Continuous Energy Improvement Program

About the Program

Category: County Resiliency (Best in Category)

Year: 2018

Montgomery County’s Continuous Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) combines the latest technology and staff expertise into a comprehensive in-house energy management unit that continually identifies and implements the most cost effective and beneficial energy savings opportunities across the County’s 428 facilities. Using a combination of powerful analytical tools available through EnergyCAP utility bill management software, 15-minute interval energy usage data from utility companies, information from the County’s building automation systems, and additional analytical tools developed by County staff, the Department of General Services, Office of Energy and Sustainability (OES) team monitors and analyzes energy and water use of County operations to identify facilities in greatest need of energy efficiency upgrades. Staff conduct detailed audits of the highest priority facilities and make recommendations for no-cost, low-cost, and capital-intensive energy and water saving opportunities that when implemented in 2018 through 2019 will yield $12,000 to $50,000 in annual savings per facility while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from building energy use.