Shaped by exceptional experiences and trusted relationships built over four generations of family ownership.
MCAA/CNA Safety Excellence Award winner with an EMR of 0.57 — fostering workplaces where every person goes home safe.
103+ years of delivering mission-critical mechanical systems for the institutions that matter most.
Performance Contracting
Federally Authorized
Upfront capital required — infrastructure funded through guaranteed energy savings
As a subcontractor to Pepco Energy Services, Heffron delivers mechanical upgrades under federally authorized Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs)—allowing facility owners to fund infrastructure improvements through guaranteed energy savings with no upfront capital required.
For over 100 years, Heffron has served federal, government, and institutional facilities with the mechanical expertise these complex environments demand.
Our energy performance contracting projects eliminate the need for Congressional appropriations or specialized funding while delivering verified utility cost reductions that repay project costs over the contract term.
Founded on a commitment to relationships and integrity, we bring the same scheduling discipline and quality focus to every ESPC project that has made our past clients our greatest source of new work.
Why Choose Heffron
Through our partnership with Pepco Energy Services, Heffron executes mechanical scope under federally authorized energy savings performance contracts. This structure allows federal and institutional facilities to modernize aging infrastructure through performance contracts that meet all regulatory requirements.
Every mechanical upgrade we install is structured so that documented utility-cost reductions repay the project over the contract term. Energy performance contracts can lead to significant energy cost savings, with many organizations achieving reductions of up to 25% in their energy expenses through energy-efficient upgrades.
Our Services
Upfront Capital
Federal authorization and ESCO contract management.
Project costs repaid entirely from energy savings over the contract term.
Performance contracts can incorporate incentives that further reduce total project costs.
Significant energy cost reductions across central plants.
Operational savings on pumps, fans, and motor-driven equipment.
Improved reliability and efficiency on critical distribution.
Construction and modernization of CUPs serving complex sites.
Documented safety record and controlled outage discipline.
Workforce
Verified ROI
Replace aging infrastructure outside the capital budget cycle.
Establish accurate, defensible savings projections.
Throughout the full contract term.
Demonstrated, documented ROI.
Sustained savings across the contract life.
Partner with Heffron
For over 100 years, Heffron has built relationships measured in decades, not projects—delivering mechanical expertise to federal, government, and institutional facilities throughout the DMV — Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Our partnership with Pepco Energy Services enables us to execute federally authorized energy savings performance contracts that modernize infrastructure through guaranteed savings with no upfront capital required.
When you need an experienced ESCO contractor partner with the safety record, union workforce, and federal facility experience your project demands, Heffron delivers on time, on budget, and with close attention to detail and quality.
Commercial refrigeration systems are essential for maintaining the quality and safety of perishable goods—regular maintenance of commercial refrigeration units is crucial to ensure optimal performance and prevent costly breakdowns.
Whether you need VFD installation, legacy equipment stabilization, or operational retrofits, our team brings the expertise and commitment your project requires.
Proactive maintenance prevents minor issues from escalating into expensive emergency repairs.
Emergency HVAC services are crucial for minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity when heating and cooling systems fail—rapid response to HVAC emergencies can significantly reduce the impact of equipment failures on business operations.
Contact Heffron to discuss your commercial mechanical equipment needs and learn how our century of experience can serve your facility.