Procurement Initiatives
Empower Procurement initiatives address common challenges and barriers faced by buyers and sellers at multiple points within the DER product procurement process. Learn more about each initiative and how it can help your organization reach its sustainable, carbon-conscious purchasing goals. Want to get involved? Just let us know.
E-Fleet
The E-Fleet Procurement Initiative (PI) will focus on addressing common gaps to improve the adoption of electric fleets across diverse sectors.
E-Buildings
The E-Buildings PI helps sustainability and facilities managers plan and execute electrification projects in municipal buildings.
Products
The Products PI is designed to provide an opportunity for buyers to learn more about energy-efficient products and possible opportunities for cost savings.
Contracting
This PI helps buyers understand and improve their contracts and solicitations.
Benchmarking
This PI provides guidance on measuring and assessing procurement practices to help buyers understand where improvements can be made.
DER Consulting Practices
The full diagnostic PI. This Procurement Initiative provides a comprehensive deep analysis of an organization’s procurement Roles, Rules, and Tools (RRT).
Services
The Services PI offers public agencies resources to analyze their current processes for finding qualified DER service professionals.