SCHOOLS | GOVERNMENT | COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
Schools turn to Sage for successful energy projects.
Since 2009, we've worked with dozens of public school districts, private schools and colleges to plan and implement solar, storage and efficiency projects, many built with Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and government-backed incentives with little or no up capital costs.
Our efforts have helped to save schools millions on their energy bills to help preserve and grow their resources for generations to come.
Trusted.
A portion of our work with public schools was as the consultant for the California Energy Commission's Bright Schools Program. We've partnered with architecture, engineering and construction firms like Greystone West, kW Engineering, TLCD, Guttman & Blaevoet, HY Architects and Quattrocchi Kwok to plan and procure solar for new and upgraded school buildings and implement energy efficiency programs.
Sage has also worked closely with financial and legal firms School & College Legal Services, Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost LLP, Lozano Smith and Best Best & Krieger to evaluate proposals and contracts for our clients.
Experienced.
We're proud to have helped realize so many successful energy projects for California schools. Our team of professionals includes LEED and LEED AP certified environmental engineers and veteran project managers who are intimately familiar with the decision-making processes and priorities of public schools.
We're deeply familiar with how public agencies work. One of our principals served for six years on a school board, where he was responsible for implementing his District's solar project, and another currently serves on his local water utility board.
Zero Net Energy
Sage helps schools define ZNE, develop ZNE policies in compliance with Title 24 and other building energy efficiency standards and net zero energy requirements, and lay out clear pathways to meet these policies across their building portfolio. Sage works with clients to show how ZNE can be leveraged for LEED and other green building certifications, which can further improve the working environment of buildings.
Energy Efficiency
The first step in any energy project is to assess and evaluate how energy is used in your facilities. As part of this process, Sage performs energy audits to identify efficiency and conservation opportunities, conducts lifecycle cost analyses, and provides recommendations for the most effective efficiency measures and facilities upgrades to lower operating and generation project costs.
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“We turned to Sage to independently analyze the feasibility of our solar project. Their real-world understanding of the solar market and conservative analysis of the risks and benefits gave us greater clarity and confidence to move forward.
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What You Should Know Before Going Solar
There's nothing easy about planning and building a solar energy system. Stakeholders have to reach clear, common goals. Key decisions and critical timelines have to be planned with academic and board calendars. Then there's the market knowledge and technical expertise required to make sure system is designed, built and performs to the highest standard.
A lot of expertise goes into protecting a 25 year investment. Here's how to do it - and why you'll want independent advice before you sign a contract.
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