Public Housing Authority
GDS has more than 10 years’ experience assisting public housing authorities (PHA) throughout the United States. Our experienced staff provides:
- comprehensive energy and water audits
- energy efficiency services
- performance contracting consulting services and RFP development
- electric and gas procurement expertise
Comprehensive Energy and Water Audits per HUD Regulations (24 CFR 965)
- Investigate potential energy, water, and waste conservation and cost reduction measures
- Perform in-depth field surveys and analyses
- Comply with 24 CFR Part 965, Subpart C, Energy Audits and Energy Conservation Measures
- Energy modeling expertise
Green Physical Needs Assessment (GPNA)
- 40 Energy Audits and/or Green Physical Needs Assessments for PHA’s completed nationally
- GPNA tool software comprehension
- Certified energy auditors and physical/capital needs specialists
- HUD Technical Assistance Corps development and training of energy/renewable technical experts
- Cost estimating expertise
Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) Consulting and Support
- Assist PHAs in determining the feasibility of a performance contract
- Develop and issue RFP for ESCO services
- Review proposals and select an ESCO
- Manage implementation of the performance contract
Utility Allowance Review and Analysis
- Review and development of utility allowances
- Achieve cost savings
- Meet critical HUD requirements for periodic reviews of utility allowances
