The United States Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) promotes
energy efficiency
Energy efficiency may refer to:
* Energy efficiency (physics), the ratio between the useful output and input of an energy conversion process
** Electrical efficiency, useful power output per electrical power consumed
** Mechanical efficiency, a ra ...
and the use of
renewable energy
Renewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources that are naturally replenished on a human timescale. It includes sources such as sunlight, wind, the movement of water, and geothermal heat. Although most renewable energy ...
resources at federal sites, helping agencies save energy, save
taxpayer
A taxpayer is a person or organization (such as a company) subject to pay a tax. Modern taxpayers may have an identification number, a reference number issued by a government to citizens or firms.
The term "taxpayer" generally characterizes o ...
dollars, and demonstrate leadership with responsible, cleaner energy choices, because as the largest energy consumer in the United States, the
federal government
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has both a tremendous opportunity and a clear responsibility to
lead by example
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with smart
energy management
Energy management includes planning and operation of energy production and energy consumption units as well as energy distribution and storage. Objectives are resource conservation, climate protection and cost savings, while the users have per ...
.
Equipment procurement
Use FEMP's product recommendations and other useful tips to help you buy the most efficient equipment for your offices and facilities and programs.
New constructions and retrofits
Learn about how to design high performance buildings that save energy, save money, enhance indoor environmental quality, and help preserve the environment.
Operations and maintenance
Learn how effective operations and maintenance can help you ensure reliability, safety, and energy at relatively low cost.
Utility management
Find up to date information about energy markets, utility restructuring, renewable power purchasing, and load management opportunities that can help you manage costs, improve reliability, and reduce environmental impacts.
See also
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Cognizant
Cognizant is an American multinational information technology services and consulting company. It is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States. Cognizant is part of the NASDAQ-100 and trades under CTSH. It was founded as an in-hous ...
Contracting Officer A Contracting Officer ( KO or CO ) is a person who can bind the Federal Government of the United States to a contract which is greater in value than the federal micro-purchase threshold ($10,000). This is limited to the scope of authority delegated ...
* White House
Council on Environmental Quality
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is a division of the Executive Office of the President that coordinates federal environmental efforts in the United States and works closely with agencies and other White House offices on the developme ...
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Energy Savings Performance Contract
Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs), also known as Energy Performance Contracts, are an alternative financing mechanism authorized by the United States Congress designed to accelerate investment in cost effective energy conservation measur ...
(ESPC)
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Indefinite delivery indefinite quantity In U.S. Federal government contracting, IDIQ is an abbreviation of the term indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity. This is a type of contract that provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services during a fixed period of time. The legal ...
(IDIQ)
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Re-compete
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RFP
External links
* http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/
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