Energy Efficeincy Projects

Georgia State and Local Governments Receive Expanded Authority for Conservation Projects

May 31, 2021 at 11:31am featuring David R. Cook Jr.
City Governments, Construction Owners, County Governments, Energy Construction, Energy Efficeincy Projects, Local Government, Local Governments, Public Owners, Public Works, School Systems,

In the 2020-2021 session, the Georgia General Assembly amended existing laws to expand state and local governments’ authority to enter conservation projects.  In connection with these projects, the contractor guarantees that cost savings or revenue increases will cover any …

Solar Resources for Universities and Local Governments: City and County Solar PV Training Program

December 07, 2017 at 8:44pm featuring David R. Cook Jr.
Energy Construction, Energy Efficeincy Projects, Facilities Managers, Public Contractors, Public Owners, Public Works,

NREL, in support of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office, is offering a no-cost PV training program for 50 cities and counties seeking to go solar on their facilities (both buildings and land).

Cities and counties will …

Private sector partnerships help DoD meet goals for energy efficiency and renewable energy production

September 23, 2015 at 9:14am featuring David R. Cook Jr.
Energy Construction, Energy Efficeincy Projects, Facilities Managers, Public Works,

Solar EnergyFor the last two decades, federal agencies have set mandates to reduce energy intensity, lower greenhouse gases and increase use of alternative energy sources. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) requires federal agencies to reduce energy intensity …

Georgia Executive Order Effectively Bars LEED for State Buildings (Guest Post)

June 04, 2013 at 11:12am featuring David R. Cook Jr.
Energy Efficeincy Projects, Public Owners, Public Works,

This guest post was written by James Richardson of the “Georgia Tipsheet.”  Read the Executive Order here.

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has ordered state agencies to broaden eligibility guidelines of timber in government buildings to include those sourced …

AHC Attorney to Present on Energy Savings Performance Contracts

September 03, 2012 at 11:47pm featuring David R. Cook Jr.
Construction Owners, Energy Construction, Energy Efficeincy Projects, Engineers, Facilities Managers, Local Governments, Public Owners,

AHC attorney David Cook will speak at Facilities America 2012 on September 10 through 13, 2012, in Washington, D.C.   He will address “Energy Savings Performance Contracting From the Owner’s Perspective.”

ESPCs are contracts through which contractors install energy-efficient equipment, implement …

Tax Deduction For Energy Efficiency Projects

March 05, 2012 at 2:55pm featuring David R. Cook Jr.
Energy Construction, Energy Efficeincy Projects, Facilities Managers, Public Works,

According to the Department of Energy, energy usage in commercial buildings continues to increase.  It comes as no surprise that building owners are seeking ways to decrease their electric utility bills through energy efficiency measures.  In addition to reduced electric …

Update on Georgia Energy Savings Performance Contracting

February 25, 2012 at 7:39pm featuring David R. Cook Jr.
Energy Construction, Energy Efficeincy Projects, Facilities Managers, Local Governments, Public Contractors, Public Owners, Public Works,

 A bill before the Georgia General Assembly would revise the rules for contractors that are pre-qualified to perform energy savings performance contracts for state agencies and governmental entities.  The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) is tasked with the responsibility of …

AHC Attorney David Cook to Present on Energy Savings Projects at GlobalCon 2012 Energy Conference

January 28, 2012 at 1:27am featuring David R. Cook Jr.
Energy Construction, Energy Efficeincy Projects, Engineers, Facilities Managers,

AHC attorney David R. Cook will speak at the Association of Energy Engineers’ GlobalCon 2012 conference in Atlantic City. He will discuss issues related to Energy Efficiency and Energy Savings Projects. Energy savings projects present complicated construction issues for owners, …

Considerations in Public Owner and Governmental Energy Efficiency Projects

November 04, 2011 at 9:57pm featuring David R. Cook Jr.
Construction Owners, Energy Construction, Energy Efficeincy Projects, Engineers, Facilities Managers, Local Governments, Public Contractors, Public Owners, Public Works, School Systems,

Public owners, such as state agencies, cities and counties, and school districts, are considering the advantages of energy efficiency projects.  The advantages include goodwill in the community, environmental benefits, and utility cost savings.  Such projects can involve an array of …