Federal buyers are required to purchase energy-efficient products by statute and executive order. In addition, energy-efficient procurement offers substantial energy and financial savings potential throughout the federal government. This course offers federal contracting officers with a concise introduction to the the process of procuring energy-efficient products and includes actionable guidance as it applies throughout the contracting process.

Learning Objectives

By completing this course, you will learn to:

• Understand the benefits of energy-efficient product procurement;
• Understand federal requirements to purchase energy-efficient products;
• Identify covered product categories subject to efficiency requirements in product and service contracts;
• Write compliant contracts that effectively communicate efficiency requirements to vendors;
• Verify the delivery of energy-efficient products; and
• Utilize FEMP and ENERGY STAR web material to support these activities.