Climate Services

Most small organizations don’t have the luxury of an Energy Manager or Director of Sustainability on staff to track energy use and emissions. That’s why C3 is excited to offer low- or no-cost technical expertise for local businesses and non-profits! Coles Jennings, a certified auditor and engineer with over 15 years of experience, can conduct an energy assessment, carbon footprint analysis, and project facilitation for your organization.

We believe that local organizations can act collectively to make a big difference!

 

  • Pro bono services: Non-profits, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions in Charlottesville City and Albemarle County.

    Low-cost services: Local businesses of all shapes and sizes.

  • Organizations receive:

    • ASHRAE Level I energy audit and overview of your building’s energy savings potential

    • For organizations with vehicles, analysis of your fleet’s fuel efficiency and carbon footprint

    • Written report outlining the findings of the preliminary energy assessment include:

      • Energy and carbon footprint

      • Recommended solutions, with emphasis on feasible and cost-effective actions

      • Estimated return on investment (ROI) for budget and operations planning

    • Follow-up coaching to help implement solutions, including connection to financial resources and referrals to service providers

    • Continued energy monitoring to assess the impact of energy upgrades and track GHG emissions reductions

    • Participating organizations can:

      • Quantify and baseline their energy costs (electricity, gas, and fuel)

      • Cut operating expenses

      • Improve building conditions and occupant health

      • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

    • Increased energy efficiency has a positive financial impact for many years. Many strategies will pay for themselves very quickly!

    • Readily available technology, like solar, can reduce utility costs in buildings by up to 50% putting net-zero in reach for many organizations.

    • Coles Jennings, C3’s Director of Corporate Sustainability, is a Professional Engineer, LEED Accredited Professional, AEE Certified Energy Auditor, and ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling Professional. He brings over 15 years of commercial building engineering experience with a passion for sustainability, energy conservation, and affordability.

Success Stories

Check out our first case study below we published in March of 2023. We will add more good news as the clients we work with reap the rewards of taking action!