This new contract builds upon a previous $67m deal that WES had inked with Consolidated Edison in 2009. Most of the O&R contract work is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2011.
The program is a part of O&R’ s ongoing efforts to help the State of New York achieve its energy reduction goals.
The program, which includes free energy efficiency surveys for New York small business, pays 70% of the installed cost for energy-saving measures and pays 100% of the cost of equipment such as compact fluorescent lamps, water faucet aerators, and high-pressure rinse valves.
As the program implementation contractor, WES will be responsible for marketing, community outreach and partnering with the community and local business organizations in New York.
WES will also be in charge of on-site energy efficiency surveys and energy-saving facility retrofit projects in thousands of businesses throughout the Rockland, Orange and Sullivan counties in the State of New York.
Jay Bhalla, president of WES, said: ”The O&R Small Business Direct Installation Program complements our other projects in the State of New York nicely.
”WES is proud to be leveraging our expertise in the New York marketplace in support of O&R’s ambitious energy efficiency program. I expect other utilities throughout the country will follow O&R’s leadership in this regard, implementing similar programs for which WES is well positioned to compete for.”
