Technical Assistance with Verification of VGS Annual Energy Efficiency Savings Claims

The Vermont Department of Public Service is seeking a qualified contractor or team of contractors with expertise in energy efficiency program verification and evaluation to support the verification of Vermont Gas Systems’ (VGS) annual energy savings claims and progress toward quantitative performance indicator targets for the years 2024 through 2026. The project involves conducting statistical sampling at both the program and project levels, with a particular focus on evaluating savings for complex and custom projects within VGS’s Commercial and Industrial Programs. The selected contractor will provide technical assistance to ensure the accuracy and validity of reported energy savings, thereby supporting the department’s oversight and program performance measurement efforts. The solicitation was issued on January 7, 2025, with a deadline for questions set for January 17, 2025. Responses to vendor inquiries will be provided by January 22, 2025, and interested vendors must submit their proposals by February 7, 2025. The contract is expected to be valued between $500,000 and $1,500,000, and the work will be performed within Vermont. The project aims to enhance the verification process for VGS’s energy efficiency initiatives, ensuring reliable measurement of program impacts and progress toward established goals. For further details or to submit a bid, interested parties can contact Keith Levenson via email or phone.