America's ESCO
Using approved alternative financing methods to reduce building
energy consumption
Ameresco offers Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC), Utility
Energy Service Contracts (UESC), Enhanced Use Leases (EUL) and comprehensive
energy supply services to federal agencies. We are a pre-qualified
ESCO (Energy Services Company) under the Department of Defense and
the Department of Energy programs. In addition, Ameresco is an awardee
under seven different regional, national, and technology specific
"Super ESPC" IDIQ contracts.
Our mission is to help agencies meet the requirements of the Energy
Policy Act of 1992, Executive Order 12902, and Executive Order 13123
by providing the energy-related services to reduce building energy
consumption to mandated levels. Our goal is national energy independence.
Financing Projects
Performance contracting requires the contractor to furnish the
capital required to implement energy efficiency projects. The
cost of that invested capital (the interest rate) can significantly
impact the scope and duration of the selected measures.
Ameresco's large institutional customer base and successful project
track record give us access to highly competitive interest rates.
That means more funds can be applied to infrastructure improvements
rather than to finance changes.
Choosing an ESCO (Energy Services Company)
Choosing the right energy partner is an important decision. Energy
efficiency and independence are our mutual goals. You'll want
a partner who is also concerned about comfort, quality of life,
and reliability. Experience, innovation, partnership, and teamwork
are qualities that lead to successful projects. Ameresco believes
these issues are crucial to your success.
When comparing qualifications, this checklist may be helpful:
- Energy efficiency projects are the ESCO's core business
- Government energy program experience
- Manufacturer and product neutral - no preferences
- Reputation for performance
- Engineering excellence
- Reputation for customer satisfaction
- Integrity in business practices
- Industry leadership
- National presence
- Ability to work with local contractors
- Attention to quality-of-life issues
- Dedication to your mission
Superior Technical Expertise
Ameresco's strong engineering resources are dedicated to supporting
agencies that expect to maximize savings from a broad range of
energy projects in major building complexes. Our staff offers
both depth and breadth, and we field project teams with extensive,
hands-on, relevant experience. Over 40% of Ameresco engineers
are licensed PEs.
At an agency's invitation, Ameresco's ESPC team will evaluate
the economic feasibility of energy projects. Typical energy conservation
measures that might be recommended:
- Lighting Upgrades
- Energy Management Systems
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Geothermal Heat Pumps
- Energy Efficient Windows, Roofs, Insulation
- Utility Rate Reductions
- HVAC Upgrades
- Boiler Upgrades/Replacement
- Solar Energy
- Landfill Gas Reclamation
- Electric Transmission and Distribution
- Electric Load Shaping
- High Efficiency Motors
- Chiller Upgrades/Replacement
- Biomass Conversion
- Laundry Plant Services
- High Efficiency Cooking Equipment
- Water Conservation
Objectivity in Choice of Brands and Fuels
Ameresco is an independent energy services provider and
is not affiliated with any manufacturer. We use the products of
all qualified controls, chiller, and energy equipment manufacturers.
Products are selected for each project through extensive application
engineering in consultation with the facility's own engineers.
We seek the best value and long term serviceability for the Government.
Guaranteed Performance
The energy cost saving performance of our ESPC project design
is guaranteed under the authorizing legislation. We provide Monitoring
& Verification of savings in strict compliance with Federal
Energy Management Program guidelines. The agencies for which we
have successfully installed energy projects over the past five
years will attest to the accuracy of our cost and savings projections
as well as to our ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.
Ameresco ESPC Experience
Ameresco has proven itself in the field. We have successfully
implemented projects at hundreds of locations nationally. Completed
federal projects include:
Government