offered by
Green Communities Division
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

Energy Management Services (EMS)

An alternative procurement method for energy saving performance contracting

Energy Management Services (EMS), defined in section three of M.G.L. 25A, is a type of Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) that provides a performance guarantee from the company that installs the equipment. EMS is an alternative public procurement method used to purchase energy conservation measures, energy efficiency and water conservation measures and onsite energy generation.

What you need to know

Why EMS?  EMS Procurement Assistance and Enforcement  Guidelines  Keys to a Successful EMS Contract  Model Documents 

More Information

Additional Resources

Energy Management Services Guide 3.0 (PDF 631.35 KB)
EMS Regulations - 225 CMR 10.00 (PDF 573.05 KB)
EMS Regulations - 225 CMR 19.00 (PDF 594.42 KB)
Federal Energy Management Program Measurement and Verification Guidelines (PDF 1.57 MB)
Example Measurement & Verification Plan (PDF 282.05 KB)
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