Energy audit set at YMCA

The facility is hoping to run more efficiently.

A new energy audit at the Mon Valley YMCA could lead to lower operating costs and more money for youth development, aquatics and outreach programs.

The project, funded through the West Penn Energy Fund, will examine the YMCA’s building systems, energy use and operations as officials look for ways to reduce expenses and improve efficiency.

The audit will be conducted by Envinity, a Pennsylvania- based energy services company. According to the YMCA, the assessment is intended to identify ways to lower energy consumption, reduce operating costs and improve the overall efficiency of the Monongahela facility.

Jeff Vitale, chief executive officer of the Mon Valley YMCA, said the organization hopes the audit will identify ways to operate more efficiently and reinvest savings into community programs.

“Like many nonprofit organizations, we are continually looking for ways to operate more efficiently while maximizing the impact of every dollar we spend,” Vitale said. “This energy audit will help us identify meaningful cost savings that can be reinvested directly into programs and services that benefit our community.”

The audit will include a review of the building’s mechanical systems, lighting, building envelope and overall energy use patterns. Envinity will provide recommendations for improvements that could increase efficiency, reduce utility costs and potentially support future upgrades, including energy-efficient equipment or renewable energy solutions.

YMCA officials said any savings identified through the project could be redirected into community programs including youth development initiatives, child care services, aquatics, health and wellness programming and outreach efforts for individuals and families throughout the Mon Valley.

The audit is expected to be completed later in 2026.

Findings from the assessment will help guide future facility improvements and long-term sustainability planning at the YMCA.