Classrooms, laboratories, residence halls, and other campus facilities have different energy requirements. Academic calendars and construction projects can change consumption, while some systems need to operate throughout the year. Your team needs to account for those differences when preparing budgets, purchasing energy, and prioritizing investments.
5 reviews your usage, contracts, and campus plans to recommend purchasing strategies and forecast energy needs. We also help evaluate efficiency projects, renewable energy options, and funding opportunities based on your institution’s goals and financial requirements.
Energy purchasing and budgeting: Review purchasing options and prepare budgets using consumption history, contract terms, and anticipated campus changes.
Campus portfolio management: Coordinate energy planning across large numbers of meters, buildings, and locations.
Efficiency project analysis: Review the financial case for proposed improvements and help prioritize projects based on costs and campus needs.
Renewable energy: Evaluate on-site solar, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs), including project economics and contract terms.
Generation and fuel options: Assess alternative fuels and evaluate the financial implications of selling and leasing back generation assets.
Peak demand management: Assess opportunities to adjust consumption during periods that affect demand-related costs, accounting for campus operating requirements.
Incentives and rebates: Track applicable programs and assist with rebate processing based on project details, location, and eligibility.
Construction and expansion support: Forecast additional energy needs and coordinate with utilities and project teams to plan service for new or expanded facilities.
Sustainability: Help develop, implement, and communicate an ESG strategy that incorporates energy purchasing and campus investments.
