8 EMS vendors now offer guaranteed savings plans

Journal Article · Mon Feb 14 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:6135488

Raymond, M

At least eight companies now offer company-wide insurance policies guaranteeing the savings projections of energy-management system (EMS) dealers. The plans can guarantee either that energy costs will be lower than the lease payments or that the user will achieve a stated payback. The plan requires users to buy a maintenance contract with their system. Drawbacks are the disincentive for users to seek additional energy savings and the problem of how to measure the savings. Users can request a policy through an insurance company if they are hesitant about a company policy. Spokesmen for several companies offering the insurance option describe the highlights of their programs. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 6135488
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 8:7; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320100* -- Energy Conservation
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& Utilization-- Buildings
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FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
INSURANCE