Performance Contracting
What is energy performance contracting?
Energy performance contracting is an innovative funding method in which an energy service company (ESCO) partners with you to take on a long-term project that tackles maintenance backlogs and facility improvements with energy efficient solutions, using the energy savings generated to pay for the larger project scope.
Once the ESCO performs an energy audit, they will make recommendations to you on where and how to improve operational and energy efficiency. The projected energy savings are guaranteed by the ESCO for the length of the project and the funds can be applied to further infrastructure updates, implementing state-of-the-art technology, and enriching the lives of those who live, work, learn, and play in your community.
- Energy: Create a 5-year energy master plan, taking a proactive, thought leadership approach.
- Technology: Modernize technology and improve communication.
- Facilities/operational: Update neglected, aging facilities and systems.
- People engagement: Educate and change behaviors that impact your budget and the environment.
- Public image: Create a positive story for your community through a sustainable branding and public relations campaign.
- Funding: Leverage energy and operational efficiencies to drive new revenue streams and invest little or nothing upfront.
Michael Thompson, City Administrator, Foley, AL
"We liked the fact that were able to upgrade a number of aging mechanical, lighting and plumbing fixtures without creating a drain on our general fund to get them."
You want to create an environment that fosters success and community engagement. You know modern infrastructure and technology help promote growth and attract new businesses, residents, and students.
But the price of success is increasing along with operating costs. And it seems there’s never enough time, money or expertise. We can help you prepare for the future with a comprehensive capital recovery and reinvestment program.
Over the past 26 years, Schneider Electric has successfully implemented more than 750 ESPC projects across the nation, saving its clients more than $2.5 billion.
Your Vision
Turn your vision into reality with our comprehensive Enable program. Strengthen your brand, modernize infrastructure, generate new revenue streams and engage citizens and students.
Planning
Use our collaborative planning approach to analyze and prioritize key issues and design scope of the project. We even assist with grants, rebates, incentives and financing.
Installation
Get our best-in-class installation using proven local contractors. Our single source procurement and vendor management means fast delivery and superior outcomes with no change orders.
Our Guarantee
Enjoy the confidence of continuous support, plus measurements and verification of energy savings. The best part? If you don't save what we promised, we'll pay you the difference. We call it our Performance Guarantee. You'll call it a big relief.
Dr. Michael Gorman, President, Salem Community College
"This project will improve indoor air quality and temperature control, provide new virtual computer labs and advance our goal of approaching net-zero energy status. By partnering with Schneider Electric, we can achieve all this with no impact to taxpayers."
Reinvest savings to renew your community
Leverage energy savings to fund modernization, resiliency and sustainability
Reinvest savings to renew your community
Leverage energy savings to fund modernization, resiliency and sustainabilityTurn some of your greatest challenges into opportunities with a performance contract. Our comprehensive program allows you to tackle a wide variety of complex projects, whether federal or local, through a single solutions provider, requiring no upfront capital.
Prepare for growth and promote economic development, or find solutions that maximize funds and address critical infrastructure needs. Taking advantage of new technologies and advanced solutions is a smart choice to reduce costs and improve the environment.
Modernize infrastructure
A multi-phase performance contract can fund a plan. Dallas County founded $73 million of improvements in 54 facilities, without raising taxes.
Learn moreReinvest savings
One small city expanded its appeal as a sports tourism destination using an infrastructure improvement project and reinvesting savings in new sports lighting at 27 fields.
Learn moreImprove sustainability
Montgomery County partnered with Duke Energy Renewables & Schneider Electric using microgrids. In doing this, the county increased sustainable energy to avoid future power outages.
Learn moreGet the latest on tech and trends in energy savings
Explore more case studies and the latest Enable energy performance contracting projects for government and education.
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