ENERGY EFFICIENCY AWARDS FOR THE FEDERAL SECTOR

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• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AWARDS FOR THE FEDERAL SECTOR
The following areas of energy efficiency are the focus of
this program:
o 'Improved performance, i.e., increased efficiency
and/or reduced consumption of energy
o New ideas for techniques, devices, equipment,. or
procedures,
o" Effective 'training ' programs for operators or
maintenance personnel,
o Rideshari'ng/mass transit use.
There may be other associated areas in energy efficiency
which merit recognition. The above should not, be. consid-
ered all-inclusive.
Generally, the period of eligibility for awards to be
presented in 1981 will be from the beginning of the
5/10 percent energy reduction program, directed by the
President's April 10, 1979, memorandum (April 1, 1979)
to the end of fiscal 1980. A person or organization
could have either performed exceptionally or been recognized
during this period for previous achievement.
Waivers will be considered for exceptionally meritorious
achievements which took place or were recognized outside
the period.
A. Statistics alone" may be inadequate to justify recogni-
tion. For instance, the following items may have
influence fuel consumption savings, but have little to,
do with individual efforts:
o Weather,
o Previous energy efficiency (e.g., those
individuals and organizations who took early
measures to ensure energy efficiency find it
difficult to achieve high percentage gains in
later years,
o Programmed replacement of old equipment., and
o Change of an organization's mission or responsi-
bilities.
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Further, it is most difficult to compare achievements in
one organization with another which has a different
mission.
Therefore, there will be no specific selection criteria.
Since public perception of significant achievement is of
primary importance, however, for awards associated with
energy or fuel savings (in contrast to new ideas, train-
ing programs, and ridesharing), the unit, organization,
installation, etc., at a minimum, must have achieved a
5% overall energy reduction or a 10 percent reduction of
automotive fuel in the period April 1, 1979 - March 31,
1980, as compared with the previous year. The entire
Federal department or agency of the nominated unit,
however, need not have made the 10 percent goal.
B. Federal departments and agencies may establish selection
criteria which are appropriate for their mission.
IV. ELIGIBILITY - All civilian and military personnel and organi-
zations are eligible.
Awards will be granted in two categories:
o Were directly responsible for the achievement of sig-
nificant energy savings or the conduct of a significant
program, e.g., a manager of an Employee Awareness or
Transportation Efficiency Program. Such effort may be
in the performance of duties or outside the scope of
job responsibility, e.g., drivers who dramatically
improved MPG are eligible,
o Provided outstanding effective leadership in support
of established energy conservation measures to a
degree that significantly improved the energy conser-
vation program, or
o Established or suggested new techniques, devices,
equipment, or modifications to existing procedures
which will/has improved energy efficiency.
2. Organizations which
o Significantly improved efficiency by some appropriate
measure such as reduced fuel consumption or improved
MPG,
o Significantly improved or maintained an exceptional
level of ridesharing as measured by the percentage
of employees who commute by public transportation,
car, and van pooling, or
o Initiated, developed, and implemented a particularly
effective energy conservation training program.
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Double awards (to both individuals and organizations)
for the same performance will not be made.
1. The President's Energy Efficiency Award. The highest
level will be a Presidential Award. This will be for
the most impressive achievements and will be limited
in number.
2. A National Energy Efficiency Award. The next level
will be for significant achievements, but not of the
caliber meriting the President's personal recognition.
These people will receive the next level award,
normally presented at either a regional or local
ceremony.
3. Department Awards. For achievements not submitted
to the national level, Federal departments and
agencies are encouraged to present certificates or
other appropriate recognition.
B. Organizations
Emphasis is on organizations with fewer than 2,000
people.
1. The President's Award. Similar to the above, indivi-
dual award. A "double E" (Energy Efficiency) flag
will be available for display by the receiving
organization. These awards are limited in number.
2. National Awards and Departmental Awards are similar
to the descriptions provided above for individual
awards. Organizations are encouraged to issue
certificates of appreciation for participation in
successful group efforts at the departmental level.
C. Contributions which result in tangible benefits, and
otherwise meet the criteria, may also be recognized by
cash awards within the framework of the Federal Incentive
Awards Program.
D. Contributions and achievements shouldibe made a part of
an individual's official personnel record. An achieve-
ment which is critical job element iii the regular senior
executive service review process, can also be recognized
in this program.
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A. Initiator. Any civilian or military member may nominate
an individual or an organization for an energy efficiency
award. The nomination should be made to the person's
immediate supervisor or the head of the organization's
next hierarchal level.
B. Nominations for awards should contain information in
sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the achieve-
ment (e.g., motor gasoline usage figures reflecting a
15 percent drop from previous year's consumption), and
will include the following:
1. Name, grade, classification, organizational title of
nominee(s) location, full mailing address, and a brief
statement of officially assigned duties for individuals.
For groups, the name, grade, and title of the head
of the organization nominated as well as the organiza-
tion name, location, and parent department or agency.
2. A description of the achievement (normally limited
to two pages) on which the nomination was based.
Reports, staff papers, or studies, however, may be
included.
3. Statement as to whether or not nominee(s) has/have
received any other award for this achievement.
4. A proposed unclassified summary of the nomination,
75 to 100 words, highlighting the significance of
the achievement, suitable,for use in the awards
presentation.
C. Nominations may be processed within a department or
agency by the Incentive Awards Review Board or its
equivalent in organizations without this formal body.
Ad hoc panels consisting of qualified individuals in-
volved in energy conservation may be used for evaluation
of nominations. These individuals may be included in
deliberations of Incentive Awards Boards if energy
efficiency expertise is not represented. Heads of
Federal agencies or departments will forward the most
deserving nominations to the President's Award for
Energy Efficiency Program for final screening.
D. Nominations should state explicitly which award is
recommended.
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E. Nominations to the President's Awards for Energy Effic-
iency Program are limited to 3/50,000 employees or
fraction thereof, aggregating both individual and organ-
izational submissions.
All nominations must be received no later than February 15,
1981, and hereafter, annually, by January 15, each year for
achievements during the previous fiscal year, by:
Chairman, People Working Group
Interagency Federal Energy Policy ("656" Committee)
U.S. Department of Energy (MS 1H031)
Room 1H066
Forrestal Building
1000 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, D.C. 20585
Announcement of this program will be by "656" Committee
memorandum to be printed subsequently in regular Federal
communications media.
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