Energy-Efficient Product Procurement for Federal Agencies (Brochure)
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FEDERAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Energy-Efficient Product Procurement for Federal Agencies The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) supports Federal agencies in identifying energy- and water-efficient products that meet Federal acquisi- tion requirements, conserve energy, save taxpayer dollars, and reduce environmental impacts. This is achieved through technical assistance, guidance, FEMP helps Federal agencies evaluate energy-consuming products to select the most and efficiency requirements for energy- efficient, life-cycle cost effective options.Photo credit: iStock 11881809 efficient, water-efficient, and low standby power products. • EPAct 2005 mandates Federal agen- DOE and the U.S. Environmental cies to incorporate energy efficiency Protection Agency (EPA) sponsor four Federal Mandates criteria into relevant contracts and programs with the authority to identify Recognizing the benefits of energy-effi- specifications. appropriate product types and set cient products, Congress and multiple performance levels according to these Presidents passed several laws and • The Energy Independence and requirements. These programs include regulations mandating their purchase Security Act (EISA) of 2007 [amend- FEMP-designated products, ENERGY by Federal agencies, including: ing NECPA Section 8259b], E.O. STAR, low standby power products, 13423, and E.O. 13221 require and WaterSense labeled products. A • The Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of Federal agencies to purchase energy- 2005 [amending the National Energy complete list of product types along consuming products with a low with additional resources are outlined Conservation Policy Act (NECPA) standby power level of 1 watt or less. Section 8259b] and Executive Order in this publication. (E.O.) 13423 both require Federal • E.O. 13514 requires 95 percent of Covered Product Categories agencies to purchase energy-con- new contract actions, task orders, suming products that are ENERGY and delivery orders for products Federal regulations (10 CFR 436) STAR® qualified or meet FEMP- and services to be energy efficient, state that the above mandates apply designated efficiency requirements. water efficient, bio-based, envi- to only energy-consuming products ronmentally preferable [Electronic within a product category covered by Product Environmental Assessment ENERGY STAR or FEMP. Other In this Document Tool (EPEAT) certified], non-ozone energy-consuming product categories • Federal Mandates depleting, contain recycled content, do not have to meet these mandates, • Covered Product Categories or non-toxic or less toxic alternatives in which case agencies may use any • Exceptions where such products meet agency products that meet their needs. A list of • Impacts of Energy-Efficient covered product categories is provided Product Procurement performance requirements. later in this document. Agencies should • Efficiency Requirements These procurement requirements are carefully check program criteria for • FEMP-Designated Products • ENERGY STAR Qualified codified in the Federal Acquisition exclusions. Products Regulations (FAR) Part 23. FAR Part • Low Standby Power Products 23 also requires agencies to include Exceptions • WaterSense Labeled Products a clause from FAR Part 52.223-15 in EPAct 2005 Section 104(c) lists pro- • Available FEMP Assistance all contracts and solicitations when curement exceptions also listed in FAR • Online Resources Part 23.204. “An agency is not required • Additional Resources acquiring or specifying energy-consum- ing products. to procure an ENERGY STAR or 2 FEDERAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FEMP-designated product if the head impact Federal agencies have on the Guidance for of the agency determines in writing environment. Manufacturers and that: Vendors Water efficiency is also an integral a) No ENERGY STAR or FEMP- part of a comprehensive resource FEMP designates product efficiency designated product is reasonably management plan. Due to prolonged requirements and not specific available that meets the functional droughts and increasing demand, water products. Only products meeting requirements of the agency; or is becoming scarcer for several Federal program-referenced testing procedures facilities across the U.S. Water also may be characterized as meeting FEMP b) No ENERGY STAR or FEMP- efficiency requirements. Manufacturers requires significant amounts of energy designated product is cost effective for treatment and delivery. Using are encouraged to attain verification over the life of the product taking from an independent third party. water-efficient products helps agencies energy cost savings into account.” meet reduction goals, ensure adequate Manufacturers