Implementation & Incentive Management for Energy Efficiency Projects

From opportunity assessment to completed upgrades with validated savings and optimized incentive recovery

Dena Energy provides Implementation & Incentive Management service for energy efficiency projects to guide commercial and industrial clients from identified opportunity to completed installation, with verified savings and financing solutions with integrated utility incentives.

We serve as your independent technical advocate throughout the process. We also provide services for performance monitoring to ensure the permanence of energy savings.

What We Do

This service can be delivered either as a complement to an energy efficiency audit or as a standalone offering. We bridge the gap between assessment recommendations and measurable operational improvements, identifying high-impact projects and guiding their successful implementation. By leveraging available incentives and financing programs, we help accelerate results while optimizing project economics. Our services include:

1️⃣ Project Development & Scope Optimization

Technical refinement of recommended measures
Engineering validation of energy and demand savings
Equipment sizing and performance review
Scope optimization for maximum ROI
Cash flow modeling

We ensure the final project scope is technically sound and financially attractive.

2️⃣ Utility Incentive Strategy & Management

Deemed and custom incentive pathway selection
Pre-application submission and coordination
Savings calculations and documentation
Demand reduction modeling
Utility program coordination
Final incentive closeout

We specialize in navigating PG&E and SCE programs to maximize incentive capture and minimize approval risk.

3️⃣ Contractor Coordination & Technical Review

Competitive bid coordination
Review of contractor proposals
Equipment submittal review
Change order evaluation
Milestone site visits
Progress documentation review

Dena Energy does not perform construction. Instead, we act as the Owner’s technical representative to protect your interests.

4️⃣ Installation Oversight & Commissioning Support

Verification that installed systems align with approved scope
Commissioning coordination
Performance testing review
Documentation management

Our goal is to ensure the project performs as designed — not just installed as quoted.

5️⃣ Measurement & Verification (M&V)

Pre- and post-install performance analysis
Demand reduction validation
Utility-compliant documentation
Post-install performance reporting

Where appropriate, we provide ongoing performance monitoring to ensure savings are sustained over the long term.

Typical Project Types

We support a broad range of practical and high-impact upgrade projects, including:

Variable frequency drive (VFD) installation for electric motors
Lighting retrofits
HVAC system optimization
Building automation and controls improvements
Compressed air system upgrades and optimization
Refrigeration system (chiller and cooling tower) efficiency improvements
Electrification and fuel-switching

Projects typically range from $50,000 to $1,000,000+.

Financing Support

We assist clients in evaluating and securing financing through variety of options:

Utility On-Bill Financing (OBF; where available)
Third-party financing coordination, including state programs
Incentive-driven cash flow modeling

Many projects can be structured to minimize upfront capital requirements.

Our Role

Dena Energy acts as:

Independent engineering advisor
Incentive strategist
Technical reviewer
Performance verification partner

We do not perform construction or assume contractor responsibilities. Construction contracts are held directly between the client and licensed contractors. This structure keeps roles clear, reduces risk, and protects the client’s interests.