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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

Why Choose Heffron for Energy Performance Contracting

Federally Authorized ESPCs

Federally Authorized ESPCs

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.

Guaranteed Energy Savings

Guaranteed Energy Savings

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.

Immediate Response & Assessment

No Upfront Capital Required

EPCs typically require no upfront capital, allowing for infrastructure modernization without requiring immediate specialized funding. The financing structure of energy performance contracts allows organizations to pay for energy efficiency improvements through the savings generated, making it a financially viable option for facilities competing for limited capital budget.
Upfront capital required — infrastructure funded through guaranteed energy savings

Proven Federal Experience

Decades of work in occupied federal, military, and institutional facilities give Heffron the safety record, security clearances, and scheduling discipline these environments demand. Our government mechanical contractor teams understand the unique requirements of mission-critical spaces.

Union Mechanical Workforce

Every ESPC project benefits from Heffron’s skilled union workforce, trained in safe installation practices and experienced with controlled outage windows in sensitive facilities. Our crews deliver quality installation that directly impacts long-term energy performance.

Measurement & Verification

Post-installation performance is tracked against established baselines so clients can demonstrate verified cost savings and ROI throughout the contract. The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) has implemented guidelines that require contractors to provide measurement and verification (M&V) activities that comply with the International Measurement and Verification Protocol (IMVP), reducing reliance on stipulated savings.

Our Services

Our Energy Performance Contract Services

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System Testing & Validation
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Upfront Capital

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Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs)

Heffron executes mechanical scope under federally authorized ESPCs in partnership with Pepco Energy Services, bringing our mechanical construction services expertise to every project phase. Energy performance contracts allow organizations to fund energy and infrastructure improvements with guaranteed savings, enabling projects to be financed through future energy savings rather than upfront capital investment.
Pepco Energy Services partnership

Federal authorization and ESCO contract management.

Funded by guaranteed savings

Project costs repaid entirely from energy savings over the contract term.

No capital budget competition
Eliminates need for Congressional appropriations.
Utility incentives & subsidies

Performance contracts can incorporate incentives that further reduce total project costs.

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Mechanical Infrastructure Upgrades

High-efficiency equipment installation forms the core of every successful energy performance contract. Our process equipment installation teams handle complex mechanical systems during tightly controlled outage windows, minimizing disruption to occupied facilities. Energy performance contracts can fund a variety of improvements including LED lighting technologies, ventilation systems, indoor air quality enhancements, and energy management controls. Improvements funded through EPCs can also include the replacement of heating boilers, chillers, hot water heaters, and building insulation.
High-efficiency chillers, boilers & AHUs

Significant energy cost reductions across central plants.

VFDs & controls sequencing

Operational savings on pumps, fans, and motor-driven equipment.

Steam-system & process piping upgrades

Improved reliability and efficiency on critical distribution.

Central utility plant modernization

Construction and modernization of CUPs serving complex sites.

Union workforce installation

Documented safety record and controlled outage discipline.

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M&V

Verified ROI

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Guaranteed Energy Savings Programs

Every mechanical upgrade we deliver is structured so that utility-cost reductions repay the project systematically. EPCs can help address deferred maintenance by allowing facilities to replace aging equipment that would otherwise go unfunded. Energy performance contracts can also support the installation of renewable energy technologies such as solar energy systems, which can lead to significant energy cost reductions.
Modernization without capital competition

Replace aging infrastructure outside the capital budget cycle.

Investment-grade audits

Establish accurate, defensible savings projections.

Measurement & verification tracking

Throughout the full contract term.

Performance vs. baseline tracking

Demonstrated, documented ROI.

Energy optimization support

Sustained savings across the contract life.

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Partner with Heffron

Partner with Heffron for Energy Performance Contracting

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.