Public Housing Authorities - Industry Solutions
According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the average utility expenditures for today’s public housing units can account for 30 percent of an authority’s total budget.
As most publicly financed facilities lack the up-front project funds necessary to accomplish large-scale efficiency projects, your agency can benefit from entering into a partnership with Siemens to purchase and install the equipment you need —paid for with energy cost savings.
The Opportunity through Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs)
In the early 1990s, Congress passed legislation that assisted PHAs in addressing their capital needs while providing incentives for reduced utility costs. Additional legislation soon followed that established Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) as a method to fund essential capital improvements through the energy savings of the infrastructure investments. Most recently, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 extended the payback period of such projects from 12 years to 20 years.
At Siemens, we recognize that high-performance buildings’ make for higher quality living. Through our guaranteed energy performance-based solutions, Siemens has worked with PHAs across the country to audit facilities and implement facility improvements — resulting in guaranteed, self-funding programs. A typical Siemens project may include:
Water conservation measures (installation of commodes, aerators and showerheads)
Weatherization in cold climates (air sealing and insulation)
Lighting retrofits (improve lighting levels while reducing consumption)
Central air conditioning and heating plant systems
Indoor Environmental Quality (mold and mildew)
Installation of metering and controls for energy management
Upgrades to building envelopes, including new doors and windows
Our staff includes industry experts on HUD regulations, focusing on: specific energy performance contracting regulations needed for construction; contract administration requirements and regulatory waivers; asset management and project-based accounting issues; floor rate waivers; and capital fund contribution rules and regulations. Siemens brings unique value to our customers through:
Dedicated resources for the PHA marketplace — with extensive market knowledge and experience conducting business with housing authorities across the country
Projects that are managed and delivered locally. Our resources are local and our staff is always available to our customers
Direct manufacturer pricing for products typically required during a project
A breadth of offerings — Energy conservation projects can be paired with our security and fire solutions
Extensive performance contracting expertise and a commitment to meeting guarantees through energy efficiency measures and programs to lower energy consumption
A solid record of sub-contracting minority-owned businesses and employing residents on our job sites
Training and education programs for housing residents to help them compete for meaningful employment opportunities