Pathway to a Green Building. Expert guidance for your energy efficiency investment.
The most comprehensive solution to professionally engineer, manage, and finance your energy program.
Maximize your investment with an exclusive interest rate reduction on C-PACE financing if you utilize Energy Program Facilitation.
At OCOsink, we are proud to partner with the Connecticut Green Bank to combine the benefits of C-PACE financing with our Energy Program Facilitation (EPF) services, offering commercial building owners the most cost-effective route to upgrade their energy systems.
Our EPF services are value-driven and tailored to your property’s needs, providing technical and project management expertise throughout all aspects of your project’s timeline.
The Green Bank provides an exclusive interest rate reduction on C-PACE loans for clients utilizing our EPF services, offsetting the cost of EPF services. This collaboration ensures your investment delivers maximum efficiency and value, setting a new standard for accessible energy efficiency. Our tailored solutions meet your building’s specific needs while controlling costs, often resulting in operational savings that surpass the cost of the loan, making it a cash-flow positive investment.
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Who is this for?
Manufacturers who want to reduce operating costs to increase profitability without dedicating manpower to manage a large-scale initiative.
Building owners who want to be more efficient, reduce carbon footprint but do not know where to start.
Non-profits who have aging HVAC systems and want to improve comfort.
Building owners who seek to do more with less. Upgraded building systems have less maintenance and it is more efficient to operate.
How it works?
Project Development
- Analyze energy use & discuss emissions reduction strategies
- Perform engineering study to identify energy opportunities
- Identify significant energy users (SEUs) and explore decarbonization
- Address comfort issues and aging HVAC
Engineering and Procurement
- Ensure the project meets expectations and budget
- Finalize design intent based on energy audit findings
- Create preliminary designs based on finalized specifications
- Develop funding strategy with incentives, grants, and C-PACE financing
- Evaluate and select contractors
- Negotiate and finalize contracts with contractors
Implementation
- Provide construction oversight
- Monitor and report on construction progress
- Ensure quality control throughout the project
- Provide commissioning agent services
Performance Assurance
- Monitor project savings post-implementation
- Provide warranty support
- Collaborate with the energy management team post-construction
- Maintain implemented measures for sustainability
FAQs
1. What types of energy projects can be developed through EPF ?
EPF helps building owners with developing impactful energy efficiency projects that encompass all building systems. Our team focuses on replacing end-of-life building systems, optimizing industrial heating and cooling processes, central plant optimizations, building automation, and more.
2. How can energy efficiency measures benefit my organization?
Energy efficiency measures can reduce operational costs, improve building comfort (e.g. air quality), and decrease your organization’s carbon footprint, enhancing overall sustainability and profitability.
3. How does the partnership between OCOsink and the Connecticut Green Bank benefit building owners?
Projects developed and implemented through EPF will benefit from a 0.75% interest rate reduction on C-PACE financing. This partnership aims to make energy efficiency projects more affordable, thereby increasing their adoption and accelerating decarbonization efforts.
4. What are the benefits of using the Energy Program Facilitation (EPF) services?
EPF is a comprehensive service provided by OCOsink that guides organizations through the entire process of developing and implementing energy efficiency projects. The goal is to develop the most impactful project where the savings exceed the cost of the investment.
5. How does EPF ensure projects are successfully implemented?
EPF supports every stage of the project lifecycle, including scoping studies, funding, contractor procurement, commissioning, and performance testing. This ensures effective execution and delivers the expected energy savings.
6. How does EPF contribute to emission reductions and sustainability goals?
EPF contributes to developing and achieving sustainability goals by creating a strategy driven by the business’s values and investment criteria. We identify and implement energy-saving measures, help to secure financing, and ensure effective execution, reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions.
7. Can I combine C-PACE financing with incentives and grants?
Yes! C-PACE financing can be combined with other grants and incentives, including those from the utility providers. We are experts at securing incentives for our customers.
8. What happens to the energy project if I decide to sell my building?
If you sell your building, the C-PACE assessment remains with the property, and the new owner continues to benefit from the energy improvements while repaying the assessment.