Guiding Principles for Energy Savings

Basic IDIQ’s guiding principles for achieving energy savings are:

• Keep energy savings simple


• Achieve high value


• Implement with low risk

We use proven technologies and prefer implementations that achieve payback in five years or less.

Basic IDIQ’s approach for achieving savings is focused on tight client integration and deployment with low project, technology, and financial risk. Some of the key components of our approach include:

• Working with our client to understand their energy and environmental goals in terms of performance, economics, and other needs.


• Identifying opportunities using our team of facilities and technical experts.


• Developing project scope and cost / benefit based on proven, low risk technologies.


• Using the Basic IDIQ Project Optimization Method, based on design-build and value engineering principles, to further improve project value / cost.


• Prioritizing projects based on client business priorities and client input.


• Minimizing implementation risk by using a phased approach, when appropriate, to validate results before proceeding with further investment.


• Delivering turnkey solutions providing “cradle to grave” ownership and single point accountability for results.

Basic IDIQ selects and deploys the best expertise, technology, and solutions for each energy project regardless of size or scope. We are driven to achieve client goals for cost savings, low risk, and client friendly implementation. We’re client and results driven and aren’t biased toward any particular technical solution or vendor.

Basic IDIQ’s energy services are outlined in the table below. Our services are tailored to each specific client engagement.

Basic IDIQ focuses client energy improvement initiatives on areas that have the most significant impact on operating and financial performance. Lighting and HVAC drive typically 65% or more of energy consumption.

Our technical process focuses on optimizing equipment performance and upgrading building envelope, lighting, and air distribution loads to permanently reduce base line heat load and energy consumption. HVAC equipment is then optimized to accommodate the new, reduced load.

The operating cash flow produced from energy savings can be enhanced through utility company rebates and project financing. Basic IDIQ can assist with finding the best project financing solution. For example, some of the financing alternatives available to public institutions in Texas are listed below.