Get Local Government Energy Audit Program Guidelines & Application ...

The Local Government Energy Audit Program offers financial incentives for local governmental agencies in New Jersey to subsidize the costs of conducting energy audits. This guide provides detailed instructions on how to complete the application form online, ensuring clarity and support throughout the process.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your application

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the application form and open it for editing.
2. Review the guidelines provided in the document to determine eligibility for the program. Ensure your agency is a local government agency, owns the buildings to be audited, and is served by a regulated New Jersey utility.
3. Complete Part A of the application form. This includes providing contact information and confirming eligibility by checking all applicable boxes.
4. Develop a preliminary Scope of Work in consultation with program staff. This document outlines the tasks to be performed by the selected Energy Auditing Firm.
5. Select a prequalified Energy Auditing Firm using the provided list in Appendix A. Solicit proposals based on your Scope of Work.
6. Submit Part B of the application form, including the selected firm's cost proposal, the finalized Scope of Work, and any other required documents such as a governing body resolution.
7. Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will receive an Application Approval Notice. This notice is valid for six months.
8. Contract with the approved Energy Auditing Firm to conduct the energy audit. Ensure that the audit is completed within the six-month timeframe.
9. After receiving the Energy Audit Report, submit it along with the Energy Audit Incentive Request Form to request the first incentive payment.
10. Implement the recommended energy efficiency measures and submit the Measures Implemented Form along with relevant invoices to request the second incentive payment.

Start your application process online now and take advantage of the funding available for energy audits!