Under a HELiOS ESA the Building Owner pays for the value of realized savings.
Helios funds and owns 100% of the project equipment and installation costs, and performs ongoing operation and maintenance during the term
Helios arranges for the project energy savings to be insured
Owner makes monthly payments to Helios based on the value of the realized energy savings, set at a fixed level below current energy prices
At the end of the ESA term, Building Owner has the option to (1) purchase the equipment at fair market value, (2) extend the ESA agreement term, (3) end the contract and have Helios remove the equipment
HELiOS ESA Benefits to Owner:
No upfront cost financing
No performance risk. No savings, no cost.
Cash flow positive from day one
Off-balance sheet treatment possibility
Hassle-free, Helios performs development and ongoing maintenance