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Shared RCM

The WSU Extension Energy Program, in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Commerce, is assisting cities and counties in establishing and implementing long-term energy efficiency strategies in the buildings sector through a Shared Resource Conservation Manager (RCM) Program.

Many local governments would like to have a RCM program, but do not have utility bills large enough to warrant a RCM position. This program helps create a shared RCM Position that will serve several local governments in one geographic area.

Goals of the program are to:

  • Reduce energy use in building and facilities operated by cities and counties
  • Increase the ability of cities and counties to manage their energy and resource expenses
  • Establish shared programs that support smaller cities and counties
  • Establish programs that will sustain savings beyond program start-up years
  • Create jobs by establishing programs that employ RCMs

Program Information

Local government partnerships have formed in eight locales across Washington state, with an additional existing partnership receiving support. The RCM hired in each of these nine regions assess, track, and analyze resource use of facilities owned and operated by the 39 public agencies that comprise the nine partnerships. They work with all levels of agency staff to reduce consumption and lower resource expenditures. The public agencies include cities, counties, public school districts, and ports.

The Program is funded through June 2012, with anticipation that savings in resource expenditures will support the continued existence of the RCM position.

Shared RCM Partnerships

  • City of Bonney Lake, Cities of Buckley and Sumner, and Sumner School District
  • City of Bremerton, Cities of Bainbridge Island and Poulsbo, and the Port of Bremerton
  • Cities of Federal Way and Auburn
  • Cities of Wenatchee, Chelan, and Entiat, and Port of Chelan County
  • Cities of Vancouver, Camas and Washougal
  • Clallam County, Cities of Port Angeles and Sequim, Olympic Medical Center, Clallam Transit
  • Jefferson County, City of Port Townsend, Chimacum School District, Port Townsend School District, and Worden State Park
  • Skagit County, Cities of Anacortes, Burlington, and Sedro-Woolley, Town of La Conner, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Ports of Anacortes and Skagit, and PUD #1 of Skagit County Spokane County, City of Ritzville, and Central Valley School District

For More Information

To receive more information about the Shared RCM Program, including guidelines and start-up documents, email rcm@energy.wsu.edu.