ESPC Q&A: ESPC Proposal Content Submitted by an ESCO

clock August 25, 2011 03:05 | commentComments (0)
Question:  What should be included in the energy service company (ESCO)’s energy savings performance contract (ESPC) proposal? Answer:  The following major components should be included in a guaranteed savings ESPC proposal, presented by an ESCO to the facility owner: An executive summary including a brief overview of the proposal content.  This includes Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs), first year guaranteed energy savings, total guaranteed energy savings for the... [More]
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Q&A: Performance & Energy Savings Disputes

clock August 18, 2011 05:57 | commentComments (0)
Question: How common are disputes involving performance and energy savings on Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) projects and how can discrepancies be resolved? Answer: Fifteen years ago, Measurement and Verification (M&V) procedures were not very well established in the Energy Efficiency (EE) market. However, with the development of the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP)—first issued in 1996 and continually updated since—disputes... [More]
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Q&A: Investment-grade Audits

clock June 14, 2011 03:50 | commentComments (0)
An energy audit is an effective way to identify various energy efficiency (EE) opportunities in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. The energy audit determines the most effective energy- and cost-saving measures that can be implemented without adversely affecting the quality of work and the positive environmental aspects of the equipment and processes. A detailed, investment-grade audit (IGA) is the basis for further engineering analysis and design, and investmen... [More]
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Residential Retrofit Program Design Guide Overview: Webinar Q&A

clock May 24, 2011 03:11 | commentComments (0)
The recent TAP Webinar about the newly released Residential Retrofit Program Design Guide, generated quite a few questions. Because there was not enough time during the Webinar to respond to all of the questions that came in, organizers have compiled a list of these questions and the presenters’ answers: Residential Retrofit Program Design Guide OverviewHost:   Vermont Energy Investment Corporation Presenter:   Richard Faesy, Energy Futures Group; Nikki Kuhn, VEIC;... [More]
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Selecting an ESCO for Your ESPC Project

clock May 19, 2011 05:27 | commentComments (0)
Part of the energy savings performance contract (ESPC) process involves selecting an energy services company (ESCO) that will most cost-effectively meet your energy savings needs.   How should you select an ESCO for your ESPC project? Answer—Consider the following when selecting an ESCO for your ESPC: Contact your state energy office to find out if your state has an ESPC umbrella contract. If so, use it, if your procurement agent agrees that you can do so. If not, develo... [More]
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