Federal On-Site Renewable Power Purchase Agreements provides Federal energy and facility managers and contracting officers with knowledge and skills to develop an on-site renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) on a Federal site. On-site renewable energy generation projects help agencies meet Federal mandates, including EPAct 2005, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, Executive Orders 13423 and 13514, and agency Strategic Sustainability Performance Plans. This course will describe the components of a PPA, including the benefits of PPAs, getting a PPA contract underway, PPA project development considerations, and requesting and evaluating PPA proposals. Early "go or no-go" considerations are reviewed, along with technical, legal, and contractual requirements of PPA.
Learning Objectives
By completing this course you will learn to develop the skills to evaluate the PPA as an option for renewable energy generation on a Federal site and initiate the contracting process by learning to:
- Review key considerations concerning state, local, and utility requirements and restrictions;
- Consider the technical and site feasibility for an on-site renewable energy project;
- Establish a multi-disciplinary team to successfully implement the PPA;
- Understand key factors in the areas of contract basics, land use, environmental compliance, infrastructure needs, and financial arrangements; and
- Understand the Request for Proposal process, key approvals, and FEMP support and assistance.
NOTE: On March 19, 2015, President Obama signed Executive Order 13693: Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade. E.O. 13693 supersedes E.O. 13423 and E.O. 13514 in authority.