Energy Savings Performance Contract

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Guaranteed performance for long-term peace of mind

Looking to improve building performance, lower energy costs, and enhance resiliency without upfront capital? NORESCO offers expert energy savings performance contracting (ESPC) services that modernize infrastructure and boost operational efficiency. Our budget-neutral solutions are funded by guaranteed energy and operational savings, helping public and private organizations successfully navigate evolving facility demands.

What is ESPC?

An energy savings performance contract (ESPC) is a turnkey, performance-based agreement where NORESCO designs, implements, and guarantees energy-saving measures. This structure avoids upfront capital, with financing repaid through guaranteed energy savings.

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Benefits of ESPC

ESPCs with NORESCO minimizes implementation, operational, and financial risks through properly structured projects that:

Optimize facility energy and water usage
Reduce maintenance burden
Upgrade aging infrastructure
Streamline procurement with a single contract
Leverage available incentives and grants

Challenges Met by ESPC 

ESPCs help customers modernize equipment and facilities, address deferred maintenance, and improve operational efficiency. Customized to specific infrastructure and financial needs, ESPC projects can include a variety of energy conservation measures, such as:

Combined heat and power (cogeneration) facilities>>>
Microgrids>>>
Central utility and heating/cooling plants>>>
Renewable energy installations>>>
Building envelope improvements
Energy management control systems
Retro-commissioning>>>
Water conservation>>>
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Proven Performance, Flexible Financing, Sustainable Results 

NORESCO offers flexible financing solutions engineered to meet your project goals. We work closely with our customers and their financial advisors to craft contracting and funding strategies that unlock value and deliver strong returns. Backed by robust financial strength and stability as well as a long history of successful performance, NORESCO can secure preferred financing rates and security instruments, supporting projects of virtually any size and complexity. We stand behind our solutions with contractual guarantees that ensure your performance results are achieved and sustained over time.