Since 1994, FEMP SAVEnergy Action Teams have provided energy and water audits to Federal facilities that comply with Federal life cycle costing and fuel neutrality protocols. Under the existing blanket purchase agreement with 18 competitively selected audit firms, SAVEnergy audits help identify energy conservation measures that make the most sense and screen for opportunities to help Federal facilities make more efficient use of water. The current agreement has been extended so that FEMP can provide this service through March 1999.
Efforts are now under way to issue a solicitation for a new four-year contract.
The new contract is scheduled to be in place mid FY 1999. FEMP will take the lessons learned during the first four years of the SAVEnergy program to enhance the services provided to the Federal customer. A second new feature that will be available under the new contract is full-scale water conservation audit services. Unlike the water conservation screening now provided, agencies desiring greater detail can request an actual water conservation audit in their SAVEnergy report. A third new feature is for Federal facility managers requiring a quick assessment of the overall energy efficiency opportunities throughout the entire facility.