# Save Energy Service: Providing Efficiency for U.S. Army Reserve

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/01/save-energy-service-providing-efficiency-for-u-s-army-reserve/
- Published: 2014-01-22T03:49:30-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

[⌊ConEd Solutions wins $56M contract from U.S. Army to boost energy efficiency at 90 sites⌉⌊ConEd Solutions wins $56M contract from U.S. Army to boost energy efficiency at 90 sites⌉[Valhalla, NY — January 13, 2014: ConEdison Solutions (CES), one of the country’s largest save energy services companies. Most recently, it has signed a $56 million [contract](https://greenlivingguy.com/2024/09/drafting-eco-friendly-agreements-and-contracts/) with the
U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Regional Support Command (RSC) to provide [energy efficiency services](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/04/osram-installs-energy-efficient-lighting-systems-in-many-tennessee-state-facilities-including-wrs-tennessee-tower-supreme-court/) and operations
and maintenance support at 90 sites in 11 states.

## Introduction

The contract is a component of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Savings Performance
Contract (ESPC) program. Under this initiative, a limited number of qualified, private-
sector energy service providers will be selected. They are selected on a competitive
basis. It can also provide and save you on energy efficiency, renewable energy and
water conservation services. Especially to federally owned buildings and facilities.

According to federal officials, the Energy Department’s ESPC program is also designed
to save energy services and costs. I mean seriously reduce federal energy costs.
Also it will cut greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore bringing more cutting-edge 
technologies to use. All to be strengthening national security and help strengthen
the economy.

### Energy Efficiency Saves Energy Period

“Energy efficiency enables government agencies to devote more of their resources
to their core mission,” said Jorge J. Lopez, President and also CEO of ConEdison
Solutions. “We are proud that our company has been selected to help the Army save
in a more energy-efficient environment. It is our services like ConEdison Solutions
that enable the federal government to meet its energy conservation goals. Especially
without spending scarce dollars on facility upgrades.”

#### “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. All which would have otherwise been
applied toward utility bills in the absence of an energy-reduction program.

#### Financial Impact to Save Energy Service

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 also undertake energy initiatives without using appropriated
money.

Taxpayers also enjoy protection because the contractor guarantees that improvements
will definitely generate the full amount of projected savings. This guarantee also
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.

#### Conclusion

The final design and construction for the project is underway and should be completed
in 2015.

Source: [ConEdison Solutions](https://www.conedsolutions.com/)

Image source: U.S. Soldiers with the Army Reserve’s 99th Regional Support Command
Rifle Team participate in the annual Memorial Day event hosted by New York City’s
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, May 27, 2013. The event honored Service members
from all conflicts and branches of service who paid the ultimate price in defense
of their nation, [http://www.defenseimagery.mil/imageRetrieve.action?guid=0f2e6e3b702e3b3474d0473358403d0ce515fe6a&t=2](http://www.defenseimagery.mil/imageRetrieve.action?guid=0f2e6e3b702e3b3474d0473358403d0ce515fe6a&t=2),
Staff Sgt. Shawn Morris

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