Join FEMP and experts from DOE’s national labs to learn how Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESCs) can be used as a strategy for achieving energy and water efficiency goals. On day one of this three-day training, participants will explore how UESCs can reduce operational costs while addressing critical infrastructure priorities. The course covers the unique components of UESC projects—including limited competition requirements, funding approaches, and performance assurance—along with the key legislation and contracting mechanisms that make UESCs possible. Learners will also gain insight into best practices for developing acquisition plans and scopes of work that set UESC projects up for success and maximize opportunities to improve energy and water systems across federal facilities. NOTE: Attendees need to register for all three days of the training separately. This course is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training, and there is no registration fee to attend. CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of an online quiz and evaluation following the workshop.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Recognize how UESCs cut costs and address energy priorities;
- Understand the unique components of UESC projects, including limited competition requirements, energy conservation measures, funding methods, and performance assurance requirements;
- Recognize key authorizing legislation that enables UESCs, as well as the contracting mechanisms (e.g., GSA Areawide Contracts) that enable federal agencies to partner with utility companies.
