Sempra Energy Solutions has announced that it has signed twoenergy efficiency contracts in Arizona worth $5.8 million . Thecompany inked an agreement with the county of Maricopa for $3.8million, and with the east campus of Arizona State University (ASU)for $2 million.

Sempra has written both agreements as energy-savings performancecontracts. The contracts allow for the cost of the new equipmentand services to be paid for over time by the customer’s savingsfrom reduced energy costs. Not only will Sempra’s efficiencymeasures reduce costs, but through newer technology they will alsoreduce emissions of nitrous oxides.

“Arizona’s thriving economy, growing population andpollution-control efforts present tremendous opportunities for awide range of energy services, especially performance contracting,”said Robert N. Dickerman, president of Sempra Energy Solutions. “Byintegrating performance contracting with other products andservices, we will continue to bring long-term energy solutions toArizona’s commercial, industrial and institutional customers,including universities, hospitals and government bodies.” Arizona’senergy retail market represents more than $2 billion in marketpotential and underscores the company’s commitment to the state,Dickerman explained.

Maricopa County, AZ, is one of the fastest growing counties inthe United States. The contract includes 59 buildings, coveringover two million square feet. The project should be completed nolater than June 2001, saving the taxpayers an estimated $538,000 ayear in utility costs.

Sempra will work on 21 buildings on ASU’s east campus,retrofitting 5,000 light fixtures, replacing air conditionoing,ventilation and heating equipment, and upgrading the energy controlsystems. Completion is slated for February 2001.

Alex Steis

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