The Energy and Resource Management Office (ERMO) helps Pennsylvania state agencies use energy wisely. Our goal is simple: cut waste, lower utility costs, and make state buildings more energy efficient. We accomplish this through the Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) projects.
The Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA)
Utility costs keep rising, but we use the Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) to help state agencies control them without straining their budgets.
Here's how the process works:
- Comprehensive upgrades: A qualified contractor modernizes a state building's lighting, heating and cooling systems, water fixtures, and other equipment.
- Guaranteed savings: These upgrades lower the building's energy use, which lowers its utility bills.
- Budget neutral process: The cost of the upgrades is paid by the energy savings over time, requiring little to no upfront capital.
Our role: Our office manages this entire process from start to finish for every state agency that participates, making sure everything runs smoothly and delivers real savings.
GESA energy projects
GESA projects are happening across the state at prisons, state parks, DOT facilities, and more—from planning to construction all the way through completion. Each project has its own set of documents, including requests for quotes, bulletins, and winning proposals.
Information for contractors
To work with us, you must be registered as a supplier in the PA Supplier Portal with a JAGGAER account.
- Step 1: If you are a supplier, apply through JAGGAER system.
- Applications go through the JAGGAER electronic system.
- The ITQ Application Guide walks you through creating an account and submitting your proposal.
- For more information on the GESA ITQ, visit the Guaranteed Energy Savings Program section on our ITQ documents page.
- Step 2: Wait to be notified.
- Once you're qualified, our RFQ coordinator will reach out when a new project becomes available.
Questions? Call the Department of General Services, Bureau of Procurement, at 717-346-2679.
- Current List of Approved ITQ Vendors (PDF) (updated 7/14/2026)
- Sample GESA Contract (PDF)
Check out the money these Commonwealth agencies have saved through the ERMO program.
| Agency | Yearly savings* | Act 129 rebates * | Instant rebates* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnpike | $209,000 | $489,993 | |
| DCNR | $30,549 | $9,167 | |
| Corrections | $2,347,231 | $93,737 | |
| Fish & Boat | $10,572 | $ - | |
| General Services | $206,790 | $541,765 | $8,318 |
| Human Services | $232,173 | $7,762 | |
| House of Representatives | $7,390 | $4,678 | $60 |
| DMVA | $24,768 | $13,297 | |
| Museum | $3,379 | $ - | |
| Senate | $1,781 | $ - | |
| Labor & Industry | $42,491 | $ - | |
| Game Commission | $785 | $ - | |
| PA State Police | $19,976 | $13,872 | |
| PEMA | $ - | $ - | $1,620 |
| Totals | $3,136,885 | $910,991 | $9,998 |
| *Information provided by Agency | | ||