Accelerating Energy Savings Performance Contracting
Through
Model Statewide Programs
The impact Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) can have in
advancing energy efficiency at the state and local government levels is
tremendous as it delivers sustained, measurable reductions in energy use
and greenhouse gas emissions, and improves the economy. In 2006, the
market for ESPC hit a record $3.6 billion, $2 billion of which was in
the state and municipal government, university, school, and hospital
markets. While a seemingly large number, this represents a fraction of
the energy improvements needed in the national stock of state and local
buildings.
For the above reasons the Energy Services Coalition - a non-profit
organization dedicated to creating public-private partnership to
overcome barriers to wider ESPC utilization - created the Accelerated
ESPC initiative. The initiative was launched in 2007 with support from
the U.S. Department of Energy, and in partnership with the National
Association of Energy Services Companies, National Association of State
Energy Officials, and National Conference of State Legislators.
Following are suggestions on how to accelerate ESPC programs and
information about the types of assistance provided under the initiative.
States Can Accelerate ESPC Implementation by:
- Reviewing and ensuring effective legislation for ESPC program
implementation
- Establishing an ESPC point-of-contact in the State Energy Office
or other appropriate state agency
- Utilizing ESC services and web-based information to provide ESPC
training and education
- Facilitating meetings and concurrence on the state ESPC program
by various state departments
- Issuing an RFP to pre-qualify energy services companies
- Establish a state ESC chapter or other public-private
stakeholder group where State Energy Offices, energy services
companies and others work in partnership
- Adopt other ESPC program best practices identified by ESC
ESPC Best Practices
ESC's has identified a set of ESPC Best Practices and
technical assistance in considering and adopting those practices is
available to interested states. The ESPC Best Practices
identified by ESC can be access by clicking here.
The Accelerated ESCP initiative and types of assistance available
are described below
Assistance in Creating and Enhancing Statewide ESPC Programs
With support from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Energy Services
Coalition (ESC) and its partners are assisting interested states in
creating or expanding an ESPC stakeholder group in their state and
working hand-in-hand with them to achieve results. The ultimate
measurable successes of this public-private market transformation
partnership includes: achieving cost savings and energy efficiency on
infrastructure projects; increasing environmental stewardship through
displacement of greenhouse gas emissions as a direct result of ESPC
success; and expanding economic benefits through opportunities for local
subcontractors, suppliers, and distribution networks. These results can
be realized through collaborative efforts to establish or enhance
statewide ESPC programs.
ESC is ready help your State by providing:
- A clear, streamlined path to statewide ESPC program implementation
through several types of technical assistance, including:
- Access to local experts through ESC state chapters to advise, on
practices to meet individual state needs;
- Access to no-cost ESC state technical support liaisons to assist in
creating or expanding a statewide ESPC program;
- Coordination of peer assistance from state personnel in other states
who have implemented successful ESPC programs; and
- Access to model contracts, RFPs, and other technical guidance
materials.
- An education and outreach vehicle through the ESC website, which
includes:
- Training materials for clients at the state and local levels;
- ESC chapter development support and presentation materials; and
- ESC workshop planners and speakers.
- Access to best practices, metrics, and other ESPC tools, such as:
- State ESPC success stories and approaches;
- On-line state specific and national ESPC metrics;
- ESC 5-Step Guide to implementing ESPC;
- Model RFPs and other documents customized for your state
More Information and Assistance
For more information on how your state can benefit
from an accelerated ESPC statewide program approach,
please contact the Energy Services Coalition
representatives below:
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