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Habersham County approves contract for energy savings review, later hears ABM's performance-contract proposal

The county's review of possible energy upgrades to its facilities could lead to a long-term financed improvement contract paid for by guaranteed savings.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked October 1, 2026
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More than a year later, at a February 24, 2026 planning retreat, the board heard a presentation from ABM on its Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract. The record shows the item was discussed but does not record a vote or decision on it.

The story

In January 2025, Habersham County sought qualifications from energy services companies to design and carry out a Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract covering various county facilities, with terms including a 90-day response window and a 20-year contract length. Commissioners also considered a contract with ABM Building Solutions LLC, a qualifying energy service provider, to carry out a Guaranteed Energy Savings Review.

Sources11 Executive Summary Guaranteed Energy SavingsMeeting4826_0 Agenda for 01.21.25 BOC Meeting.pdf

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously, 5-0, on January 27, 2025, to approve the contract with ABM Building Solutions LLC for the Guaranteed Energy Savings Review.

SourcesMinutes for 01.27.25 BOC MeetingMeeting4881_8 Minutes for 01.27.25 BOC Meeting.pdfMeeting4881_0 Agenda for 01.27.25 BOC Meeting.pdf

More than a year later, at a February 24, 2026 planning retreat, the board heard a presentation from ABM on its Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract. The record shows the item was discussed but does not record a vote or decision on it.

SourcesMeeting5407_9 Minutes for 02.24.26 BOC Planning Retreat.pdfMeeting5407_Schedule of Topics for 02.24.26 BOC Planning Retreat.pdf

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Discussed
discussed

ABM GESPC (guaranteed energy savings performance contract) presentation

Other aor 3, ABM GESPC

Appeared on agenda
proposed

ABM Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract (GESPC)

ABM Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract (GESPC)

Approved
confirmed

Contract for RFP 2024-25 Guaranteed Energy Savings Review with ABM Building Solutions, LLC

voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the contract for RFP 2024-25 Guaranteed Energy Savings Review with ABM Building Solutions, LLC.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Award of contract for Guaranteed Energy Savings Review

Consider/Approve Award of Contract for Guaranteed Energy Savings Review

Approved
confirmed

Contract for RFP 2024-25 Guaranteed Energy Savings Review with ABM Building Solutions, LLC

voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the contract for RFP 2024-25 Guaranteed Energy Savings Review with ABM Building Solutions, LLC

Approved
confirmed

Award of contract to ABM Building Solutions for Guaranteed Energy Savings Review

Motion by Commissioner Akins, seconded by Commissioner Woodall, and voted unanimously (5-0) to

Approved
confirmed

Award of contract for Guaranteed Energy Savings Review (RFP 2024-25) to ABM Building Solutions, LLC

voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the contract for RFP 2024-25 Guaranteed Energy Savings Review with ABM Building Solutions, LLC.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Request for Qualifications for a Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESCO services)

requests qualifications from interested Energy Services Companies (ESCO’s) for the design and implementation of a Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract in various facilities

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Contract with ABM Building Solutions LLC for RFQ 2024-25 Guaranteed Energy Savings Review

To obtain Commission approval to contract with ABM Building Solutions LLC, a qualifying Energy Service Provider (ESP) for RFP 2024-25 Guaranteed Energy Savings Review.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Award of contract for Guaranteed Energy Savings Review

Consider/Approve Award of Contract for Guaranteed Energy Savings Review

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