Is your school or local unit of government looking for ways to reduce your energy use and save money? A new program could be just what you’re looking for to finance your energy efficiency projects.
The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources provides technical, contractual and financial assistance to state agencies, local government units, school districts, and institutions of higher learning that elect to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements through Guaranteed Energy Savings Contracts.
The state has negotiated master contracts with eleven Energy Services Companies (ESCOs) to provide Energy Savings Performance Contracting Services. The program will be available to local government units via a Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
The intent of this program is to maximize job creation and operational cost savings through investment in public facilities with the goal of reducing aggregate energy consumption by 20 percent throughout all state agencies.
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Learn more in person: CERTs will be hosting three upcoming events in August to help local units of government better understand GESP and how to use performance contracting to finance energy efficiency improvements. To learn more about these events, or to register please click on the event below that interests you:
