Nonprofits and Houses of Worship
The Energy Savers Nonprofit program serves as a one-stop shop for nonprofit organizations and religious institutions to save energy and money. It offers a complete evaluation of the building, expert advice on the best energy efficiency improvements, financing options, and construction management and oversight. The program staff will also follow up after work is complete to ensure that energy savings are achieved. The program staff is there to help every step of the way, making it easy and affordable for nonprofits and religious communities to implement efficient building improvements.
Apply now to take advantage of this offer here: http://www.cntenergy.org/buildings/energysavers/nonprofits/application/
For public sector buildings, our current program is directed at water and wastewater facilities only. For more information, contact Lindy Wordlaw, Energy Program Manager, at lindy@cntenergy.org or 773-269-4012.
Energy Savers Offers:
- Energy Analysis. An expert energy analyst will conduct an on-site inspection of each participating facility. This will involve gathering information on how the building is used, the building structure, systems, and equipment. This typically involves evaluation of heating, cooling and ventilation systems, lighting, water heating equipment, plug load, and structural elements such as the roof, walls, windows, doors, and foundation.
- Analysis Report. The energy analyst will provide a customized report recommending the most cost-effective energy efficiency improvements for your facility along with any relevant health and safety recommendations. The report lists recommended upgrades ranked by estimated savings and payback.
- Financing Options. The Energy Savers team will help organizations identify financing options and any available rebates or incentives that can help cover the cost of the recommended upgrades.
- Construction Management and Oversight. Expert building analysts will assist throughout the construction process. The program team can help develop a plan to implement energy improvements, work with building managers to review bids from contractors, and assist in scheduling and monitoring installation work.
Who can Qualify:
This program is open to nonprofit organizations and religious institutions located in the seven-county Chicago metropolitan region and the City of Rockford. For information on the Energy Savers program for other building types, click here: http://www.cntenergy.org/buildings/energysavers/.
Click here for more information on public sector buildings.
What is Energy Savers?
The Energy Savers program is run by CNT Energy, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that delivers economic and environmental benefits to households, building owners, and communities through energy efficiency and conservation. CNT Energy is an affiliate of the Center for Neighborhood Technology, a 34 year-old nonprofit organization that promotes urban sustainability.
