Energy Audit Program FAQs
Who is eligible for the program?
Commercial and industrial facilities, not-for-profit and private institutions, colleges and universities, K-12 schools, and state and local government facilities with annual electric costs of $75,000 or less. The facility must be an electricity distribution customer of National Grid, NYSEG or RG&E. Residential buildings (single or multi-unit) are not eligible for this program.

What areas does C.J. Brown Energy serve for this program?
C.J. Brown Energy has been selected by NYSERDA to implement the Energy Audit Program in Region 1, which covers the following counties:

Allegany Cattaraugus Cayuga Chautauqua Chemung

Erie Genesee Livingston Monroe Niagara

Ontario Orleans Schuyler Seneca Steuben

Tioga Tompkins Wayne Wyoming Yates

If you are located in a county outside of our region, please contact NYSERDA toll-free at 1-866-NYSERDA (1-866-697-3732) or visit their website at www.nyserda.org/energyaudit for the name of the company implementing the program in your area.

What's included in the energy audit?
An experienced energy engineer from C.J. Brown Energy will perform a walk-through analysis of your facility and evaluate the energy using systems. You'll receive a report that identifies savings opportunities and the cost of potential retrofits. The report also includes project financial analysis, strategies to purchase utilities at lower cost, and other valuable information to help you make informed electrical energy decisions. And, we provide implementation assistance in completing application forms, finding contractors, reviewing installations, and more.

Is there a charge for the energy audit?
Yes. The fee is $100 for facilities with annual electric costs of less than $25,000, and $400 for electric costs from $25,000 to $75,000.

Is an energy audit really worth it?
YES!!! It's a low cost investment that pays off, because C.J. Brown Energy focuses on realistic energy efficiency improvements that are cost effective to implement.

Are there incentives to implement the audit findings?
YES! You can be eligible for a reduced interest rate loan, incentives for the purchase and installation of energy-efficient equipment, and a refund of the energy audit fee. Add in the savings on energy costs, and you'll see that your energy efficiency improvements can actually pay for themselves!

How do I arrange for an energy audit from C.J. Brown Energy?
Simply complete an Energy Audit Request Form; fax or mail us a copy of your previous 12 months' utility bills along with the form; and mail us a check for the energy audit fee. We'll take it from there!

The above information is provided to introduce you to the New York Energy $mart^SM Energy Audit Program. Please call Lynne at C.J. Brown Energy at (716) 565-9190 or email us with any questions you may have.