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Verigee pitches guaranteed-savings energy retrofits for Scott County; vendor cites $862,450 IRA incentive on model project
Summary
Rick Anderson of Verigee proposed a countywide energy-efficiency package under Indiana’s guaranteed-savings law (IC 36-1-12.5) that would combine geothermal, solar arrays, LED conversions and controls upgrades; he said the modeled package could yield about $862,450 in Inflation Reduction Act incentives if solar and geothermal components are included.
Rick Anderson, a Verigee representative, told Scott County officials that a guaranteed-savings energy retrofit could deliver infrastructure upgrades and energy-cost reductions across county buildings and that the county could receive sizable federal incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act if geothermal and solar are part of the package.
Anderson summarized past projects and the guaranteed-savings model under state law (referencing IC 36-1-12.5): "On the annual utility savings, that is what we would guarantee... the state makes us audit your billings every year," he said. Anderson recommended a suite of improvements including three solar PV arrays on county properties, a geothermal system for the courthouse property, controls upgrades, LED lighting conversions and replacement or remediation of aging HVAC refrigerants. He said Verigee’s assessment showed potential utility savings and that the IRA could return roughly $862,450 to the county on the modeled investment.
Anderson cautioned the county that the program requires public advertisement and an RFP/RFQ process under state law and outlined that some non-energy items (about 10%) can be included in the project package. He said the projects can be phased and that local subcontractors are used when bondable.
Board members asked that Verigee separate a courthouse-only estimate from the broader county package so the county can prioritize the courthouse, which several members described as the building most in need of HVAC and equipment replacement. Anderson agreed to break out courthouse-specific pricing and return to a future meeting to present the narrower scope.
The board did not authorize a contract. Members discussed next steps—advertising, RFP timelines and the need to verify budget availability before committing to work or signing a guaranteed-savings contract.
