Specifications include, but are not limited to: Step 1. Project kickoff. A kickoff meeting will be held to set customized goals and objectives including milestones. Step 2. Energy data assembly. Building energy use data will be assembled. The community will lead this effort with Consultant support. Step 3. Site review for energy project potential. Consultant will use Energy Star’s Portfolio Manager to calculate building energy use intensity. Consultant will provide training on Portfolio Manager to community. Step 4. Participant’s Workshop. Consultant will hold Participant’s Workshop to discuss preliminary findings. Consultant will highlight facilities with most potential for energy improvements. Onsite building visits may be included. Participant community will receive training and educational materials on energy saving best practices including case studies. Step 5. Detailed analysis. Consultant will analyze select high potential sites: • Compile additional data from site visits, interviews, and/or information requests • Schedule no-cost National Grid energy audits as needed • Review utility consumption and demand data; consider strategies to minimize cost • Analyze and list energy efficiency opportunities with cost-benefit estimates o Include no- and low-cost operational improvements and capital retrofits • Analyze and list options for solar, wind, energy storage, electric vehicle charging stations and other energy technologies with cost-benefit estimates.
