Resources Provided by the Host Company
Host companies are responsible to:
- Provide a dedicated, enthusiastic and supportive high-level project sponsor, as well as an accessible day-to-day manager
- Make relevant records and information available to the fellow (energy bills, purchase records, facilities records, etc.)
- Ensure the fellow has adequate support from relevant departments like facilities, IT and purchasing
- Invest in a building energy audit. If no energy audit has been performed or data is out of date, fellows should have access to internal engineers with the capability to identify efficiency upgrades.
- Pay for the fellow's salary
- Execute the investment plan presented by the fellow, where feasible
- Continue to track energy use on a ongoing basis
- Provide Environmental Defense Fund with updates on energy use, investments and implementation of energy efficiency measures six months, 1 year and 3 years after the fellowship is complete
Host companies have been asked to perform an energy audit before interns arrive. The intent is that interns can use the results of the audit to conduct financial analysis for recommendations.
If no energy audit has been performed or data is out of date, fellows should have access to internal engineers with the capability to identify efficiency upgrades.
Posted: 09-Sep-2009; Updated: 08-Oct-2009
