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Local Government Energy Audit Program
The Local Government Energy Audit (LGEA) Program offers no cost energy audits to local government agencies, state agencies, K-12 public schools, public agencies, state colleges and universities, and 501 (c)3 non-profit agencies looking for ways to save energy and the environment.
Status
Applications are open
Schedule
Open year-round
Program Contacts
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About the Program
The Local Government Energy Audit (LGEA) Program offers no cost energy audits to local government agencies, state agencies, K-12 public schools, public agencies, state colleges and universities, and 501 (c)3 non-profit agencies looking for ways to save energy and the environment. When your audit is complete, you'll have a list of recommended, cost-justified measures and facility upgrades that will help reduce operating expenses and, in many cases, improve the health and productivity of the buildings' occupants.
The entire audit process including customer assistance, application processing and auditing will be performed by TRC, the Program Manager for New Jersey's Clean Energy Program (NJCEP).
Program Participation
141,114,837 sq. ft. audited
This is the equivalent of 805 U.S. Capitol Buildings or 94 Libraries of Congress
Identified 411,892 MWh in annual electric savings
This is the equivalent of avoiding 307,395,715 pounds of coal burned or the energy use of 37,164 homes for one year
3,264 final reports
Reports delivered to 378 different customers/entities across New Jersey
Identified 834,524 MMBtu in annual fuel savings (gas, oil, propane)
This is the equivalent to avoiding 20,299 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles driven for one year or 15,602 tons of waste recycled instead of landfill
Reports
Use the links below to view our past participants and completed audit reports.
LGEA Audit Reports A-MLGEA Audit Reports N-ZProgram ParticipantsProgram Eligibility
Buildings eligible for the LGEA Program include, but are not limited to:
New Jersey Colleges and Universities
501(c)(3) non-profit agencies
Government offices
Courtrooms
Town Halls
Police and Fire Stations
Waste water treatment facilities
Maintenance facilities
Schools
Community Centers
NJCEP will subsidize 100% of the cost of the audit, up to an incentive cap, so there are no out-of-pocket expenses associated with services provided under this program.
Program Process
Other ways to benefit from the program once your audit is complete:
- ESIP Program: The LGEA satisfies the first step in the Energy Savings Improvement Process (ESIP), for applicants interested in pursuing this additional program.
- Free Additional Opportunities: LGEA offers add-on scope options for eligible facilities such as:
- A more in-depth study for PV systems if there is interest, and the facility is appropriate
- An electrification study for suitable facilities
- ENERGY STAR(R) Building Certification and ability to continue to benchmark buildings through ENERGY STAR
- Follow Up: The LGEA Team is committed to helping you reach your energy goals. The team will follow up with you after you complete the program to see if you need assistance with next steps, have remaining questions, or would like to review the results again.
Application Forms
Interested in the LGEA Program?
If you are interested in participating in the LGEA program and would like the program staff to contact you regarding the program, please complete the interest form:
Application Forms
A complete application requires the LGEA Application, LGEA Workbook, and Utility Bills and must be submitted to LGEA@NJCleanEnergy.com. State of New Jersey owned or leased facilities are required to submit water bills along with all energy bills.
- LGEA Application
- LGEA Workbook
Issues gathering utility bills?
Contact us to submit a Fuel Release Authorization to your provider(s), which allows us to work directly with the utility on your behalf. Please contact the LGEA team at LGEA@cleanenergy.com for assistance. Staff members are eager to assist!
Program Documents
The Program Guide and Program Scope will provide a more detailed overview of the program to help you get started.
- Program Guide
- Program Scope