The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) presents Contracting for Efficiency, a new training course.

Federal buyers are required to purchase energy-efficient products by statute and executive order. In addition, energy-efficient procurement offers substantial energy and financial savings potential throughout the federal government. This course provides a detailed overview and guidance for meeting and benefitting from federal energy-efficient procurement requirements. 

This on-demand two-hour course offers federal contracting officers a concise introduction to the process of procuring energy-efficient products and includes actionable guidance as it applies throughout the contracting process. 

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the benefits of energy-efficient product procurement
  • Understand federal requirements to purchase energy-efficient products
  • Identify covered product categories subject to efficiency requirements in product and service contracts
  • Write compliant contracts that effectively communicate efficiency requirements to vendors
  • Verify the delivery of energy-efficient products
  • Utilize FEMP and ENERGY STAR web material to support these activities.

The instructor for this course is Christopher Payne, PhD, Research Scientist and Department Head for the Building and Industrial Applications Department at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

After completing a course evaluation and multiple-choice assessment, participants will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible for continuing education units. 

FEMP training courses are designed for federal energy and facility managers, but are open to all individuals through the FEMP Training Catalog. Courses are hosted in partnership with the National Institute of Building Sciences Whole Building Design Guide.

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For other free, self-paced training courses offered by FEMP in association with the Whole Building Design Guide, visit the FEMP Training Catalog