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The Utility Savings Initiative (USI) is a comprehensive, multi-programmed approach to reduce utility expenditures and resource use in public buildings. The sectors served are state agencies, UNC system institutions and affiliates, community colleges, K-12 public schools and local municipal and county governments.

The goals of USI are to ensure that:

An agency strategic energy plan is developed;
Agency personnel receive appropriate training and resources;
No- and low-cost operation and maintenance conservation measures are implemented;
Investment in energy projects will be encouraged;
Performance contracts, or guaranteed energy savings contracts, will be promoted to fund comprehensive energy projects; and
All agencies and universities are billed on the most economical utility rate schedule.

To achieve these goals, this Initiative pursues multiple strategies, utilizing both representatives from the agencies and universities and private contractors.

One of our most popular programs is the Energy Management Diploma, a 14-session class which is offered free of charge to public agency employees. For more information contact Len Hoey at 919-733-1891.