School Energy Management Program (SEMP)
Energy Efficiency Planning & Consultation in an Era of Cost Containment.
The School Energy Management Program (SEMP) has been serving Vermont schools since 1993. We help Vermont schools to reduce costs by providing practical advice on energy efficiency and money-saving capital improvements.
The School Energy Management Program offers expert consultation, helping schools maximize energy efficiency, reduce energy budgets and improve the learning environment. SEMP's knowledge of school planning, budget preparation and decision-making uniquely qualifies us to help you navigate energy management decisions.
Working closely with Efficiency Vermont and the Vermont Department of Public Service SEMP complements the expertise of architects and engineers, helping them to focus on all cost-effective energy efficiency opportunities available to your school. Energy efficiency saves money, conserves natural resources and protects the environment. It simply makes sense!
Resource.
As part of the Vermont Superintendents Association, SEMP offers core services at no direct cost to Vermont schools.
SEMP's specific focus allows us to offer independent third-party insights throughout your planning process. These non-biased recommendations prove valuable to both school boards and the public.
Energy Management.
If you are considering or planning school improvements, take full advantage of this opportunity to maximize energy efficiency. Call SEMP for energy efficiency consultation in any of these areas:
- Renovations and additions
- New construction
- Equipment acquisition
- Electric energy efficiency, in partnership with Efficiency Vermont www.efficiencyvermont.com
- Energy efficiency projects
- Utility billing
- Renewable energy biomass heating systems
For more information, contact Norm Etkind, Program Director at semp@vtvsa.org
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants.
The Vermont Department of Education will be awarding grants for
energy efficiency and conservation soon! The initial application
deadline is December 8th.
Below is a Powerpoint from the grant workshop that was held on November 20, as well as a sample application form and a link to the Public Service Department RFP for the ARRA grant program.
Powerpoint on applying for the grant
Link to PSD's Grants Page with the RFP (scroll down to the "Fund Opportunities" section)
Attachments
Facility Operating Plan Template
This Facility Operating Plan Template was created by VSA-SEMP for schools to use. It facilitates the creation of an operating plan to properly manage buildings for efficiency and educational atmosphere.