[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 245 (Wednesday, December 23, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68259-68260]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-30476]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) Process Improvement 
Working Group Meeting

AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of 
Energy (DOE).

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a public meeting of the Federal Energy 
Management Program (FEMP) within the Office of Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy on Measurement and Verification for energy savings 
performance contracts.

DATES: The public meeting will be held Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 
8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585. Call-in number: 301-903-0626.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/financing/espcs_publicforums.html, or contact Katy Christiansen at 
[email protected], (202)-586-7930.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to provide an 
opportunity for the public to present comment on measurement and 
verification for energy savings performance contracts. Information on 
the current ESPC program at DOE can be found at http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/financing/espcs.html. DOE is considering 
changes for the purpose of improving quality assurance throughout the 
life of ESPC contracts.
    Tentative Agenda: Agenda will include the following:
     M&V Dashboards.
     Development of M&V Plans.
     M&V Templates.
     Performance Period M&V.
     FEMP ESPC Life of Contract Services.
     Emerging Technologies for ESPCs.
     Comment periods after each presentation.
    The meeting is open to the public. DOE invites participation by all 
interested parties.
    For information on:
     The agenda,
     Facilities or services for individuals with disabilities,
     Requests for special assistance,
     Requests to present or speak.
Contact: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/financing/espcs_publicforums.html or Katy Christiansen at 
[email protected], (202) 586-7930.
    Minutes: DOE will designate a DOE official to preside at the public 
meeting. The meeting will not be a judicial or evidentiary-type public 
hearing. A stenographer will be present to record and transcribe the 
proceedings. The minutes of the meeting will be available for public 
review and copying at the Freedom of Information Public Reading Room; 
Room 1E-190; Forrestal Building; 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.
    Public Participation: DOE reserves the right to schedule the order 
of presentations and to establish the procedures governing the conduct 
of the public meeting. After the public meeting, interested parties may 
submit further comments about the proceedings. The public meeting will 
be conducted in an informal, conference style. Each participant will be 
allowed to make a prepared general statement (within time limits 
determined by DOE) before discussion of a particular topic. DOE will 
permit other participants to comment briefly on any general

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statements. At the end of all prepared statements on a topic, DOE will 
permit participants to clarify their statements briefly and comment on 
statements made by others. DOE representatives may also ask questions 
of participants concerning other matters relevant to ESPCs and may 
accept additional comments or questions from those attending, as time 
permits.

    Issued in Washington, DC on December 15, 2009.
Richard Kidd,
FEMP Program Manager.
[FR Doc. E9-30476 Filed 12-22-09; 8:45 am]
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