Con Edison Solutions Wins $56 Million Contract to Boost Energy Efficiency at More Than 90 U.S. Army Sites in 11 States
Investorideas.com newswire, January 13, 2014ConEdison Solutions (CES), one of the countrys largest energy services companies, has signed a $56 million contract with the U.S. Army Reserves 99th Regional Support Command (RSC) to provide energy efficiency services and operations and maintenance support at 90 sites in 11 states.
The contract is a component of the U.S. Department of Energys Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) program. Under this initiative, a limited number of qualified, private-sector energy service providers — selected on a competitive basis can provide energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation services to federally owned buildings and facilities.
According to federal officials, the Energy Departments ESPC program is designed to save energy, reduce federal energy costs, cut greenhouse gas emissions, bring more cutting-edge technologies to use, strengthen national security and help strengthen the economy
“Essentially,” Mr. Lopez said, “the energy savings pay for the energy improvements.”
As one of sixteen vendors nationwide to earn designation as an approved provider, the Department of Energy (DOE) has formally recognized ConEdison Solutions qualifications for helping federal agencies achieve their ambitious energy savings goals.
Under the DOE awards, contractors design, construct and obtain financing for energy projects and facility upgrades. Then, over time, an agency pays for the improvements using funds that had been previously budgeted, and which would have otherwise been applied toward utility bills in the absence of an energy-reduction program.
In terms of both its financial impact and its capacity to reduce energy use, the ESPC initiative is highly beneficial to taxpayers. By using energy savings performance contracts, agencies can undertake energy initiatives without using appropriated money.
Taxpayers also enjoy protection because the contractor guarantees that improvements will generate the full amount of projected savings. This guarantee ensures that the improvements installed will operate as designed. If they do not, the contractor would be obligated to make the government whole for any shortfalls caused by non-performance.
The final design and construction for the project is underway and should be completed in 2015.
About ConEdison Solutions
ConEdison Solutions is a leading energy services company that provides competitive power supply, renewable energy, sustainability services, and cost-effective energy solutions for commercial, industrial, residential, and government customers. The company is based in Valhalla, New York, with offices in Burlington, Massachusetts; Cherry Hill, New Jersey; Falls Church, Virginia; Houston, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Tampa, Florida; and Overland Park, Kansas. The firms dedicated team of energy professionals delivers a broad range of commodity, consulting, demand-side management and performance contracting services. ConEdison Solutions offers programs and services designed to help customers achieve their individual energy objectives and is accredited as an Energy Services Provider (ESP) by NAESCO.
ConEdison Solutions is a subsidiary and registered trademark of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED). More information can be obtained by calling 1-888-210-8899 or visiting the ConEdison Solutions website at www.conedsolutions.com. You can also visit the Consolidated Edison, Inc. website at www.conedison.com for information on all of the Consolidated Edison companies.
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