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Ameresco provides all of the services required to develop and
deliver energy-related initiatives. We are able - and willing
- to work in partnership with you as consultant, as implementer,
or in both capacities.
Our staff has the skill sets to identify the opportunities, determine
the financial impact, and follow through with the actual implementation.
This expertise can supplement and enhance your own capabilities,
from planning and analysis all the way through full ownership
and operations.
Energy Auditing
Understanding energy consumption begins with comprehensive energy
auditing. We assess virtually any process that consumes energy,
including heating, lighting, ventilation, air conditioning, motors,
controls, compressed air systems, industrial process, power generation,
etc. We look at hundreds of different efficiency measures and work
with you to pinpoint the opportunities that will create the most
value and benefit in terms of energy savings, process improvements,
or reduced maintenance costs.
Energy Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)
Ameresco's engineering staff performs the energy end-use analysis,
conceptual and design engineering, and equipment specification.
Completed projects have addressed the full range of systems and
equipment:
- Process and process-support equipment
- Central boiler and chiller plants
- Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC)
- Geothermal heating and cooling applications
- Energy management control systems
- Electric motors and drives
- Electrical distribution systems and power management
- Lighting systems
- On-site generation, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems,
and cogeneration
- Thermal storage
Project Financing
Energy projects are capital-intensive, but most customers have
capital constraints that limit their ability to fund energy initiatives.
These projects must compete - often unsuccessfully - with other
business priorities. Ameresco can provide up-front financing for
retrofits and upgrades, with costs being paid from verified savings
achieved. We can structure a customized energy services agreement
and arrange project financing.
Project Management
Ameresco's staff of seasoned project managers will ensure successful
on-time and on-budget delivery with a high level of customer satisfaction.
We have a thorough knowledge of the duties involved and coordinate
closely with all trades, vendors, and managers. From project kick-off
to commissioning, we keep you informed and are readily accessible
to answer questions and handle issues.
Our work practices, safety, and security track record will stand
up to the closest scrutiny.
Construction Management
As your construction manager, Ameresco ensures efficient, high
quality installations. We manage implementation subcontractors
and deliver on time and within budget. Projects can be turnkey,
design-build, performance contracts, or other agreement structures.
Performance bonds and guarantees can be arranged.
Operation & Maintenance
For many customers, operation and maintenance (O&M) is one
of the larger cost items associated with energy infrastructure.
Ameresco works with companies to design and implement improved
maintenance practices that preserve plant assets and reduce the
frequency of equipment failures. We move customers from "break-fix"
to preventive and predictive best practices.
Services range from consultation to complete outsourcing, or any
combination in between. Under an outsourcing agreement, risks and
costs, including staff, materials and equipment repair/replacement
costs are transferred to Ameresco. Successful strategies we have
employed to reduce O&M costs include:
- Improving productivity of existing process lines
- Improving energy utilization
- Reducing consumption of non-product and non-energy resources
such as water
- Making O&M labor more productive
- Parts inventory and supply chain optimization
Performance Measurement & Verification
Measurement and verification (M&V) is an integral part of
any contract that involves guaranteed or shared savings. Our approach
to M&V for cost reduction measures applies proven engineering
principles coupled with equitable risk-management strategies.
The M&V plans we develop are tailored to your needs and the
specific project(s). Methods include:
- Calculated or "stipulated" savings, developed jointly
with the customer
- One-time, or short-term, performance measurements conducted
post-installation
- On-going post-installation measurement and monitoring
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