AWWA ACE68740

This powerpoint presentation begins by presenting Traditional Performance Contracting (PC) as: modernization financed with energy and operational savings; savings pay back the capital investment over time; low risk arrangement thanks to financially guaranteed savings; and, sustainable quality assurance through long term technical support. The presentation presents trends, including the following: rising energy costs forcing market development of alternative sources; aging/failing public institutional infrastructure; developments in new financial arrangements; technology continues to grow and mature; and, global warming inciting public pressure for change. PC is presented as acting as a bridge in wastewater treatment facilities, in municipal water utilities, and to intangible benefits.