| | | | | | Services
| | | | | WMI offers a broad range of water efficiency services to accommodate the varying needs of energy service companies, utility companies, builders, property owners and building managers.
By gathering information on a property's water and energy use history, rate structure and identifying the appropriate water conservation measures - WMI ascertains what upgrades are possible and what type of financing alternatives are best. | | | | | Water Audits
For an effective water audit, at least two years of bills are reviewed and compared with a similar property. A site survey is completed and includes a representative number of units and all major mechanical equipment. | | | Back to Top | | Consumption Analysis
Based on the information collected during the survey, consumption for the property is analyzed and savings opportunities are identified. Water rates are determined and unaccounted water use is identified. Building census and usage of existing fixtures is determined. WMI’s computerized software can provide a complete Water Conservation Measures Analysis that can be customized to meet the needs of each individual client. Water savings are calculated on a measure-by-measure basis and are summarized by building and by facility. | | | Back to Top | | Design
Field proven methods are used to ensure that the upgrades recommended will provide the necessary performance and savings. Design measures are often unique to each location and are based on water saving potential, cost, and return on investment. Product selection is dependent on many factors such as water pressure, use, application, and aesthetic requirements. | | | Back to Top | | Project Management
WMI provides experienced project management to ensure that the project goes smoothly. Responsibilities include managing the project, material handling, quality control, and document reporting.
| | | Back to Top | | Financing Options
We offer two approaches for project financing.
- Direct billing
- Performance-based contracts
We can bill directly for any and all of our services, or we can design a property-specific performance-based contract. Performance-based contracts are available in two forms: shared savings and guaranteed savings.
Shared Savings - In exchange for implementing a water-efficiency program, WMI receives a share of the savings generated. We underwrite all initial equipment, installation, and subsequent inspection and repairs. We concern ourselves with every aspect of the water supply system that has potential to waste water. Any payment to us on a Shared Savings contract is a testament to our water-efficiency program's success and indicates that your property is using less water than before the program began.
Guaranteed Savings – In this program we implement the program for an agreed upon up-front fee. We then guarantee that a certain level of savings will be attained throughout the length of the agreement. We design our programs so that the savings guarantee exceeds the note payment. Excess savings are sometimes shared in return for the savings guarantee. These programs usually last between 7 – 10 years. | | | Back to Top | | Measurement and Verification
WMI believes that the measurement and verification of savings on a program such as this must be assured. Although water and sewer cost reductions are quite a bit less complicated than energy savings, we believe a protocol must be established from the startup. We support DOE’s efforts to standardize the methodology with the IPMVP (International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol) – in fact we helped write the book. Tom Horner, vice president, of Water Management served as the co-chair of the Water Subcommittee.
| | | Back to Top | | Training
The goal of our training program is to enlist the enthusiastic support of everyone for the conservation program, and to leave the job site with maintenance personnel fully capable and confident to keep the systems in good working order.
A video presentation is often provided and is organized throughout the implementation and construction phase of the program. During these sessions, the objectives of the program will be presented to the staff. Methods to further reduce water and energy consumption will be discussed.
It is generally recognized that energy and water savings can be achieved if all make a concerted effort to reduce consumption. Further, the best conservation measures will not achieve optimum savings if there is not a reasonable level of cooperation from the users.
Classes for the maintenance personnel will instruct staff in repair and preventive maintenance techniques and will also teach personnel how to read meters and calculate usage. | | | Back to Top | | Leak Detection When most pipelines begin to fail, they do so slowly beginning with leaks at poor construction joints, small structural cracks, and points of corrosion. The WMI Leak Detection Team locates and fixes these troublesome, costly water leaks before water use and water bills get out of control. WMI can record the flow of a building's water by using computerized sensor technology. Also, with the use of electronic sound equipment, we can amplify raw leak sounds by selectively filtering out distracting sounds and honing in on the unusual sound of a leak. Once our detection team determines the location of the leak, they review all information gathered with the customer to determine the best course of action that would quickly and effectively eliminate the problem. | | | Back to Top | |
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