Champaign County Engineers

Nania Energy Advisors assisted Champaign County Engineers in investigating the viability of solar at their facility, oversaw the RFP process, evaluated proposals based on criteria including cost effectiveness, technical approach, implementation, qualifications and experience. Nania then conducted interviews with the top 3 proposers, and awarded the project to the top ranked proposer, Ruyle Mechanical.

Timeline: RFP Open: Nov 2024

  • RFP Close: Jan 2025
  • Awarded: Mar 2025
  • Energized: Oct 2025

Proven Process

Feasibility study included:

  • Financial estimates
  • Savings
  • ROI

Competitive RFP process

  • Open for 3 months
  • Received 9 qualified & competitive responses
  • Interviewed top 3

Incentives Identified: $400,000+

  • Federal
  • State
  • Utility

Financial Impact

Annual Energy Production

285,000 kWh

Annual Savings

$31,800

Expected Usage Offset

100%

Environmental Impact

CO2 offset equivalents:

  • 2,080 single family homes powered for 7 days.
  • Approximately 488,000 miles driven by gasoline-powered vehicles.
  • Trees grown for 10 years: 3,170 trees

Install Highlights

  • No roof penetrations
  • Used standing seam attachments
  • Reserved existing roof warranty
  • e-gauge installed

4200 Cantera Dr. Suite 219Warrenville, IL 60555

847.975.6437

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