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Title: Buy Energy-Efficient Products: A Guide for Federal Purchasers and Specifiers

Program Document ·
OSTI ID:1279501

In a single year, energy-efficient product purchases could save the federal government almost a half billion dollars worth of energy. By purchasing products that exceed the minimum required efficiency levels, buyers can save the government even more energy and money. Federal employees and contractors must take an active role in ensuring that the government receives products that meet efficiency requirements. This document provides an overview of product purchasing requirements and shows you how to write compliant contracts, find funding, and confirm product compliance.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1279501
Report Number(s):
NREL/FS-6A42-66621; DOE/GO-102016-4880
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English