OUR MISSION

OpTerra is a pioneer in advancing the sustainable energy economy, energizing opportunity and building positive impact for the communities, institutions and businesses we serve.

OUR STORY

Starting as a core group of engineers with a handful of patents, OpTerra has become a national energy company with a rich history of industry leadership and high performance. 40 years of practice unifying strong legacy companies, from Consumers Energy to PG&E, Bluestone, and Chevron, have allowed us to evolve with our customers and become a leader in energy efficiency, renewables, and infrastructure development. Now, OpTerra is a subsidiary of ENGIE, the number one energy efficiency services provider in the world, which manages a range of energy companies across 70 countries to take on the major energy challenges of transitioning to a low carbon economy. As a key part of ENGIE’s reach in North America, OpTerra provides a unique and extensive set of energy and sustainability management services to thousands of customers across the U.S.

We are proud of our past and where we are headed in the future – thousands of customer projects, $2 billion and growing in energy savings for our customers, and sustainable, positive change in the diverse regions in which we work. What comes next for us is always driven by our bigger purpose – a mission to use comprehensive energy programs to power progress that transforms the places we live, work, and play throughout the nation.

OUR APPROACH

There are opportunities in almost every facility to reduce energy consumption and energy cost. Our teams are dedicated to building comprehensive technical scopes that are unique to our customers’ energy needs, allowing our partners to save valuable finances and other resources that can be redirected to address other, mission-critical business priorities.

OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Building & Industrial Engineering
• Construction Services
• Community Engagement
• Design
• Economic Development
• Educational Services
• Energy
• Financial Analysis & Structuring
• Funding & Costing
• Planning & Program Management
• Sustainability
• Workforce Development

Commercial and Industrial Services

HVAC

HVAC systems are typically one of the largest consumers of energy in commercial buildings today. The primary goal of these systems is to condition the air so that occupants are comfortable and equipment runs properly. However, the complex nature of the various components required to perform heating and cooling results in various inefficiences in many systems. Opportunities exist for improvement to both central and unitary systems of commercial HVAC systems, and OpTerra has retrofitted many client's existing HVAC and mechanical systems to more efficient designs resulting in significant savings.

LIGHTING

OpTerra's lighting solutions reduce energy costs for our clients by upgrading lighting components to more advanced technologies. These retrofits improve the lighting significantly by targeting problem areas with specific considerations to overcome common issues. The solutions we provide can range from direct replacements for less efficient lights to a complete overhaul of the entire lighting system using a new style of fixture that complements the area better. Where applicable, we also install lighting controls and sensors that further reduce energy use by intelligently switching lights on and off based on whether an area is occupied.

CONTROLS

Modern buildings have complex systems that include lighting, HVAC, and mechanical components. Often times these systems are not in sync with how the buildings are being occupied and/or utilized, and without proper control over how these systems are run, significant amounts of energy can be wasted. Building Automation Systems (BAS) are used to automatically control how these systems are functioning, and can be setup to optimize the building's various components to match the needs of its occupants.

COMPREHENSIVE

OpTerra has extensive experience comprehensively examining clients' commercial and industrial buildings and providing integrated energy reduction solutions. This approach combines our expertise in the areas of lighting, HVAC systems, mechanical systems, data center solutions and efficiency controls. We have installed turnkey solutions for customers that incorporate many different energy reduction methods that resulted in substantial savings.