Governmental Agencies Invited to Energy Workshop
ESC Region 12 is hosting this complimentary workshop
WACO (May 7, 2008) Schools, cities, counties, governmental agencies and other nonprofits in Texas can learn about taking greater control of energy costs by attending a workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, at the Education Service Center (ESC) Region 12, 2101 W. Loop 340 in Waco. Participants will gain an understanding of energy reduction, from energy aggregation purchases and setting energy goals to rehabilitation of facilities to implement conservation methods. In addition, new tools to assist in complying with state law (HB 3693) will be highlighted.
ESC Region 12 is hosting this workshop, which
is being provided at no charge by Choice Facility
Partners (CFP), a cooperative with contract partners
brought together by the Harris County Department
of Education (HCDE). Lunch is included. Seating is
limited; to make a reservation, go to www.esc12.net and
select workshop session 29236. For more information
about registering, contact Tara Dillard, 254.297.1279
or tdillard@esc12.net.
House Bill 3693 has mandated that governmental
agencies set firm energy conservation targets, closely
monitor and report their progress toward those goals. To assist agencies in managing this process, CFP has undertaken a comprehensive energy program that provides its members with services that include energy auditing and retrofitting, conservation and management, innovative energy choice and behavior modification.
Starting with an in-depth analysis of school district’ buildings and structures, CFP contract partners can identify immediate opportunities and cost-justified solutions to reduce energy use, including lighting control and monitoring systems, HVAC upgrades, repairs and renovations. Contracted through JOC with competitive adjusted and discounted RS Means pricing, contract partners and their subcontractor teams, can quickly install energy conservation and alternative renewable energy solutions to achieve immediate results.
Eligible organizations can take advantage of the
energy management program and the dozen other programs
within CFP by signing an interlocal agreement. More than 50 school districts, government agencies and municipalities have signed the interlocal agreement to take advantage of the legally and competitively bid contracts. For more information, contact Dean Zajicek, director,
Choice Facility Partners, HCDE, 713-696-2122, or
visit http://www.choicefacilitypartners.org .
About Choice Facility Partners
Choice Facility Partners brings legally and competitively bid building and facility contracts to governmental entities. Contracts are competitively pre-bid so governmental entities can access quality services immediately, saving time and money on the bidding process. Resource areas under contract include Job Order Contracting, turn-key precast modular buildings, assistance for capital improvement programs representing the building/ facility owner and building services. Whether in a bond program or routine maintenance, school districts, cities and counties may choose from multiple contracts that best meet their needs.
About ESC Region 12
ESC Region 12 works to provide quality education services and solutions that will improve student performance. While working to increase effectiveness and economy of operations, Region 12 ESC frequently discovers programs and services that would be beneficial to other governmental agencies.
For more information:
Choice Facility Partners, Harris County
Department of Education
713-696-2122 www.choicefacilitypartners.org
For more information about this release, contact:
Louise Henry, PRISM Advantage, louise@prismadvantage.net or
713-305-1447
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