Notice2024-06100
Notice of Request for Information on Measurement and Verification Guidelines for Performance-Based Contracts
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Published
March 22, 2024
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Abstract
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on updates to the measurement and verification (M&V) guidelines for performance-based contracts. The M&V guidelines provide procedures for verifying and quantifying the savings resulting from energy-efficient equipment, water conservation, improved operation and maintenance, renewable energy, and cogeneration projects installed under performance-based contracts. DOE seeks to update the existing guidance.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 57 (Friday, March 22, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20459-20460]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-06100]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Notice of Request for Information on Measurement and Verification
Guidelines for Performance-Based Contracts
AGENCY: Office of Federal Energy Management Program, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Request for information (RFI).
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on
updates to the measurement and verification (M&V) guidelines for
performance-based contracts. The M&V guidelines provide procedures for
verifying and quantifying the savings resulting from energy-efficient
equipment, water conservation, improved operation and maintenance,
renewable energy, and cogeneration
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projects installed under performance-based contracts. DOE seeks to
update the existing guidance.
DATES: Responses to the RFI must be received by April 19, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Interested parties are to submit comments electronically to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1b564d2e352b5d7e7e7f797a78705b736a357f747e357c746d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bff2e98a918ff9dadadbdddedcd4ffd7ce91dbd0da91d8d0c9">[email protected]</span></a>. Include ``M&V Guidelines Update'' in the
subject line of the email. Only electronic responses will be accepted.
The draft ``M&V Guidelines: Measurement and Verification for
Performance-Based Contracts Version 5.0'' is located at <a href="https://www.energy.gov/femp/measurement-and-verification-federal-energy-savings-performance-contracts">https://www.energy.gov/femp/measurement-and-verification-federal-energy-savings-performance-contracts</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions may be addressed to Priya
Stiller, 240-252-9592, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7b2b0912021a55280f1217171e093b130a551f141e551c140d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="09597b607068275a7d6065656c7b496178276d666c276e667f">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)
has drafted an update to the FEMP M&V Guidelines: Measurement and
Verification for Performance-Based Contracts Version 4.0, released in
November 2015. Draft edits to the current version include clarification
on the application of M&V options used in performance-based projects,
based on review of the FEMP energy savings performance contract (ESPC)
program and feedback from stakeholders; and a reorganization of and
additions to the guidance for specific energy conservation measures in
Section 6.0. The appendices reflect DOE ESPC indefinite-delivery,
indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) program-specific outline updates for the
required M&V plan, post-installation report and annual report.
Similarly, the Risk Responsibility and Performance Matrix has been
updated to reflect the most recent version (2023) of the DOE ESPC IDIQ
contract requirements. The draft guidelines would remain applicable to
all performance-based contracts.
The draft ``M&V Guidelines: Measurement and Verification for
Performance-Based Contracts Version 5.0'' is located at <a href="https://www.energy.gov/femp/measurement-and-verification-federal-energy-savings-performance-contracts">https://www.energy.gov/femp/measurement-and-verification-federal-energy-savings-performance-contracts</a>.
Confidential Business Information: Pursuant to 10 CFR 1004.11, any
person submitting information that he or she believes to be
confidential and exempt by law from public disclosure should submit via
email, postal mail, or hand delivery two well-marked copies: one copy
of the document marked ``confidential'' including all the information
believed to be confidential, and one copy of the document marked ``non-
confidential'' with the information believed to be confidential
deleted. Submit these documents via email or on a CD, if feasible. DOE
will make its own determination about the confidential status of the
information and treat it according to its determination.
Signing Authority: This document of the Department of Energy was
signed on March 14, 2024, by Mary Sotos, Director, Office of Federal
Energy Management, pursuant to delegated authority from the Secretary
of Energy. That document with the original signature and date is
maintained by DOE. For administrative purposes only, and in compliance
with requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the
undersigned DOE Federal Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to
sign and submit the document in electronic format for publication, as
an official document of the Department of Energy. This administrative
process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon
publication in the Federal Register.
Signed in Washington, DC, on March 19, 2024.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2024-06100 Filed 3-21-24; 8:45 am]
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