This First Thursday Update will provide current information on the 2016 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations for significantly improving energy and water efficiency in Government operations. Join this update to learn how to apply for this prestigious honor in 2016, including information on submission criteria and deadlines.

The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program is pleased to announces its first First Thursday Update: Strategic Planning for Renewable Energy Deployment: REopt. The update will air January 7th at 1:30pm to 3:00pm EST. The update will provide current information about how to develop a strategic approach to enterprise-wide renewable energy deployment, including systematic approaches to meet agency-wide strategic sustainability go...

The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will present a new First Thursday Seminar on December 3, 2015 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm: E.O. 13693: Recent Developments and Implementation Updates. The seminar will cover major goals of E. O. 13693 and provide examples of technologies and concepts the Department of Energy and other federal agencies are using to meet the goals. The seminar will also cover assistance that FEMP...

ABLCNext is the largest gathering of advanced bioeconomy senior leadership on the West Coast — focusing on advanced low carbon fuels, chemicals, and materials, advanced foods, seed and trait development, crop & soil technology, drones & robotics, and waste mitigation.What happens at ABLCNext? Companies coming out of stealth, product and project milestone announcements, key policy movements, media coverage of all of the above; ton...

GET MORE SAVINGS OUT OF YOUR ESPC! Learn about innovative solutions for deep savings. Overcome commonly misperceived barriers and take advantage of otherwise overlooked savings opportunities Implement unconventional energy conservation measures (ECMs) using proven methods and best practices This course provides an expansive look at four representative topics - - Demand Response Programs - Combined Heat and Power/Cogeneration - Irrigation Effic...

The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will present a live eTraining course on June 24, 2015 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm EST on Energy Management Basic Training- Tools and Resources for Results. This new FEMP eTraining course is presented in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Army, Office of Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (OACSIM). This course provides federal personnel with a concise...

The Department of Defense continues to be the largest single acquirer and user of energy and energy systems and technologies in the world. While most continue to be petroleum and petroleum-based products, there is also a steadily growing market for alternative energies. In addition, DoD and the Services are investing heavily in new technologies to improve energy efficiency and management, whether at fixed installations or in the deployed, mobi...

FEMP presents its latest On-Demand Training course on Advanced Energy Savings Performance Contracting The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) has launched its latest eTraining Course, Energy Savings Performance Contracts: Advanced Guide, for no-cost, on-demand access. In this course, FEMP Technical Lead Kurmit Rockwell offers in-depth instruction on energy savings performance contracting, including primary...

Celebrate Mardi Gras and Raise Money for Kids in NeedThe AFCEA Energy leadership committee is hosting the first-ever government IT Mardi Gras Ball to support The Comfort Crew for Military Kids, a science and technology focused educational group for children. Don’t miss a great opportunity to connect with your colleagues in the Energy community and support children of military families.About the BallThe Mardi Gras Ball features live music...

The ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit is an annual conference and technology showcase that brings together experts from different technical disciplines and professional communities to think about America’s energy challenges in new and innovative ways. Now in its sixth year, the Summit offers a unique, three-day program aimed at moving disruptive energy technologies out of the lab and into the market. Join other energy industry experts, tho...