Federal Projects

• Integrated Retrofits for Federal Projects
  Dr. Lisa Gartland, Positive Energy
  Case studies of federal integrated chiller retrofits are shown. These projects give examples of how to incorporate a comprehensive integrated retrofit into the federal procurement structure and bureaucracy.
  
• Chiller Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity Contract
  A guide with information about how to select, monitor, evaluate, and finance a chiller retrofit or replacement. This guide is geared towards federal agencies but contains valuable information pertaining to anyone considering purchasing a chiller.
  
• Energy Star Programs
  US Environmental Protection Agency
  The Energy Star Programs are voluntary partnerships to encourage the production and use of energy-efficient equipment. Includes programs for HVAC systems, buildings, lighting (the Green Lights Program), exit signs, small businesses, office products, homes and transformers. Participants in these programs receive technical support, software analysis tools, product information, manuals and publications, information about utility programs, and recognition for their initiative.
  
• Rebuild America
  US Department of Energy
  Rebuild America is a network of community partnerships working in alliance with the US Department of Energy. These partnerships work to improve the energy efficiency of multi-family and commercial buildings. They currently have more than 200 partnerships throughout the US.
  
• Rebuild America Financial Services
  U.S. Department of Energy
  Rebuild America Financial Services aids local partnerships in developing, financing, and implementing energy efficiency projects. It addresses a full spectrum of financing and contracting options to guide choices best suited for a particular customer. Rebuild America Financial Services also seeks to broaden financing choices available in the various states and to strengthen market support for energy investments.
  
• Analytical Software Tools
  U.S. Department of Energy, Federal Energy Management Program
  These analytical software tools are intended to be used at the facility evaluation and assessment stage of energy project development. The tools compare potential energy conservation measures by performing complex energy consumption analyses and modeling, as well as comparative life-cycle costing analyses. The tools are intended to help project designers choose conservation measures that are the most cost effective and environmentally friendly.
  
• Energy Efficiency Recommendations
  US Department of Energy, Federal Energy Management Program
  This web site lists a wide array of energy efficient products, including appliances, lighting, commercial equipment and industrial equipment.
  
• Federal Procurement Challenge
  US Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program
  This is a voluntary, government wide commitment using the buying power of the federal government to support and expand markets for today's best energy and water efficient products.
  
• Financing Alternatives
  U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program
  FEMP's Financing Team provides policy guidance and technical and contracting assistance related to private sector funding for Federal energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation projects. This section contains guidance on how agencies can fund these projects. Also contains information on federal ESPC and Super-ESPC programs.
  
• DOE Building Technologies Program: Chillers
  US Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program
  This web site provides an overview of chiller technology and offer useful links to tools and guidelines for buying chillers to realize operation cost savings, energy savings, and prevent pollution. These guidelines are useful for non-federal chiller replacements also.