This at-a-glance matrix summarizes and links to the key ESC
identified statewide program best practices, tools, and documents.
Best Practices
|
Description
|
Tools
|
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SEO Leadership |
Establish the SEO as the source for information on energy
performance contracting |
SEO Program
State Program Administrator |
|
Strong Legislative and Gubernatorial Support |
Utilize legislature and gubernatorial powers to establish ESPC
as a priority for state agenda |
Model Legislation
ESPC Legislation by State
Sample Executive Orders |
|
Consensus Support for State Decision-makers |
Establish consensus support among key state decision-makers
(legal, procurement, finance) |
Summary of State Consensus Needs for An Effective ESPC Program |
|
ESC State Chapter or Similar Stakeholder Group |
Establish an ESC state chapter or similar stakeholder group |
Starting an ESC State Chapter |
|
Pre-qualified ESCOs |
One time competitive RFP to pre-qualify ESCOs |
Model RFP to Pre-Qualify ESCOs
Evaluation and Selection Process and Forms
Secondary Selection Process |
|
Pre-approved Contracts |
State attorney pre-approval of model contracts (audit,
performance contracts; financing agreements) |
Model Energy Performance Contract
Model Technical Energy Audit & Project Proposal
Model Finance Solicitation Pkg |
|
Project Oversight and Technical
Assistance |
Ongoing support to facility owners doing ESPC projects |
Model RFP for Project Oversight Agreements
SEO-ESCO Base Contract
Facility Owner MOU
Monitoring & Verification Guidelines
Sample RFP for Tech Assistance |
|
Education and Outreach |
Educate potential end-users on performance contracting benefits
and the processes to achieve a successful project |
What is Performance Contracting?
Five Steps to a Successful Performance Contract
Workshop in a Box
Procurement & Contracting Documents for Facility Owners |
|
Program Funding Strategies |
Sample ESPC program funding mechanisms |
Self-funded Programs
Guaranteed Savings Pay for Project Oversight
Other Program Funding Strategies |
|
Tracking and Comparing Project
Progress |
Establish simple tracking guidelines for projects and the
program to demonstrate program success through measurable
results |
State Project Data Collection Form
Race to the Top - State-by-State Comparison |
