Turnkey
Turnkey Energy Management
Turnkey energy management provides a comprehensive approach to optimizing building energy use. The process starts by pinpointing inefficiencies, followed by scenario modeling and project recommendations. The company then oversees project implementation as the general contractor and verifies outcomes using Measurement and Verification (M&V). Here is the process we normally follow with each turnkey project.
Utility Bill Benchmarking
Utility bill benchmarking serves as the foundational step in a turnkey energy savings project, offering a baseline comparison of a building’s energy consumption against industry standards or similar structures. By analyzing historical utility data, it highlights areas of excessive energy use and sets the stage for targeted energy savings opportunities and improvements.
Building Audit
Following a utility bill study, a building audit is conducted as the subsequent step in a turnkey energy savings project. This in-depth assessment inspects the facility’s systems and operations to identify specific inefficiencies and opportunities for energy-saving interventions. This allows our team to identify motors, sequences, and pieces of equipment that can be better managed to produce savings.
Energy Modeling
Next, our Engineer uses energy modeling to project the impact of potential projects that are identified in the previous steps. Energy modeling is an important step of the process as it allows both our team and our clients to gain a comprehensive view of a project’s total energy impact. These are important studies to present to finance departments and other key personnel involved in approving the project.
Utility Rebate Analysis
Another often overlooked step in a turnkey energy project is the clear identification of any potential utility rebates that might be available. These rebates differ state-by-state and project-by-project, so having a team in your corner that understands their nuances is critical for recouping as much incentive money as you can for your project. We are also well-versed in new construction utility rebates for projects that involve new construction.
Construction Management
As a full-service turnkey energy solution, our team is also able to manage any construction project or implementation of an energy recommendation. Acting as your General Contractor (GC), we will craft a construction plan, vet potential sub-contractors, manage sub-contractors throughout the project, and ensure a smooth implementation process. This step separates us from many other firms.
Measurement & Verification
Finally, as a true energy engineering firm, we are able to utilize data to verify the results of your project. From measuring before-and-after energy usage, applying weather models to normalize data, and ultimately verifying project savings, this is a critical step in measuring the validity of your project. We use industry-accepted M&V practices to verify the results of our energy solutions.
Turnkey Sets Us Apart
Our turnkey energy solution sets us apart from the rest. When you are looking to save on energy, look no further than FES. We will manage your savings project from start to finish.
A Single Solution
Utilize a single company for your entire energy project. From spec'ing to construction, we do it all.
Eliminate Third-Party Blame
Using FES eliminates the risk of having contractors shirk responsibility to third-parties.
Long Term Success
Having a single company on your team allows you to ensure the success of your project(s) in the long run.
Frequently Asked Questions
Turnkey solutions allow us to offer an unprecedented opportunity to our clients as they are able to hire a single firm to manage their entire energy project. Here are some of the FAQs we hear from our clients.
The first step in our turnkey solution is utility bill benchmarking, where we analyze your historical energy consumption against industry standards. This provides a baseline understanding of how your facility's energy use compares to similar establishments.
Once we've benchmarked your utility bills, we proceed to a comprehensive building audit. This involves a detailed assessment of your facility's energy systems and operations to pinpoint inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
We compile a detailed energy model that projects the savings based on the improvements identified during the building audit. This allows us to provide an estimated return on investment and helps in decision-making regarding the project.
Absolutely! As part of our service, we research available utility rebates that can help offset the costs of your energy efficiency upgrades. We aim to maximize the financial benefits of your investment.
Our team acts as the construction manager for your project. This ensures that the proposed measures are implemented accurately, on time, and within budget, guaranteeing the success of the energy-saving initiative.
After project completion, we conduct Measurement and Verification (M&V) to verify the results. This process confirms that the energy-saving measures have delivered the expected outcomes and helps maintain accountability for the project's success.
Why FES?
We’re here to help! FES is a boutique engineering firm offering customized solutions that are specific to the needs of your building and personnel. After a thorough on-site evaluation, FES will provide a list of recommended energy efficiency measures available for implementation with internal resources (at your own pace), or you can choose to let us manage the project from start to finish. Our identified solutions will allow for more efficient building operation with improved reliability while reducing your overall utility costs.
