STATE and LOCAL GOVERNMENT:: On-site Assistance
The following resources are available to state and local government interested in supporting energy conservation efforts in Georgia by improving energy efficiency in buildings and facilities. If you have any questions about the Governor’s Energy challenge, email us at energy@gefa.ga.gov.
Energy Suppliers
Contact your utility company for energy audits or technical training:
University of Georgia Engineering Outreach Service
The Engineering Outreach Service provides practical solutions to Georgia industries, communities, and agencies to achieve profitability, sustainable development, and conservation. Go to www.engr.uga.edu for more information.
Southface Energy Institute
Southface is an Atlanta based non-profit organization promoting sustainability in homes, workplaces and communities though education, training and technical assistance. Visit www.southfaceonline.org for free online educational modules on a variety of sustainability topics.
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
AEE’s website includes information on the Certified Sustainable Development Professional, the World Energy Engineering Congress and other energy efficiency resources.
Find a local chapter click here.
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
BOMA’s website contains information for building owners, managers, developers, leasing professionals, medical office building managers, corporate facility managers, asset managers and others, including the BOMA Energy Efficiency Program and the Green Resource Energy and Environment Network.
Find a local chapter click here.
Georgia Institute of Technology Enterprise Innovation Institute
The Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute helps enterprises improve their competitiveness through the application of science, technology and innovation. Services include training, technical assistance and low- or no cost energy audits for qualified industrial enterprises.
International Facilities Manager Association (IFMA)
IFMA is the largest professional organization for facility managers and provides energy efficiency and other sustainability resources through its website’s “Green Zone”.
Find a local chapter click here.
National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO)
NAESCO is the national trade association for energy services companies that provides information on energy services performance contracting and other energy efficiency financing options.
United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
The USGBC is a national non-profit organization that administers the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system and provides publications, research and other material that demonstrates the cost-effectiveness of high performance buildings.
Find a local chapter click here.
Find a LEED Accredited Professional.
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