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Phase 4: Implementation

Main Events

  • ESCO's completion and submittal of design and construction package and agency review and approval
  • Construction/installation of energy conservation measures
  • Commissioning, post-installation measurement & verification (M&V)
  • Agency inspection and acceptance of project
  • Performance period: Agency payments, required M&V
  • End of contract term

See the Super ESPC Delivery Order Guidelines (PDF 999 KB, 61 pp) for a detailed description of Phase 4. Download Adobe Reader.

Resources

Post-Award Meeting Agenda Items (MS Word 36 KB)
Topics to be covered as project implementation begins.

Project Acceptance Guidelines and Checklist (MS Word 71 KB)
Guidance for doing all necessary checks and documentation before project acceptance.

Sample Reporting Requirements Checklist (MS Word 356 KB)

FEMP Continuous Commissioning Guidebook

FEMP O&M Best Practices Guide

Commissioning Guidance for DOE Super ESPCs (7/07) (PDF 234 KB, 12 pp) Download Adobe Reader