Procuring Energy-Efficient Products
Doing Business with the Government
Spending $10 billion each year on energy-using products, the Federal sector holds a special opportunity for companies selling energy-efficient and green products. Information on doing business with the Federal Government is available.
Federal agencies are required to procure energy-efficient products. FEMP produces purchasing specifications to help Federal buyers comply with these procurement requirements.
This section outlines FEMP's energy-efficient products program, including:
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Federal Requirements: Outlines Federal laws and regulations surrounding the purchase and use of energy-using products.
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Purchasing Specifications: Provides energy performance requirements for energy-efficient products by category.
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Product Designation Process: Defines the FEMP-designated products program with information on how FEMP designates performance categories and listing criteria.
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Energy Cost Calculators: Provides tools to calculate energy cost savings possible by switching to more efficient products.
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Model Language: Provides standard language to include in contracts involving the purchase and use of energy-using products.
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Additional Resources: Outlines publications, software, and procurement tools to aid in the purchasing of energy-efficient products.
Benefits
The Federal Government is the largest volume buyer of energy-consuming products in the world. By procuring energy-efficient products, Federal buyers can reduce energy consumption and achieve enormous cost savings. The aggregate effect of these purchasing decisions is enormous.
In addition to improving the Federal Government's energy performance, Federal procurement of energy-efficient products can also have an impact on the worldwide market. By setting a clear standard for energy performance, Federal procurement requirements can shift the market toward greater production of energy-efficient products. That, in turn, improves availability and reduces cost for all consumers.
Purchasing "green" products helps reduce our impact on the environment. The Office of the Federal Environmental Executive (OFEE) provides links to green purchasing information.