VA Directive 0055
July 28, 2003
term commodity acquisition plans. The plans will include findings, recommendations, and a
strategic implementation plan. The CAA will review the following:
(1) Cost effective commodity purchasing;
(2) Analysis of the regulated/deregulated environments;
(3) Availability of area-wide contracts;
(4) Long-term consolidation of commodity purchase(s); and
(5) Utility audits to validate costs in relationship to commodity consumption and tariff
schedules.
c. Energy Investments. Energy investments are necessary to fulfill energy goals and
requirements. The energy investment strategies will be accomplished through financial
decisions ranging from appropriated funds (major construction, minor construction, non-
recurring maintenance) to third-party alternative financing (enhanced-use leases, energy
savings performance contracts, and utility energy savings contracts). VA will take actions to
implement an efficient Department-wide investment strategy that will include the following:
(1) Performing energy assessments (phase I is the commodity acquisition assessment);
(2) Establishing appropriate baseline (consumption and cost);
(3) Identifying energy conservation measures, and energy needs and deficiencies;
(4) Developing and evaluating investment proposals and energy-efficient product
procurements based on life-cycle cost analysis;
(5) Developing short- and long-term investment plans, prioritization strategies, and funding
strategies using the investment decision matrix;
(6) Obtaining agency-required approvals;
(7) Procuring, implementing, and installing investments; and
(8) Conducting measurement/verification of investment goals.
d. Reporting. A Web-based data collection and reporting system will be deployed in the
future. All administrations and staff offices must put in place management processes to
document and measure progress toward federal energy efficiency goals, and to confirm that
energy management performance goals are being met. The reporting process will include:
(1) Establishment of a VA energy database (which may include the use of existing
databases) and verification of data entered into the database;
(2) Quarterly energy reporting from all administrations and staff offices;
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