Pumping Up Savings: Leveraging Energy Performance Contracting for Comprehensive Utility Infrastructure Upgrades

Rural water utilities face constant pressure to modernize aging infrastructure, improve operational resilience, and meet sustainability goals—often with constrained capital budgets. Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) offers a powerful, budget-neutral solution by financing critical upgrades through guaranteed energy and operational savings. This panel discussion brings together experts from the public and private sectors to share a successful, collaborative model for implementing comprehensive EPC projects in Colorado. Attendees will learn how to strategically leverage EPC to approach major infrastructure improvements, including: • Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) water meter replacement • Significant facility efficiency updates in treatment plants and administrative buildings • The integration of on-site solar installations to reduce power costs Featuring representatives from state government and the private energy services sector, the panel will provide practical insights into securing financing, navigating state programs, and ensuring project success. Learn how EPC can transform utility operations from a necessary cost center into a source of savings and long-term modernization.