Advice to Project Estimators

Local governments must use appropriate consultants or contractors to provide the technical and cost data that is central to the EE&CBG application. The quality of this information will directly impact a project's competitiveness when the PDC evaluates applications to recommend for funding. The PDC encourages local governments serious about seeking EE&CBG funds to engage qualified consultants (architects, engineers, or energy service companies) or very experienced contractors to provide the required information. An investment in these services will be rewarded with a more competitive application. It is important that these consultants/contractors provide more than a cost estimate. Applications that lack documentation of the project's energy impact will not fair well in the evaluation process. The The PDC has prepared a fact sheet titled Advice to Individuals and Firms Providing Estimates that is meant to give a better understanding of the EE&CBG features that will impact cost. You will find a link to the fact sheet in the right hand column. We urge you to provide this information to those working on your project.