FEMP Digest: Spotlight on eProject Builder

Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Federal Energy Management Program  FEMP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17, 2015 News Upcoming Training Conferences and In-Person Training On Demand eTraining      Spotlight on eProject Builder                        Track ESPC Project Data with eProject Builder eProject Builder (ePB) is a free web-based system for entering and tracking energy savings performance contracting (ESPC) data through the life of a project. ePB was developed, and is being maintained by, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab on behalf of DOE. The initial version, which went live in June 2014, was developed primarily for federal projects, but has since been modified to accommodate performance contracts from all sectors. Energy service companies (ESCOs) use two key components: An Excel-based "data template" — very similar to the current task order (TO) schedules used for FEMP Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Army Corps Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) projects — that the ESCO uses to input project data, develop project scenarios, and upload data to the on-line database The on-line system with its user interface, where project data are uploaded, accessed, and tracked. The advantage of the data template is that ESCOs can share prospective project scenarios with their customers, who in turn will be able to review the scenarios, see the formulas, and even conduct their own sensitivity analyses by modifying key variables in the spreadsheet. The on-line system will allow projects to be tracked through their performance periods, as well as included in a growing database of ESPCs for benchmarking. These ePB system features serve to raise the transparency and accessibility of ESPCs. The system is fully operational, and a number of agency-ESCO pairs have registered and plan to use the tool in developing projects. The benefits of ePB include standardized ESPC data collection, transparent calculations for project scenarios, and electronic task order schedules. FEMP encourages interested parties to attend one of the training sessions (see information below) to learn more about the benefits of the system. For more information visit the FEMP ePB webpage or contact epb-support@lbl.gov. News  New Case Study Highlights 85% Savings in Parking Lighting   The case study provides an overview of how the Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) achieved 85% energy savings in parking lighting at one of its parking sites on base. This project was part of a major overhaul of its outdoor lighting (replacing 2,000 fixtures with LED lights), while  boosting safety and security throughout the site. MCBQ was recently recognized by the Lighting Energy Efficiency in Parking (LEEP) Campaign for Highest Percentage Energy Savings in a Retrofit at a Single Parking Area. The LEEP Campaign encourages facilities to install energy-efficient lighting and controls to cut energy use with the overall goal of achieving 500 million square feet of high-efficiency parking lighting by March 2015. FEMP encourages federal sites to join the LEEP Campaign and take advantage of resources, tools, and technical assistance related to high efficiency parking lot and parking structure lighting, and to be recognized for their successes. To learn more about the LEEP Campaign for federal users, visit the website. Join today! Nomination Period for 2015 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards Open  Each year the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), in conjunction with the Federal Interagency Energy Management Task Force, sponsors the Federal Energy and Water Management Awards to highlight and honor outstanding federal agency achievements in energy, water, and fleet management.  To download this year's nomination criteria, visit the FEMP awards Web page.FEMP is also offering a one-hour informational webinar on February 25 and March 19 that will provide an overview of the 2015 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards criteria and eligibility requirements, as well as tips on how to prepare nomination narratives. Click here to register. The Awards Nomination website will open to accept nominations later this week and all final nominations must be submitted through the nomination site by April 30, 2015. For more information on the Federal Energy and Water Management Awards, please contact FEMP_Communications@ee.doe.gov. Back To The Top Upcoming Training  February 24 and 26, 2015 Webcast (Live Training): eProject Builder Introduction/Demonstrations FEMP and LBNL will present three (identical) introduction/demonstration sessions on eProject Builder. The sessions will be interactive, with both a call-in phone line and webinar portion. While all are welcome, the training will be particularly valuable for ESCOs and federal representatives that are either approaching, or early in, the investment grade audit stage of their projects. Participants will be offered access to a test site to let them experiment with the system before making any decision about using it for actual projects. The available dates and times are: Tuesday, Feb. 24th, 1:00-2:30 EST Thursday, Feb. 26th, 2:00-3:30 EST To participate in one of the sessions, you will need to log in to www.readytalk.comwith "participant code" 4952370 shortly before the start of the webinar. The call-in line is 866-740-1260, access code 4952370 (same as the participant code). If you would like further information on the sessions or to receive a calendar invitation, please e-mail LBNL's Estuart@lbl.gov. March 17, 2015 Webcast (Live Training): Placing UESC Task Orders Under the GSA Areawide Webinar provides attendees with an overview of the contracting options and services available from their local utility companies to engineer, finance and install cost effective energy and water savings projects. Participants will be walked through the typical project process, from the audit phase to commissioning the equipment. Highlights include introducing participants to Utility Energy Services Contracting and help them determine if this alternative financing opportunity is right for them. Please follow the link to register for this webinar training. March 23, 2015   Webcast (Live Training): Utility Barriers and Solutions to RTU Controllers Incentives Advanced RTU control retrofits offer the potential for incredible energy savings and may include other benefits as well including demand response, fault detection and diagnostics, and improved thermal comfort in the right applications. However, utility programs have struggled to find the right way to support this technology in their incentive programs. Experts from stakeholder organizations across the market will join the Advanced RTU campaign to present on the Barriers and Solutions to RTU Advanced Retrofit Controls incentives that utilities across the country are currently facing. Whether considering upstream or downstream audiences, performance or prescriptive incentives - utility programs have the opportunity to transform the market. Making the most of that impact is what this webinar is about. Please follow the link to register for this webinar training. Back To The Top Conferences and In-Person Training Opportunities  Data Center Energy Practitioner Training March 2-4 - San Francisco, CA   FEMP has partnered with the data center industry to implement a program to standardize the process of evaluating the energy status and efficiency opportunities in data centers. This one- or three- day training will provide individuals with the skills needed to perform accurate energy assessments in data centers. The key objective of the Data Center Energy Practitioner (DCEP) Program is to accelerate energy savings in the dynamic and energy-intensive marketplace of data centers. Students completing the course are eligible to take an examination to become a certified energy practitioner. For more information about this live training in San Francisco, CA, including tuition fees, please visit DOE's Center of Expertise for Data Center Energy Efficiency in Data Centers, or contact mherrlin@ancis.us. Energy Efficiency Exchange 2015 August 11-13 - Phoenix, AZ   Join project management implementation specialists and subject matter experts at a training event that speaks to the challenges and opportunities of energy consumption, sustainability, energy efficiency and energy security in and across federal agencies. Continuing education units will be offered for all training sessions currently being planned. Secure your spot today! Register as a federal attendee Register as a non federal attendee Show your support for Energy Efficiency Exchange 2015 by downloading the Energy Efficiency Exchange 2015 graphic and adding it to you email signature. Additional information is available on the FEMP website or you can contact us. Back To The Top On Demand eTraining FEMP works in partnership with the National Institute of Building Sciences' Whole Building Design Guide to offer online On Demand eTraining courses to help federal agencies develop core competencies and comply with energy efficiency, renewable energy, water management and sustainability requirements. Certified FEMP trainings award IACET-accredited continuing education units (CEUs). Please visit FEMP's eTraining site for a complete list of training offerings. First Thursday Seminars are hosted in partnership with the National Institute of Building Sciences Whole Building Design Guide, and designed for federal energy and facility managers, but are open to all individuals through the On Demand First Thursday Training service, where one can even retake past seminars. Back To The Top Explore the FEMP News page to discover up to date news and developments at the Federal energy Management Program. EERE Blog The EERE Blog highlights interesting and exciting news and updates for energy professionals. EERE Events Calendar The EERE Calendar shows upcoming events, trainings and speeches concerning Department of Energy.

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