Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) is hosting a session focused on increasing electricity demand and its impact on federal facility utility bills. Specialists from FEMP, the General Services Administration, and the Defense Logistics Agency Energy will present and discuss national and regional electricity cost trends.
The session will provide insights into the factors affecting electricity prices, including infrastructure investments, data center expansions, capacity limitations, and fuel cost fluctuations. It will also address retail choice and vertically integrated market conditions influencing costs for federal customers.
Attendees will learn practical strategies to manage and reduce electricity expenses in federal facilities, such as improved procurement methods, tariff analysis, and demand management best practices. This training is designed to support federal energy managers in budget planning and energy procurement amid evolving cost uncertainties.
FEMP offers this training live and on-demand as part of its mission to build a skilled workforce for constructing, operating, and maintaining cost-effective federal facilities. Courses cover financing, facility optimization, fleet management, energy security, and more. Accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training, FEMP awards continuing education units for completed courses.
Experts leading the session include professionals from FEMP, GSA, DLA Energy, Enel X Advisory Services, the National Laboratory of the Rockies, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.