Document features a template for a letter of interest to serving utilities that can be used for a utility energy service contract (UESC).
Federal Energy Management Program
November 27, 2024
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The Letter of Interest (LOI)/Sources Sought Notice (SSN) template:
- Includes a statement of the agency's broad objective for a UESC to assist with achieving energy goals.
- Indicates outreach to all potential providers.
- Provides limited project-specific details.
This template can also be used to draft a SSN, for posting on SAM.gov, as is currently recommended.
Eligible UESC providers are limited by statute to the electricity, natural gas, or water utility companies in the geographic area where the site is located. It is current practice to send a letter via email, to each eligible utility to inquire about interest, experience, and capabilities.
To date, the majority of UESC projects have been accomplished by electric and natural gas utilities including a subset of excellent projects done by cooperative and municipal utilities. Most water utilities are municipal entities and by necessity limit their time and resources to offering and implementing water-related opportunities.
Blue, italicized font is used throughout the document where optional language or guidance is provided.