should characterize Impacts of Energy- water supplies, and save energy. products as “meeting FEMP-designated Efficient Product Institutionalize Change: The Federal efficiency requirements” and not as a Procurement Government is the largest buyer of “FEMP-designated product.” All energy and water consuming products. manufacturers are strongly encouraged Federal acquisition of energy-efficient By setting high performance standards to accompany such claims with a link to products can save energy, save money, for these products, Federal procure- the appropriate FEMP website reduce environmental impacts, and ment requirements can institutionalize reference. For example: institutionalize change. change and potentially shift entire mar- kets to a greater level of efficiency. This This product meets FEMP-designated Energy Savings: EISA 2007 requires increases the availability of energy- and efficiency requirements for PRODUCT Federal agencies to reduce energy con- water-efficient products and reduces CATEGORY, placing it in the top 25 sumption intensity each year compared costs for all consumers. percent of equivalent products for to a fiscal year (FY) 2003 baseline. energy efficiency. Visitwww.femp. Purchasing energy-efficient products is energy.gov/procurement for more often a cost-effective energy conserva- Purchasing Specifications information. tion measure (ECM) to help agencies DOE and the U.S. Environmental meet this mandate. Guidance for Federal Protection Agency (EPA) sponsor four Procurement Officers Cost Savings: Federal purchasers programs with the authority to identify may assume that products meeting covered product categories and set FEMP designates efficiency efficiency levels: requirements for product categories, ENERGY STAR and FEMP- but not specific products. To determine designated efficiency requirements are • FEMP-designated products life-cycle cost effective. In this context, if a product meets FEMP-designated • ENERGY STAR efficiency requirements, compare life-cycle cost effective means the manufacturer efficiency data to the operating cost savings for an energy- • Low standby power products FEMP efficiency requirements. It is then efficient product during its functional • WaterSense labeled products recommended that agencies ensure the lifetime is equal to or greater than FEMP designates efficiency require- required test procedure has be used any additional costs at the time of ments within covered product catego- and performed/verified by an purchase. Identifying, purchasing, ries that offer significant energy savings independent third party. and properly installing these products for the Federal Government. ENERGY in Federal facilities results in reduced STAR and WaterSense aim for signifi- Find energy-efficient product energy and water consumption and life- cant savings on a national basis and requirements and test procedures on cycle cost savings. Due to their higher tend to focus on consumer products. the FEMP website at return on investment (ROI), efficient Different from ENERGY STAR and www.femp.energy.gov/procurement. products cost Federal agencies less to WaterSense, FEMP does not designate operate, saving taxpayer dollars. or label specific products. Reduced Environmental Impact: The A complete list of covered product combustion of fossil fuels to generate categories and additional resources are energy emits greenhouse gas emissions, provided later in this document. such as carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrous oxide (NOX), and sulfur dioxide (SO2). Procuring energy-efficient products decreases energy usage and its result- ing pollutant emissions, lessening the FEDERAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 3 FEMP-Designated Product The final step is for FEMP to verify power data information in the FEMP that products meeting the top 25 per- Standby Power Data Center. This Categories cent requirement are available from online resource lists products and FEMP product efficiency requirements three or more sources. In most cases, their standby power usage. Additional set minimum efficiency levels for prod- Federal purchasers are required to information is available at www.femp. uct categories that have the potential consider multiple sources when justify- energy.gov/standby. to generate significant Federal energy ing a purchase. WaterSense Labeled Products savings. When a product type has successfully WaterSense is an EPA-sponsored part- Federal agencies use a wide variety completed this process, FEMP issues nership program that promotes water of energy-consuming products. efficiency requirements and guidelines efficiency and enhances the market for While many are covered by the that encourage Federal agency acquisi- water-efficient products, programs, and ENERGY STAR program, some are tion and use. practices. Products not. Congress authorized FEMP to carrying the