VACo and Virginia Energy to host free seminar on energy programs that counties can implement to reduce electricity costs
On May 20 – VACo and Virginia Energy (Virginia Department of Energy) will host “Unlocking Energy Savings and Demand Response Opportunities for Local Governments.” This hybrid online and in-person event will take place from 9am to 12:30pm at the VACo Training Center, which is located at 1207 East Main Street in downtown Richmond.
The agenda will include an introduction and local government case studies on state-run Energy Savings Performance Contracting and Demand Response programs. Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) is a budget neutral approach that implements facility improvements using guaranteed energy and water savings to cover financing costs, eliminating the need for capital budget allocations. Demand Response (DR) turns your ability to temporarily reduce electricity usage into revenue. Through this program local governments are paid to reduce energy use during peak demand periods, thereby reducing constraints on the electric grid to provide customer power.
Please RSVP here to attend in-person (refreshments provided) or online.
VACo Contact: Joe Lerch, AICP