DOE Announces Energy Fitness Program

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a new

Energy Fitness Program, aimed at promoting the role of energy service companies (ESCOs) in financing and implementing energy improvements in buildings. The Program is participating, with the National Association of Energy Service Companies, in an accreditation program for qualified energy service providers. Two reports are available: “Energy Savings Performance Contract Case Studies,” and “The Energy Efficiency Project Manual.” The program appears to be aimed primarily at state and local government bodies but is available to all interested parties. For more information, visit the Web site: www. ornl.gov/EFP/, or contact Patrick Hughes at Oak Ridge National Laboratory: 423/574-9337, 423/574-9329 (fax), pj1@ornl.gov (e-mail).