Phoenix Convention Center Phoenix, Arizona Legislative Drivers, Compliance, and FEMP Services Agency Energy Manager Hayes Jones FEMP August 11, 2015
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade Agenda What Does FEMP Do? FEMP Programs
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade
FEMP’s Role is to Facilitate Action FEMP works with Federal agencies to deploy technologies, tools, and knowledge within the Federal Government through: Project Financing Technical Assistance and Guidance Planning, Reporting, and Evaluating Federal Fleets Federal Energy Efficiency Fund (FEEF)
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade FEMP’s Role within the Federal Sector FEMP will support Agencies to meet new goals by: Providing performance-based contracting support Providing technical guidance and assistance Implementing energy efficiency projects Tracking federal goals Federal Leadership in Sustainability Federal Agencies CEQFEMP
FEMP Programs: Project Financing Technical Assistance and Guidance Customer Service Training Planning, Reporting, and Evaluation Federal Fleets Federal Energy Efficiency Fund (FEEF)
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade Assists agencies to meet the performance contracting goals set forth in the (December 3, 2011) Presidential Memorandum by utilizing energy savings performance contracts (ESPC), utility energy service contracts (UESC), and power purchasing agreements (PPA) Project Financing ESPC Allows Federal agencies to complete energy-savings projects without up- front capital costs and special Congressional appropriations. UESC Allows utilities to provide to their Federal customers: Comprehensive energy and water efficiency improvements Demand reduction services PPA Allows Federal agencies to fund on-site renewable energy projects with no up- front capital costs incurred.
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade Allows Federal agencies to complete energy-savings projects without up-front capital costs and special Congressional appropriations. What is an ESPC? ESPC is a partnership between a Federal agency and an energy service company (ESCO ) ESCO Conducts a comprehensive energy audit of Federal facilities and Identifies improvements to save energy Designs and constructs a project that meets the agency's needs Arranges the necessary funding Guarantees improvements will generate energy cost savings to pay for the project over the term of the contract (up to 25 years)
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade Boiler and chiller plants Energy management control systems Building envelope HVAC Chilled/hot water and steam distribution Lighting Electric motors/drives Refrigeration Distributed generation Renewable energy Energy/utility distribution Water and sewer Electrical peak shaving/load shifting Rate adjustments Energy-related process improvements Commissioning Advanced metering Appliance/plug load reductions (Data Centers) Potential Energy or Water Conservation Measures
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade 325 FEMP ESPC awarded projects Total project investment: $3.41 Billion Total savings: $8.53 Billion Energy savings: 398 million MMBtu ESPC Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Current Status of FEMP ESPC IDIQ Results ( )
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade FEMP’s ESPC Role Assists Federal agencies identify projects and guide them through strategic decision making with projects 1. Federal Project Executives (FPEs) helps with project preliminaries 2. Project Facilitators (PF) 3. DOE/Golden Field Office Guidance on Acquisition Planning
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade eProject Builder Update What is it? A new ESPC data entry and tracking system with performance benchmarking capabilities Who uses it? Energy Services Companies (ESCOs) and their contracting agencies What’s the value? Enables ESCOs and contracting agencies to: Upload and track project-level information Generate basic project reports required by local, state, and/or federal agencies Benchmark new Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) projects against historical data
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade President Obama announced Federal agencies will further expand their use of performance-based contracts through 2016 to upgrade the energy efficiency of Federal buildings at no cost to taxpayers. Presidential Performance Contracting Challenge (PPCC) The extension of the PPCC will further drive: Federal invest of energy efficiency technologies Innovation and partnerships between the Federal Government and the private sector
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade Highlights of Key Statistics (Preliminary Data as of 5/15/15) Projects Presidential Performance Contracting Challenge (PPCC) Progress to Date Overall Investment of Pipeline and Signed $ Agencies identified projects with an estimated $4.78B investment value Awarded Investment $ Projects have been awarded with an investment value of almost $2.07B
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade Collaborating with public and private sector data center owners and managers to: FEMP/Better Buildings Data Center Challenge $2 B Potential nationwide electricity savings in one year with all data centers reaching the 20% goal Demonstrate leadership Improve the energy efficiency of their data centers by at least 20% Implement best practices and innovative technologies and strategies
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade Data Center Partner Roster
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade Assists Federal purchasers to procure energy-efficient products by identifying energy- and water-efficient products that meet Federal acquisition requirements, save taxpayer dollars, and reduce environmental impacts. Energy Efficient Product Procurement
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade Customer Service Provides a three-pronged customer service approach to assist Federal agencies identify projects and guide them through strategic decision making with projects 1. Agency-Specific Concentration 2. Project Focus for All Agencies 3. Reform Interagency Working Groups
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade Sustainability Guiding Principles -- online training showcasing Bureau of Land Management. ENABLE Performance Contracting – support for National Park Service and US Fish and Wildlife Service. Renewable Energy – Project prioritization – Enterprise-wide screening for National Park Service – Feasibility studies for NPS and USFWS Data Management and Interpretation -- develop tool and perform pilot study for Bureau of Reclamation. Photovoltaic Operations and Maintenance – online training highlighting practical, hands-on methods. DOI Agency Partnership Activities
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade Dept. of Transportation received FEMP assistance to increase the EISA 432 compliance rate from 12.2% to 45.8% DOT EISA Section 432 Evaluations Keys to Success: 26 site visits. 236 desk audits (with verification from utility data and questionnaires). Close coordination between FAA ATO, DOE HQ, NREL and contractor. Additional benefits Completed audits allowed for consideration in ESPC projects. Facilitated increased ability to do HPSB assessments. Helps improve data for annual reporting. Performing desk audits resulted in $1 million in savings.
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade Training Works cooperatively with the General Services Administration (GSA) to offer technical training that fulfills many of the requirements of the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act. International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) accreditation allows FEMP to offer certified Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Certified Trainings ( receive IACET CEUs & Certificate) eTraining Courses First Thursday Seminars On-Site Workshops Non-Certified Trainings ( receive standard FEMP Certificate of Completion) Frequent Webinars
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade Provides direct technical assistance and tools to agencies to increase utilization of existing alternative fuel infrastructure and increase selection and placement of alternative fuel vehicles. Federal Fleets Increases utilization of existing alternative fuel infrastructure - Fleet Sustainability Dashboard (FleetDASH). Assists in selection and placement of alternative fuel vehicles – NREL Optimal Vehicle Acquisition (NOVA) analysis.
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade Project Selection Applicants notified in June; Awards expected in August 2014 Cost Share Total project investment of $120M; FEMP funding of $5M with ratio of 24 to Project Types 3 CHP and 6 Renewable projects (specific projects to be announced soon) Federal Energy Efficiency Fund (FEEF) Provide direct funding through grants to U.S. Federal agencies for the development of CHP or RE capital projects at federally owned sites
Energy Exchange : Federal Sustainability for the Next Decade Questions? Federal Energy Management Program Contact Information Hayes Jones