Unlock Efficiency, Savings, & Sustainability with Energy Savings Performance Contracts

Upgrade your facilities through an integrated funding and project implementation approach that focuses on producing future energy savings through high impact energy efficiency and infrastructure projects, eliminating the need for upfront capital costs.

Benefits & Outcomes

Little or No Upfront Capital

Implement facility upgrades using future energy savings. Minimize the need for immediate budget outlay and avoid deferred maintenance.
Performance Guarantee Benefits

Trane offers project cost and energy savings guarantees per contract terms, helping manage expenses and reduce financial risk.
Single-Source Accountability

As your NAESCO-accredited ESCO, Trane manages all aspects of planning, implementation, and measurement for seamless delivery.
Customized Solutions for Every Facility

Solutions tailored to your site’s operational, sustainability, and infrastructure goals in K-12, higher ed, healthcare, government, and more.

Key Features

Streamlined ESPC Process

Trane’s ESPC includes everything from design to installation, funding, and ongoing verification—with options to meet every project goal.

Robust Facility Evaluation

Identify energy savings potential and inefficiencies with Trane’s expert evaluation as the project’s foundation
Design & Implementation

We help you concept, design, and implement comprehensive projects that deliver the outcomes you value most.
Measurement & Verification

We track and validate energy savings over time, ensuring results meet and exceed contract guarantees.
Flexible Funding Options

We help you find incentives and plan energy-saving solutions that maximize operational and financial benefits.

Benefits

Proven Track Record of Savings

Trane energy savings performance contracts are already delivering more than $3.6 billion in guaranteed savings to customers—including schools, hospitals and government operations.
Recognized and Certified Energy Services Provider

Trane is accredited by the National Association of Energy Services Companies (NAESCO) as an Energy Services Provider (ESP), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)-qualified Energy Services Company (ESCO) and a Canadian Federal Buildings Initiative qualified bidder.
End-to-End Support and Expertise

Trane’s team supports you through every phase, from energy audits and project design to implementation and ongoing performance monitoring, helping ensure your goals are achieved, risks are minimized, and savings are sustained over time.

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Using Energy Savings Performance Contracting for Infrastructure and Sustainability Improvements

As organizations begin to pursue sustainability and environmental goals, Energy Savings Contracting can be a great option to help deliver the outcomes to support their goals.

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Customer Stories

See how we’ve helped customers like you.

- Customer Story
Revolutionizing Efficiency: SCDOT Headquarters' Energy Transformation

SCDOT upgraded its HQ with Trane, improving comfort and cutting energy use by 41%, saving $258,500 annually. The project included new HVAC, lighting, and a building management system.
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Optimizing Learning Environment: Powhatan County Schools Achieve 20% Energy Savings with Trane's Upgrades

Powhatan County Schools upgraded four outdated buildings with Trane, improving comfort and air quality. The project cut energy costs by 20% and CO2 emissions by 3.3M pounds.
- Sustainability
- Customer Story
New Mexico’s Green Energy Project

New Mexico used renewable energy sources and energy-efficient Trane products and services in its State Buildings Green Energy Project.
- Customer Story
Knox County Schools

Knox County Schools and Trane's collaboration saves over $74M, improving energy efficiency in 90 schools with updates including HVAC systems, controls, LED lighting.

FAQs

Your questions about performance contracting, answered.

What is energy savings performance contracting?

Energy savings performance contracting (ESPC) is a funding and procurement method where facility upgrades are paid for from the future operational and energy savings those upgrades deliver—managed and guaranteed by a qualified energy service company (ESCO).

How do energy savings performance contracts work?

The ESCO audits your facilities, identifies savings opportunities, designs, and implements upgrades, and guarantees the energy savings. Project costs are repaid over time from these validated savings.

What is the difference between ESPC and ESCO?

ESPC is the contract or process through which upgrades are funded and delivered. An ESCO—like Trane—is the provider who manages, implements, and guarantees results via the ESPC.

How does the self-funded project work?

After evaluating your current infrastructure and operating expenses, we’ll work with you to create a tailored design and funding plan that meets your unique requirements. The entire scope of your construction project can be funded in two ways: first, by generating budget surpluses through reduced energy and operational costs; and second, by leveraging grants, incentives, and programs that reward infrastructure upgrades, efficiency improvements, and sustainability.

What is the benefit of working with a single-source ESCO provider?

Unlike traditional bid and spec projects, which require you to coordinate with multiple contractors, engineers, and find your own financing, Trane streamlines the entire process with Energy Savings Performance Contracting. Trane works with you to plan, design, and manage your project from start to finish. You don't need to search for or pay separate engineers or contractors; we orchestrate all aspects of the design and construction for you. Plus, your project is typically funded by the savings it generates, minimizing upfront costs. After project completion, Trane tracks and verifies your ongoing energy savings, ensuring your performance goals are met.