“Our Evaluation Committee reviewed the proposals submitted and decided on Ecosystem because their proposal delivered the highest overall value,” said Gary Gray, purchasing manager for County of Bruce. “This project will reduce energy and water consumption, while using future savings to pay for the capital expenses incurred.”

Ecosystem’s model converts energy waste to capital dollars; therefore the county is paying less to the utility and those savings are invested in energy efficiency and the renewal of aging mechanical assets. The energy conservation measures to be implemented include building automation system (BAS) upgrades, a micro combined heat and power (CHP) plant, a lighting retrofit, and various equipment replacements and upgrades. The project also includes a stakeholder education and awareness program that will be provided by Ecosystem’s dedicated Education and Awareness team.

“Our county is a two-hour drive northwest of Toronto so we want a team that is willing and able to commit to on-site presence and has experience with rural projects,” Gray continued. “Ecosystem meets both criteria, in additional to having a very strong track record in delivering its energy savings guarantees.”

Both Ecosystem and the county have agreed to an iterative contract, which allows the county to review and approve the project phase by phase.

Ecosystem engineers are currently completing a detailed study, and construction is expected to start in early 2017.

For more information, visit www.ecosystem-energy.com.

Publication date: 8/15/2016

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