Small Projects and the Future of ENABLE

This training provides an introductory overview of how to do energy performance contracting for small projects specifically, but can apply to any projects seeking an expedited path. Students will interact with instructors who are experts in contracting and the technical aspects of project development. The training consists of an overview of the history of the ENABLE program, and potential alternative performance contracting pathways to consider for small projects and expedited projects now that the ENABLE program is no longer available.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Explore the available performance contracting vehicles that agencies can utilize to achieve energy and cost savings at their federal agencies with a focus on small and/or expedited project applications;
• Understand how to utilize the FEMP Contracting Vehicle decision tree to determine the best option for future agency project;
• Describe processes to implement ENABLE like projects using DOEs ESPC Direct-to-IGA process;
• Provide ESCO perspective and lesson learned on past ESPC ENABLE projects;
• Discuss the resources and services available that this streamlined path would provide to agencies.