Contracting for Efficiency Best Practices Guide

Guide emphasizes how to specify products covered by ENERGY STAR and FEMP efficiency requirements.

Federal Energy Management Program

January 8, 2024
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Federal agencies and their contractors are required to buy energy- and water-efficient products. The Federal Energy Management Program provides guidance to agencies related to federal sustainable acquisition requirements and contracting for energy-efficient products.

Contracting for Efficiency: A Best Practices Guide for Energy-Efficient Product Procurement, is an in-depth, step-by-step reference for incorporating efficiency requirements into solicitations. It covers a wide range of service and product solicitation types including information technology and electronics, appliances, lighting replacements, building renovation, design/build, operations and maintenance, food services, and laundry services. Each project type includes information on relevant covered product categories, a checklist for writing effective solicitations, and model contract language.

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