State and local governments, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations, per RCW 28B.30.903.

Most of the Consortium's partnerships with entities that are not eligible for membership involve the leadership development and educational components of the program's services, including:

• Sponsoring the annual Energy/Facilities Connections Conference.
• Sponsoring other Consortium-hosted webinars or training workshops.
• Submitting a speaker and topic to be considered for Consortium-hosted training events.
• Submitting a training video demonstrating a specific technology, facilities practice, or other relevant topic. (Videos must focus on education, not sales.)

Membership fees are based on a sliding scale depending on the size of the organization. Typically, larger organizations pay more than smaller organizations. The larger the organization, the more opportunity there is for that organization to request services and support.
When determining membership fees, the following factors may be considered:

• Total square footage of buildings controlled by the prospective member.
• Total number of campuses or locations.
• Number of full-time facilities employees.

Please see the Consortium's Menu of Services for a list of our most popular offerings.

Absolutely. The Consortium is first and foremost a support program for facilities professionals, of which energy happens to be a component. Please see the program's Menu of Services for other offerings.

Our work is guided by your needs. Send us an email or call us to let us know what you need assistance with – there is no formal process when contacting Consortium staff.

Not at all. The Consortium is a not-for-profit organization, meaning that our goal is to sustain the organization while bringing as much value as possible to your operations. We are not affiliated with any particular product, and can act as a third-party ombudsman when supporting your organization. If we identify opportunities that we think might fit your needs or situation, we may present them to you. We also may check in with you if we have not heard from you in a while, but we will never try to push products or services on you.

The WSU Energy Program Plant Operations Support Consortium is located at: 905 Plum Street SE, Olympia, WA, 98504.

The Plant Operations Support Consortium has been in operation since 1995, when it began as a pilot program within the Washington State Department of General Administration. Our program was then signed into law in early 1996.

In December 2007, the program co-located with the WSU Energy Program because the two organizations share a similar mission and approach to serving clients. In 2010, the Consortium fully merged with the WSU Energy Program, where we can leverage the professional capabilities offered by WSU Energy Program staff to help address the needs of Consortium members and affiliates.

There is no catch. The Consortium just requires that its members “push” their needs; members receive optimal value for their membership when they actively communicate their needs to Consortium staff. Contact us with any additional questions: 360-956-2133 or plantops@energy.wsu.edu.