance on writing contracts and technical specifications that yield energy-efficient products, an explanation of how minimum energy-efficiency requirements are determined, and information on where to find FEMP buying guidance, cost calculators, and training. For more information about the Commit to Efficiency campaign, email Amanda Sahl or call 202-586-1662.

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On Demand First Thursday Training Seminars
FEMP's First Thursday Seminars are training opportunities targeting Federal energy, environmental, and fleet professionals offered at no cost by leading experts.

Missed a training session? Agencies and individuals can freely view all of the previous trainings using FEMP's On Demand Training service and take or retake past training seminars.

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EERE Events Calendar
The EERE Calendar shows upcoming events, trainings and speeches concerning Department of Energy.


Explore the FEMP News and Events Page to discover current and new occurrences at the Federal energy Management Program

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