University System of Georgia Strategic Plan

Challenge

The USG will meet best-in-class energy usage levels.

Action

Identify energy conservation opportunities and set energy conservation targets

Activities for Implementation

• Initiate implementation of Systemwide project on energy conservation

• Issue RFP to institutions for energy conservation proposals

• Conduct institutional energy audits

• Participate in statewide energy benchmarking project

• Work through obstacles for energy services contracts

Baseline Measure & Targets

Baseline Measure	January 2008 Target	January 2009 Target	January 2010 Target	January 2011 Target	January 2012 Target
Make strategic investments in projects with payback potential based upon requests from institutions (RFP)	Award first round for institution conservation projects Establish energy usage baseline	Benchmark usage with peer institutions/ systems Continue funding Develop energy standards for new construction	Continue funding Provide energy management training	Continue funding Implement system to track costs/usage	Achieve best-in-class energy usage levels

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