Program Benefits

• Lower energy costs
• Reduced operating budgets and energy spending
• No up-front capital and zero percent financing – a cash-flow neutral project
• Minimal disruption of building operations
• Better learning and working conditions in a more comfortable building environment
• Environmentally conscious program
• Contributes to Connecticut’s energy self-sufficiency

Program Features

• Remote Monitoring of Real-Time Building Energy Use
• Constant connection to districts via Internet
• Active management reduces peak loads
• Monitor HVAC, boilers, and lighting systems
• Power factor and harmonic transformer upgrades
• Monitor electricity and fossil fuel consumption
• Utility bill monitoring and management
• Cost and usage tracking, forecasting, and budgeting
• Purchase of Electric Commodity
• Purchase commodity during off-peak hours
• Improved load profile management
• Renewable Energy Solutions
• Design and installation of solar photovoltaic solar thermal, fuel cells
• Financing
• Leverage statewide grant and other financing programs

Partnership at Work

CREC will:

• Act as your single point of contact
• Coordinate and monitor the program development and implementation
• Evaluate the project’s results and its effectiveness for your district

DBS Energy will:

• Conduct a thorough evaluation of your building’s energy infrastructure at no cost
• Define and explain the scope of opportunity and its financial benefits
• Implement the project