Many cities around the country recognize the importance of implementing energy efficiency measures. A common obstacle, of course, is financing.

Through an energy performance contract (EPC) the Baltimore Convention Center is implementing $10 million in water and energy conservations measures guaranteed to provide $18 million in energy cost savings throughout the term of the agreement. The conservations measures will help the convention center to green its meeting spaces and help to support Baltimore’s goal of reducing city government electric power use by 20 percent by 2015.

EPCs are a great option for…
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Summer is right around the corner and if it’s anything like last summer, some parts of the country may experience record-setting temperatures. With the heat comes a significant spike in electricity demand, mostly related to the high use of air conditioning, which also pushes energy prices higher.

Building energy efficiency into your energy strategy is one way to help keep costs down over a long period of time. Yet, many businesses and organizations that are interested in energy efficiency may find it challenging to finance projects that could help them better manage their…
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