The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) provides agencies with guidance and direction on how to increase water efficiency and reduce water use in federal buildings and campuses.
The key water-related requirements are contained in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Learn more about water management requirements. Agencies are also required to include water-efficient elements in new construction per the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings.
Plan and Measure
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Outlines steps, templates, and key resources for agencies developing a comprehensive water management program.September 29, 2023 -
Provides guidelines and technical resources on the selection and prioritization of water meters to help improve water management.April 18, 2023
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Helps users understand water supply trends and water vulnerabilities. -
Tools help agencies conduct comprehensive water evaluations required by Section 432 of EISA 2007.
Optimize
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Provides streamlined and updated operations and maintenance guidelines for water-using equipment.April 18, 2023 -
Highlights 14 best management practices to increase water efficiency and meet federal requirements as identified by FEMP and EPA.April 18, 2023
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Offers strategies for water efficiency in cooling towers in new and existing federal data centers.April 18, 2023 -
Enables federal agencies to screen sites for water efficiency opportunities and provides a qualitative score indicating water savings potential.
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Highlights commercially available water-saving technologies relevant to the federal sector.April 18, 2023
Expand
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Provides information about rainwater availability, rainwater harvesting regulations, and condensate capture opportunities in the United States.January 17, 2024 -
Provides information about net zero water and provides strategies on how to design and implement net zero water buildings.April 18, 2023
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Describes the relationship between the facility water cycle and related emissions, and how emissions are calculated and reported federally.January 3, 2024
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Provides high-performance design options, considerations, and example projects related to key net zero water building design elements.June 20, 2023
Key Resources
Recommended FEMP Training
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2018 Energy Exchange recorded session offers tips on how to implement alternative water projects at federal facilities using FEMP tools. -
2018 Energy Exchange recorded session details how to best perform water assessments in federal facilities.
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This course helps federal energy and facility managers comply with executive orders and legislative mandates and meet the requirements of EISA 2007.
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Best Practices for Comprehensive Water Management for Federal Facilities
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