At OEO, we understand that businesses, governments and other institutional energy consumers are under tremendous pressure to cut their operating costs. We believe that the quickest and most effective way of reducing operating costs is to eliminate unnecessary energy consumption. It is our belief that reducing energy has become more about profits and in some cases, survival than it is about being environmentally conscientious.
Our staff and network of strategic partners include some of the most advanced energy-related consultants, engineers, manufacturers and contractors in the world and have the desire, necessary qualifications and experience to create and implement comprehensive turnkey energy-reduction plans that typically pay for themselves – and more – with the savings they generate.
We accomplish this by employing a structured process in which we:
Collect Data
The process begins when our energy auditors make a site visit to:
• Collect utility bills and obtain building plans.
• Observe and record human behavior that may affect energy consumption.
• Record environmental data – air temperature, humidity, lighting levels, etc.
• Identify and record the components that make up the building envelope.
• Record the types, quantities and hours of operation of all equipment including light fixtures, motors,
pumps, chillers and HVAC components.
• Collect other data that may reconcile energy consumption.
Identify Solutions
Using the collected data, our consultants, researchers and product specialists begin the process of identifying and evaluating potential energy solutions that can reduce energy consumption and pay for themselves with the savings they generate.
Prepare Energy-Reduction Plan
We then create a custom, project-specific Energy-Reduction Plan detailing the potential solutions and their financial impact using cash flow, return on investment, life-cycle analysis, net present value and other applicable financial models.
Prepare Sources of Funding Schedule
Using the completed Energy-Reduction Plan, our funding specialists create a Sources of Funding Schedule which identifies and details available funding sources such as rebates, grants (where applicable), third-party pay options, leasing programs and more.
Present Solutions
We present the Energy-Reduction Plan and Sources of Funding Schedule, answers questions, provide additional details where needed and demonstrate sample products where applicable.
Install Test Products
Where applicable, we install test products so they can be evaluated in the environment in which they will be utilized.
Present Implementation Plan
Upon selection and approval of accepted solutions, our energy auditor and project manager present an implementation plan that includes a scope of work, a set of specifications, a delivery and installation schedule and other details that describe the methods and procedures of implementation.
Implement Solutions
Upon acceptance of the implementation plan, we commence work. During the course of implementation, we photograph and document progress to support rebate applications, code compliance and claimed tax deductions.
Product Orientation
Upon project completion, our energy auditor demonstrates the operation of equipment installed, reviews maintenance procedures and confirms that it is operating as designed.
Confirmation Audit
At planned intervals, we return to collect energy-usage data and confirm that all systems are functioning as planned and that the energy savings meet expectations.