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2. Get an Energy Audit
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What is an energy audit?
As the price of energy continues to increase, the frequency of energy audits also tends to increase. Energy audits are an analysis or inspection of energy flows within a building or a process. They are generally conducted to identify areas where improvements can be made in energy performance and can assist in prioritizing the most cost effective energy efficiency improvements.
Are there financial/ technical resources available to support energy audits?
Yes, the list below provides many of the resources available in the mid-Atlantic region which support free or reduced rate energy audits. These services are offered through federal, state and local governments, as well as utilities. Private companies also offer energy audit services for a fee.
Below is a list of national and state programs that provide information on energy audits:
US Government
The Save Energy Now 
effort is helping U.S. industry reduce energy use, increase productivity, and avoid carbon emissions. Here you will find links to case studies that highlight the cost and energy savings achieved by manufacturers that have participated in Save Energy Now energy assessments.
Pennsylvania
PA DEP Site Visits
Regional DEP offices support energy management decision-making for businesses by providing information about alternative and renewable energy options, markets, and technologies relative to process heating systems, lighting, steam systems, motors, pumps, compressed air and more. Contact your Regional DEP office for more information.
PECO eValuator
PECO’s eValuator tool allows companies to monitor and analyze their electricity use through a web-based profiling application. Available to PECO customers only.
PPL Energy Demand Reduction
PPL Energy Services offers comprehensive solutions to increase your energy efficiency and save you money.
Virginia
The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative offers free energy audits to commercial, industrial, or government customers. The service involves a general walk-through "energy survey" or, if applicable, a more detailed and comprehensive facility audit. Potential Applicants include commercial, industrial, and government customers of Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative.
For more information, contact NOVEC's Business Development & Energy Services Division at (703) 392-1604 or (703) 392-1763 or toll-free at 1-888-335-0500, extension 1604 or 1763, or via e-mail at commind@novec.com.
West Virginia
Lighting Audits are available through the WV Division of Energy. Contact: Bill Willis, Program Coordinator, bwillis@energywv.org
