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Prescreening Analysis

Evaluate the Energy Performance of Your Facility Compared to Benchmarks

Assess the energy performance of your facility by comparing it against established industry benchmarks determined by the Department of Energy’s BETTER tool. This evaluation helps identify how your energy usage stacks up against similar organizations and pinpoints areas for improvement.

Assess Potential Energy Savings

Calculate the potential energy savings that could be achieved through various energy-efficiency upgrades. This assessment provides a clear projection of the cost savings and environmental impact reduction your nonprofit can expect.

Review the Organizational Structure and Financial Health of Your Nonprofit

Examine the organizational structure to ensure it supports efficient decision-making and project implementation. Additionally, analyze the financial health of your nonprofit to ascertain its capability to sustain long-term energy improvement projects.

DOE Pre-approval Criteria for Receiving Retrofit Funds

If your organization is selected to receive retrofit funds, we’ll work with you to compile the following information:

  • Submit proof of 501c3 status.
  • Provide the SAM.gov registration number - use name of organization for registered 501c3. Check your organization is registered at SAM.gov, which is necessary for eligibility to receive federal grants. Go to SAM.gov and ensure you have access to your 12-digit Unique Entity ID. This registration ensures your nonprofit’s legitimacy and operational status, aiding in the smooth processing of grant applications.
  • Submit a proof of building ownership.
  • Submit a retrofit project summary (RPS), to summarize nonprofit priorities, building energy audit results, and retrofit budget details.
  • Submit information on whether the building has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places or if known if the building is eligible for such designation and pictures of building.
  • Provide a certification that the building is not located in 100-year floodplain or other hazard zones.
  • Confirm that recommended retrofit projects are within the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) Statement of Work. Otherwise, an Environmental Questionnaire (EQ-1) should be submitted to DOE for final determination describing any physical modifications and ground-disturbing activities as required by NEPA.
  • Ensure selected laborers, contractors, and subcontractors meet Davis-Bacon Act Compliance.
  • Check that all the specified equipment to be installed comply with Build America Buy America (BABA) requirements.