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Strategic Long-Term Energy Plan for the CPP, cogeneration technology has been identified as an energy-efficient and cost-effective way to meet future energy requirements. AOC is currently working with local utility providers to plan the installation of an energy-efficient cogeneration system. These initiatives will generate heavy construction at the CPP. Also, this work involves specialized industrial equipment that must be installed and connected to critical operations equipment and systems so as not to negatively impact the delivery of steam and chilled water to the Capitol. AOC must ensure the construction is properly managed and will thereby provide for third-party review and commissioning services for this project.

The AOC recently completed a number of projects to further reduce energy consumption across Capitol Hill by implementing three ESPCs as follows:

• House Office Buildings: Completed March 2012; annual cost avoidance of $3.4 million

• Capitol Building: Completed November 2012; annual cost avoidance of $1.8 million

• Senate Office Buildings: Completed March 2013; annual cost avoidance of $3.6 million

Fifty percent of AOC’s energy reduction may be attributed to these contracts. Figure 19 illustrates AOC’s six-year energy reduction trend.

FIGURE 19: AOC Energy Reduction, See Full Report, Page 35