DOE Webcast April 7: Utility Energy Service Contracts and Energy Project Incentive Funds

March 16, 2011

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will present a webcast on Utility Energy Service Contracts and Energy Project Incentive Funds on Thursday, April 7, 2011.

Presenters Julia Kelly of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Phil Coleman of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and David McAndrew of FEMP will discuss how Federal agencies can partner with local utilities to fund energy improvement projects. The seminar will provide an overview of:

  • The purpose and benefits of Utility Energy Service Contracts
  • Authorizing legislation and primary contracting methods
  • Steps for successful project implementation
  • Available resources for assistance
  • Rules and best practices for Energy Project Incentive Funds

FEMP encourages participants to e-mail or call-in their questions before and during the program to receive tailored advice from the experts during the live "Q&A" segment. Questions mailed before the program can be sent to FTS@energyworkshops.org.

The 90-minute training is free of charge, but you must register in advance with FEMP to obtain an Internet URL for the presentation. The broadcast, titled "Utility Energy Service Contracts and Energy Project Incentive Funds," will take place Thursday, April 7, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Eastern.

Register to attend the online seminar.

FEMP First Thursday Seminars are no-cost training opportunities to help Federal energy, environmental, and fleet professionals plan and execute projects to help meet Federal goals and requirements. For more information, visit the FEMP First Thursday Seminars website.