FAR 52.223-15 - Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products

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Prescribed in 23.206
Effective Date:	1 December 2007
Clause or Provision:	Clause
Provision or Clause Number:	52.223-15 - Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products
Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract:
Required:
Applicable:	Time and Materials/Labor Hour; Facilities; Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Fixed Price, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Communication Services; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Fixed Price, Construction; Cost Reimbursement, Service; Fixed Price, Service; Cost Reimbursement, R&D; Fixed Price, R&D; Indefinite Delivery; Transportation; Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase); Utility Services; Commercial Items
Optional:	Leasing of Motor Vehicles
Subject:	Envirnomental
ProcurementType:
Contract Threshold:
Prescription Overview:	Prescription Unless exempt pursuant to 23.204, insert the clause at 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products, in solicitations and contracts when energy-consuming products listed in the ENERGY STAR® Program or FEMP will be— (a) Delivered; (b) Acquired by the contractor for use in performing services at a Federally-controlled facility; (c) Furnished by the contractor for use by the Government; or (d) Specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance.
Clause Overview:	Clause (a) Definition As used in this clause— “Energy-efficient product”— (1) Means a product that— (i) Meets Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency criteria for use of the Energy Star trademark label; or (ii) Is in the upper 25 percent of efficiency for all similar products as designated by the Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program. (2) The term “product” does not include any energy-consuming product or system designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions (42 U.S.C. 8259b). Energy Consuming Products (b) The Contractor shall ensure that energy-consuming products are energy efficient products (i.e., ENERGY STAR® products or FEMP-designated products) at the time of contract award, for products that are— (1) Delivered; (2) Acquired by the Contractor for use in performing services at a Federally-controlled facility; (3) Furnished by the Contractor for use by the Government; or (4) Specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance. Applicability (c) The requirements of paragraph (b) apply to the Contractor (including any subcontractor) unless— (1) The energy-consuming product is not listed in the ENERGY STAR® Program or FEMP; or (2) Otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. Additional Information (d) Information about these products is available for— (1) ENERGY STAR® at http://www.energystar.gov/products; and (2) FEMP at http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement/eep_requirements.html.
Important Notes/Requirements:
Subcontract Threshold:
Incorporated by Reference:	Yes
Uniform Contract Format:	I
Editor:	Marshall

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