ECG has assisted many school districts in taking advantage
of the benefits of energy-performance contracting (EPC).
EPC allows your district to replace boilers, lights, windows,
HVAC systems and other energy-related building components
with new, energy-efficient systems, without any out-of-pocket
expense. Energy Performance Contracting can be beneficial
in many different situations, including bond failures, necessary
wear-and-tear replacement, and new construction and additions.
Using this unique procedure, instead of cutting out projects,
you can perform all qualifying projects at no cost and
save your bond or other available funds for non-energy related
projects.
The ECG team is a precise group of experienced engineering
professionals that can evaluate and explain the merits
of the competing performance contractors. We pride ourselves
on incorporating high standards for health and safety into
the project design,ensuring that the project is designed
in accordance with NYSED requirements. Asbestos, lead paint,
PCB ballasts, mercury light bulbs and other contaminants
can be inadvertently released in your school by the performance
contractor unless the entire process is designed and
supervised properly.ECG knows the best way to select a
quality, low-cost performance contractor and manage the
construction project safely.
Specific
Benefits
- Daylighting strategies greatly improve
the learning environment. Studies show improved student
performance up to 26% and increased test scores up to
9%.
- Better temperature control improves
occupant comfort and saves energy.
- Improved ventilation
reduces IAQ complaints.
- Biofuels, photovoltaics, solar, wind,and
geothermal energy sources reduce our dependence on petroleum.
- Excess
energy savings can be used for educational purposes (solar
kiosks).
How ECG Brings Value to the EPC Process
- The EPC process is complicated and
difficult to understand and evaluate.
- ECG has assisted our customers
in the development and design of over $95 million in
successful EPC projects.
- ECG will assist
your district to identify the scope
of the EPC and select a qualified Energy Services Contractor
(ESCO).
- ECG will prepare
plans, specifications, and applications to meet SED requirements
and protect the district ’s
interest throughout the project.
- ECG will inspect and control the
construction process and verify the actual energy savings.
- ECG is the leader in green, sustainable,
and renewable energy design.
- ECG’s service is NO
ADDITIONAL EXPENSE to
the project. The ESCO must retain a third party engineer.
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