EESI Technical Advisory Committee

A seven (7) member body that includes two Ex-Officio members representing Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Tennessee Valley Authority, and  five (5) engineers and architects chosen by the Council pursuant to the provisions of T.C.A. § 49-17-103. The Technical Advisory Committee members serve at the pleasure of the Council and provide technical resources including:

1.     Establish Energy efficient design and technology guidelines for all kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) school facilities, including, but not limited to, lighting and HVAC guidelines, as well as establishing criteria whereby projects that have been warranted for a predetermined energy use shall be eligible;

2.     Establish methodology guidelines for post-audit verification of energy efficiencies achieved, if any by qualifying capital outlay projects awarded by the council;

3.     Establish guidelines for commissioning verification controls to monitor on an ongoing basis the efficiency and effectiveness of qualifying capital outlay projects awarded by the council, including recommendations for utilization of energy managers where feasible; and

4.     Any additional duties required by the council in furtherance of the council’s goals.