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