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Texas state agencies and institutions of higher education now spend over $220 million annually to heat, cool, and light their facilities. The State Agencies Program delivers a variety of programs and services to ensure that existing state facilities are operated and maintained for optimal energy efficiency and those new facilities are designed and built for energy efficiency from the ground up. Program responsibilities also include the administration and maintenance of the Energy Conservation Design Standard for new state buildings.
SECO's Requests for Proposals
A Demonstration of Fluorescent Outdoor Lighting in Austin, Texas 2008
HB3070 Home Energy Efficiency Report
Cool Roof Technology Report
The Cool Roof Technology Report was prepared and funded by the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO). SECO is interested in providing practical and affordable ways of increasing the energy efficiency of portable classroom buildings in wide use by public school districts in the State of Texas. These buildings provide a fast, cost effective ways for districts to rapidly expand their capacity; however, due to their nature of construction, they are particularly susceptible to characteristics that waste energy, thus depriving schools of badly needed operations and maintenance dollars. The main objective of SECO is to provide access to technologies that reduce the energy consumption of these structures. This evaluation report was performed by the Brooks Energy and Sustainability Laboratory of the Texas A&M University.
Appliance Standards Report
This report, Opportunities for Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards in Texas, was prepared for and funded by the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO). In 2005, the Texas legislature enacted HB 2129, which directed SECO to determine the feasibility and cost-benefit to consumers of setting appliance standards for appliances that are not currently regulated for energy efficiency in this state, if the office determines that the new standards would reduce the emission of air contaminants. The report was been prepared on behalf of the Texas SECO in response to this directive from the legislature.
Follow-Up Improving Energy Efficiency for State Buildings Workshop
On November 2, 2006, SECO and the Texas Chapter of the Energy Services Coalition (ESC), held a workshop on technical and procurement training for performance contracting and resources available to state agencies to assist with lowered operation and maintenance expenses, reduced energy consumption and cost, enhanced electrical system's reliability, and improved air quality. This workshop was held for state agency energy managers, facilities and maintenance managers, procurement administrators and staff responsible for operation and maintenance of state buildings and facilities. See the PowerPoint Presentations and the Energy Services Coalition web site.
Follow-Up Executive Directors & Chief Financial Officers Workshop
SECO held a workshop on August 9, 2006 for State Agency Executives and Chief Financial Officers on energy efficiency and the resources available that can help with making state buildings more energy efficient. This workshop focused on resources available to state agencies that can assist with meeting legislative mandates and information on financing options to meet these mandates. See the PowerPoint Presentations
STATE ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROJECT
The State Council on Competitive Government (CCG) declared energy management a state service subject to council oversight. In March 2006, CCG entered into a contract with LPB Energy Consulting to develop a comprehensive statewide energy management program. SECO is the contract administrator for the project. The goal of this project is to reduce energy expenditures, to efficiently manage energy usage and to accurately forecast usage in state-owned facilities. The State Energy Manager Program includes comprehensive energy bill auditing, efficient energy management at both the Executive Director and Facility Manager levels, and budgeting at the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer levels. Projected savings over the four-year contract term are $100 million in energy procurement. An additional $85 million in savings is projected through owner representation services on demand side projects. Project services include:Information Management
- energy rate and tariff analysis
- energy bill auditing
- energy bill consolidation
- energy data analysis and retention
Energy Procurement
- energy load profile determination
- energy services aggregation
- energy service rate and contract negotiation
- energy service contract management assistance
Energy Conservation
- identification of energy efficiency/conservation projects
- procurement and contracting assistance
- general oversight of conservation projects
Additionally, a software platform, Utility Manager Server, is being updated to meet statewide and individual state agency requirements. This system will be accessible to state agencies via the Internet. By combining the results of effective energy management and electric aggregation, the state could reduce state agency utility expenses, currently between $200 and 300 million, by more than 20 percent. Frequently Asked Questions
For specific questions concerning the State Energy Manager Program, please email Eddy Trevino at eddy.trevino@cpa.state.tx.us.
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