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Finding capital improvement funding for public facilities can be challenging. Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) is a time-tested tool for alleviating those concerns. Since the mid 1990s, Colorado's public sector has successfully used the Colorado EPC program to finance facility improvements with guaranteed savings.
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This report discusses, investigates, and offers sources for further review on energy conservation programs and energy related building codes. The report highlights significant differences between Colorado programs and codes and those in other U.S. states. Finally, it provides an analysis on the effectiveness and importance of these energy savings.
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A significant energy conservation opportunity exists within Colorado's new and existing building electrical systems. Dry-type transformers are commonly utilized within a large building's electrical distribution system. While transformers are relatively efficient, delivering over 95% of their input power, they are constantly energized; consequently, electrical losses are constant.