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Utica approves no-cost ABM energy assessment of city buildings
Summary
Council approved a memorandum of understanding with ABM for a no-cost energy assessment of city-owned buildings; ABM will inventory energy use, recommend efficiency projects and may propose paid projects if savings are identified.
The Utica City Council on Jan. 13 approved a memorandum of understanding with ABM to perform a no-cost energy assessment of city-owned buildings.
ABM representative Dennis Murray told the council the assessment is budget-neutral to the city and begins with an inventory of electric and gas usage. "This is a no cost, budget neutral type of idea where we come through and we do inventory of your buildings, look at them, see what your energy usage is," Murray said. The company will analyze utility bills, identify overspending and, if projects are recommended, present proposals for upgrades and potential funding strategies.
Councilmembers asked about timing and deliverables; Murray estimated the assessment could start once the city supplies utility bills and that results and recommendations would be presented to council if actionable opportunities are identified. Council approved the MOU on a roll-call vote with all members present voting yes.
If the city decides to act on ABM's recommendations, ABM would present project proposals and cost estimates; any capital work would incur costs and require separate approvals and funding arrangements.
What happens next: City staff will provide utility data to ABM to allow the assessment to proceed; ABM will return with findings and any project recommendations for council consideration.
