Program Information

As governmental units seek to contain operational costs, create jobs, reduce emissions, and save energy through energy-related infrastructure improvements and initiatives, the Public Building Enhanced Energy Efficiency Program (PBEEEP) will provide assistance through an easy access approach that combines expert technical services and financing. Learn More

Participate

Any public building project in Minnesota having the purpose of energy-efficiency improvement is eligible to apply for Program participation. The primary activity of the project must be the purchase, installation, or improvement of public building equipment or operations. Once the application process has been completed, the project will be eligible to enter the Screening phase.

Case Studies

Case studies will be made available on PBEEEP projects as they become available. These case studies will high-light PBEEEP project outcomes, PBEEEP project framework and processes, and other project related information. Watch this space for details on forthcoming case studies.

Resources

Common Questions

For answers to common questions about PBEEEP, please check out the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).

Resources (Articles & Links)

For resources and reference information on Retrocommissioning/Recommissioning, energy information resources, and energy benchmarking, please visit our References page.

Program Partners:

PBEEEP State is a collaborative effort of the State Of Minnesota, Department Of Administration / Real Estate & Construction Services (ADMIN/RECS) and the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE). Click an organization's logo below for additional information.

Announcements

  • Providers: NCBC Presentations

    The 18th annual National Conference on Building Commissioning was held on May 25-26, 2010, in Chicago, Illinois. Presentations from the event can be found from the National Conference on Building Commissioning's website.

  • Application Phase 1 Open 08-06-2009

    A PBEEEP Overview for State Agencies kicked-off the program 08-06-2009. State Agencies are encouraged to begin participating in the program by completing an application form for energy projects planned for their sites. 

  • Provider Orientation 09-03-2009

    The first PBEEEP Provider orientation took place on 09-03-2009. Providers qualified to participate in PBEEEP must go through the Program Overview Orientation in order to respond to a PBEEEP project RFP. Contact CEE for additional information. 

  • PBEEEP Website Update 10-16-2009

    The first revision release of the PBEEEP Website occurred 10-16-2009. Site development continues at this time so check back often for updates and announcements. 

  • Prepare For PBEEEP

    State Agencies can prepare for PBEEEP by entering utility usage data into the Minnesota Benchmarking and Beyond (B3) tool for their sites. Having data populated in the B3 system will aid in streamlining the project process and facilitate long-term energy performance tracking. Contact The Weidt Group for additional information and assistance entering data.
PBEEEP was made possible with funding from the U.S. Department Of Energy and the Minnesota Department Of Commerce, Office Of Energy Security.