This course is designed for Energy and Facility Managers, Contracting Officers, and others want to develop and implement energy efficiency, water efficiency, and renewable energy projects on Federal sites under a Utility Energy Services Contract. Focusing on proven templates, contracts, and methods in the Federal sector, the training provides key considerations a site team should follow to partner with their serving utility to establish a UESC. This course covers initial steps to develop a UESC, how to build a solid team, ways to evaluate financing and contracting options, and early steps to initiate a UESC with a serving utility.

Learning Objectives

By completing this course you will learn to manage the process for conducting a water assessment in a Federal building including:

• Evaluating your serving utilities' interest and capabilities in partnering with your site to conduct energy and water efficiency projects;
• Forming the best team to include the right skill sets necessary to get a UESC underway;
• Answering common questions that might be raised concerning authority, procurement options, and funding options;
• Working with the serving utility to identify the Energy Conservation Measures that can lead to the deepest savings;
• Selecting the best contract vehicle to develop a UESC for your site; and
• Evaluating and selecting financing options, including rebates and incentives.