The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will present a new First Thursday Update webinar on February 4, 2016 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., 2016 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards Updates.

This First Thursday Update will provide current information on the 2016 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations for significantly improving energy and water efficiency in Government operations. Join this update to learn how to apply for this prestigious honor in 2016, including information on submission criteria and deadlines. 

Participants will learn to:

• Understand the purpose and history of FEMP’s award program, the application criteria and guidelines, and timeline

• Understand eligibility requirements, including the need to coordinate with individual agency coordinators to finalize and submit nominations, and nomination best practices

• Learn how to access application resources and the FEMP Central nomination submission portal

The instructor for this webinar is Jennifer Landsman, Assistant Manager for BCS Incorporated supporting the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP).

After completing a course evaluation, participants will receive a certificate of completion for this unaccredited webinar. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are not available for First Thursday Updates. 

FEMP First Thursday Updates are designed for federal energy and facility managers but are open to all individuals on the FEMP Training Search. 

The 60-minute training is free of charge, but advanced registration is required to obtain an Internet URL for the presentation. Registration for the broadcast will close on February 3, 2016. 

For more information, visit the FEMP Training page. 

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