Notice of Request for Information on Measurement and Verification Guidelines for Performance-Based Contracts, 20459-20460 [2024-06100]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 57 / Friday, March 22, 2024 / Notices Contracted Services, and its alternate I require a contractor to report annually, in the System for Award Management, on the services performed under the contract or order, during the preceding Government fiscal year. Specifically, the contractor is required to report the following: the total dollar amount invoiced for services performed during the preceding fiscal year; and the number of direct labor hours, including subcontractor hours (when applicable), expended on services performed during the previous Government fiscal year. This information collection will provide DoD with the ability to identify and report annually to Congress, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 4505, on the inventory of contractor service contract actions. As an adjunct, the information will support DoD’s total force management and in making strategic workforce planning and budget decisions pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 129a. Jennifer D. 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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maya Goodwin, Acting Designated Federal Officer, EWAB; email: EWAB@ hq.doe.gov or at 240–597–8804. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:15 Mar 21, 2024 Jkt 262001 Purpose of the Board: The 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board (EWAB) advises the Secretary of Energy in developing a strategy for the Department of Energy (DOE) to support and develop a skilled energy workforce to meet the changing needs of the U.S. energy system. It was established pursuant to section 40211 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Public Law 117–58 (42 U.S.C. 18744) in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. 10. This is the eighth meeting of the EWAB. Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 3 p.m. eastern time on April 16, 2024. 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[FR Doc. 2024–06099 Filed 3–21–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Notice of Request for Information on Measurement and Verification Guidelines for Performance-Based Contracts Office of Federal Energy Management Program, Department of Energy. ACTION: Request for information (RFI). AGENCY: 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 20460 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 57 / Friday, March 22, 2024 / Notices projects installed under performancebased 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 MV5.0Feedback@hq.doe.gov. 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 https://www.energy.gov/femp/ measurement-and-verification-federalenergy-savings-performance-contracts. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions may be addressed to Priya Stiller, 240–252–9592, Priya.Stiller@ hq.doe.gov. 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, postinstallation 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 https:// www.energy.gov/femp/measurementand-verification-federal-energy-savingsperformance-contracts. 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[FR Doc. 2024–06100 Filed 3–21–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 4678–053] New York Power Authority; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Preliminary Terms and Conditions, and Preliminary Fishway Prescriptions Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: New Major License. b. Project No.: 4678–053. c. Date Filed: May 25, 2022. d. Applicant: New York Power Authority (NYPA). e. Name of Project: Crescent Hydroelectric Project (Crescent Project or project). f. Location: On the Mohawk River in Saratoga, Albany, and Schenectady Counties, New York. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 h. 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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 [www.gpo.gov]
[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 
[email protected]. 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 https://www.energy.gov/femp/measurement-and-verification-federal-energy-savings-performance-contracts.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions may be addressed to Priya 
Stiller, 240-252-9592, [email protected].

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 https://www.energy.gov/femp/measurement-and-verification-federal-energy-savings-performance-contracts.
    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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