James Zellander, Clean Energy Program Manager

James Zellander serves as the Clean Energy Program Manager for the Pbs Regulated Utility Procurement Division within the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service. In this role, he leads the strategic procurement of electric power, natural gas, and energy efficiency solutions to decarbonize federal facilities nationwide. He specializes in structuring and executing Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and other performance-based acquisitions that deliver measurable reductions in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. His work directly supports the federal government’s sustainability goals by enabling long-term, risk-shared partnerships with energy service companies to modernize infrastructure without upfront capital costs. Zellander collaborates closely with qualified Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and utility providers that have the technical capacity to deliver comprehensive retrofits, including lighting, HVAC, building automation, and renewable energy integration. His procurement approach favors vendors with proven track records in ESPC implementation, demand-side management, and utility incentive coordination. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable, his engagements typically involve large-scale, multi-year partnerships with firms experienced in federal energy performance contracting frameworks. Zellander’s procurement activity shows no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability and lifecycle cost efficiency over socioeconomic categorization, though small businesses are not excluded and may compete on equal footing based on technical merit and performance history. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 221122 — Electric Power Distribution — encompassing grid-connected energy supply, distributed generation, and grid resilience enhancements. He specializes in procuring utility-scale renewable energy, demand response services, and integrated energy management systems that support federal facility electrification and net-zero objectives. His domain expertise lies in navigating complex utility regulatory frameworks and aligning federal energy goals with regional grid operator requirements.