Benefits

The SRC will enable organizations to save energy by making it easier for people to learn how they can make a difference and encouraging them to persuade decision-makers in their institutions to commit to take action. Actions can range from learning about products and services available at no cost, or tracking and measuring energy use, to implementing comprehensive energy retrofits and energy upgrades in their facilities. SRC's Technical Support Team has developed strategies for the target institutions in the member states.

Through the 30–month project, the SRC intends to: (1) directly influence at least 1,300 institutions—encouraging them to promote a culture of energy efficiency and establish best management practices; and (2) transform 10 percent of the organizations influenced—indicated by at least one building upgrade project within the institution under way that demonstrates best energy efficiency design and practices. If successful, the multi–state program will become self-sustaining after a 30–month start-up period supported by SRC.