The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will present a new First Thursday Seminar, Federal Thought Leaders Roundtable,from 1:30 to 3:00 pm EST on June 2, 2016. FEMP Director Timothy Unruh will facilitate a round table discussion on cutting edge topics among senior agency officials. Federal energy and environmental leaders will share insights and discuss sustainability goals, policies, and initiatives. Panel...

The US Department of Energy Federal Energy Management Program is pleased to announce the First Thursday Seminar Data Center Energy Efficiency Best Practices that will air on Thursday, April 7th, 2015 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm EST. This seminar will cover why energy-efficient data centers are critical, energy-efficiency opportunities, and energy management improvement processes. Topics include best practices for acquisition, benchmarking, performanc...

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...

FEMP Offers Training on Energy Efficiency Expert Evalutions The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) presents a new First Thursday Seminar on June 5, 2014 titled Energy Efficiency Expert Evaluations: A Customized Assessment Approach. Energy Efficiency Expert Evaluations are innovative, multi-disciplinary assessments that combine the best elements of retro-commissioning and energy audits. The instructor will be Ed...

Gain knowledge of the current legislative drivers relative to ASHRAE standards and which buildings fall under which standard. Learn about major changes in the most recent versions of ASHRAE Standard 90.1 and the International Energy Conservation Code. Understand the actual requirements of the standards, where to look for conservation measures, and how to determine if a building meets them. Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this seminar...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will host a live First Thursday Seminar webcast on Rethinking Operations & Maintenance for High Performance Buildings on June 6, 2013. Experts Sarah Jensen of FEMP and Michelle Slovensky of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will offer training about engagement programs for key stakeholders – including building owners, operators, and occupants ...

Federal On-Site Renewable Power Purchase Agreements Learn how to develop an on-site renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) on a Federal site to meet Federal mandates: Review key PPA considerations, including state, local and utility requirements and restrictions; Evaluate the technical and site feasibility for an on-site renewable energy project; Establish a multi-disciplinary team to successfully implement the PPA; Understand key considerat...

FEMP e-Training: Sustainable Institutional Change for Federal Facility Managers Learn practical information and action-based tools to change individual and organizational behaviors in support of energy efficiency and strategic sustainability goals: Apply the construct of "rules, roles, and tools” in support of energy efficiency and strategic sustainability goals Apply eight principles of institutional change to strategy development Devel...

FEMP eTraining: Launching a Utility Energy Services Contract (UESC): Getting to Yes! Learn how to develop and implement energy efficiency, water efficiency, and renewable energy projects on Federal sites under a Utility Energy Services Contract: Evaluate a serving utilities' interest and capabilities; Form the best team to include the right skill sets to get a UESC underway; Answer common questions that might be raised concerning authority, pr...

FEMP eTraining: Planning an Energy Assessment for Federal Facilities Learn how to manage the Energy Assessment process in Federal facilities and comply with executive orders and legislative mandates: Select the proper energy assessment type and prioritize facilities in most need of an energy assessment; Assemble an energy assessment team with the proper expertise; Conduct the energy assessment walkthrough and interview key personnel; Develop t...