Building Operators Training Program 2022-2023

Program Summary
Effective building operation is essential for a building to perform optimally. Efficient buildings are only efficient when managed to utilize the systems appropriately. Training of building operators will give the staff needed skills to reduce the energy use in their building through operational and equipment changes.

To address these issues EGLE Energy Services will offer financial incentives to reduce the registration costs of training for operators of public and non-profit buildings in Michigan. Project work must be completed between the establishment of a grant agreement with EGLE and 8/31/2024.

Eligibility Requirements
Any organization is eligible to apply.

Funding Amount
A total of $20,000 is expected to be made available for this funding opportunity. Each eligible operator is eligible to receive $400 in training cost assistance.

Award Process
Submitted applications will go through an evaluation and risk assessment. Selected applicants will be sent a grant agreement that depicts the terms and conditions of the award. EGLE WILL NOT FUND ANY PROJECT WORK THAT HAS STARTED BEFORE A GRANT AGREEMENT HAS BEEN MADE AND EXECUTED.

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* 1. Organization Information

Organization Name

Address

City

State

ZIP

County

Website

Federal ID # (TIN/EIN)

Unique Entity ID (required for federal awards) To register, go to SAM.gov

State of Michigan SIGMA Vendor Self Service ID # (Begins With "CV" or "VS") To register, click HERE

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* 2. Organization Type

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* 3. Contact Information for Project Manager

Contact Name

Contact Title

Organization

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 4. Contact Information for Authorized Negotiator

Contact Name

Contact Title

Organization

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 5. Does the applicant have experience conducting or organizing training programs such as described in this RFP?

Yes

If yes, please describe the previous energy management work and upload any relevant documents.

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* 6. Requested award amount (maximum is $20,000).

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* 7. State the problem and describe the need for the proposed project.

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* 8. Provide a concise overview of the proposed project.

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* 9. List the task(s) that the applicant seeks to complete with this proposal (according to Section III-D in the RFP) and describe how each task will be accomplished.

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* 10. Briefly describe the plan to dispose of any materials generated as a result of the proposed project (e.g., old light bulbs, appliances, etc.).

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* 11. Anticipated Project Deliverables

Number of Buildings Benchmarked

Number of Buildings Audited

Number and Type of Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Number and Type of Renewable Energy Projects

Annual Cost Savings ($/year)

Annual Electricity Savings (kWh/year)

Annual Natural Gas Savings (ccf/year)

Other Impacts (e.g. water savings, labor reduction, safety improvements, enhanced production, etc.)

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* 12. Anticipated Project Timeline

Start Date

End Date (No Later Than 8/31/2024)

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* 13. Will the applicant use any utility rebates for the proposed project?

Yes

Unsure

If yes, please provide the name of the applicant's utility provider and indicate what rebates will be used.

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* 14. Has the applicant received $750,000 or more in federal awards during their current fiscal year?

Yes

If yes, please list the federal awards and upload the most recent copy of the applicant's A-133 audit.

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* 15. Does the applicant have any pending litigation or existing legal obligations which may impact their ability to perform the proposed project?

Yes