By Wayne T. Hudson, LEED AP Have you ever had “buyer’s remorse” when it comes to hiring a contractor to do an energy upgrade? Do you think, why doesn’t this feel like an improvement? And where are the “savings” in my energy savings performance contract? The key to avoiding such feelings (along with any inherent […]
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Nov
Do I Need an Owner’s Representative?
By Wayne T. Hudson, LEED AP As a facilities management expert, you have many responsibilities and your main focus is and should be the outcome of a construction project — the building. Therefore, dealing with the details of the construction process, such as managing an energy performance improvement project — from soliciting bids and managing […]
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Dec
Wicomico County Energy Performance Contract
Project: Wicomico County Energy Performance Contract Partner: Energy Systems Group (ESG), Temp Air Company, EMJAY Engineering and Construction Co., Min Engineering Description: The Wicomico County Energy Performance Contract (EPC) project involved upgrading the systems in a series of office complexes. Boiler and chiller upgrades were performed to improve efficiency. Testing and repairing many deficiencies allowed Wicomico County officials […]
13
Dec
University of Baltimore Energy Performance Contract
Project: University of Baltimore Energy Performance Contract Partners: Energy Services Group (ESG), Temp Air Company, EMJAY Engineering and Construction Co., Min Engineering Description: Ecologic was brought in to develop the implementation phase of an energy performance contract (EPC) for the University of Baltimore. The project entailed upgrades to the campus’s HVAC and lighting systems, resulting in a significant […]
12
Dec
Spring Grove Hospital Center Decentralization
Project: Spring Grove Hospital Center Decentralization Owner: Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Partners: NORESCO, Temp Air Company, EMJAY Engineering and Construction Co., Min Engineering Description: Ecologic was instrumental in the renewable energy project development for the state-run Spring Grove Hospital Center. Ecologic developed an energy performance contract (EPC) for the Center that would help achieve the […]
11
Dec
Rosewood Mental Health Center Decentralization
Project: Rosewood Mental Health Center Decentralization Partner: Viron Energy Services Company Description: Ecologic was brought in to help manage the development and completion of an energy performance contract (EPC) for the state-run Rosewood Mental Health Center. Contract Amount: $2,300,000.00 Completion Date: 2013 Projected ROI: 13 years Actual ROI: 3 years
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Dec
Baltimore City Schools Energy Performance Contract
Project: Baltimore City Schools Energy Performance Contract Owner: Baltimore City Public Schools Partners: Pepco Energy Services, NORESCO, Temp Air Company, EMJAY Engineering and Construction Co., SRBR Engineers, Min Engineering Description: The Baltimore City Public Schools took advantage of an energy performance contract (EPC) to upgrade some of its schools that had deteriorated over the years […]