DISTRICT HEATING & COOLING

The City of Tucson has entered into a contract with Energy Center Tucson LLC for the provision of district heating and cooling services. The contract has a term of 20 years, with the option to renew for an additional 5 years. The Contractor will design, build, operate, and maintain a cogeneration facility to provide cooling and heating services to various City properties, including the Tucson Convention Center, Police Headquarters, and Fire Headquarters. The contract includes provisions for the Contractor to provide an energy management and control system, as well as for the City to fund specific improvements to the existing cooling towers. The contract also includes terms for the payment of services, including a target price factor and adjustments for changes in energy costs. Some key points of this contract are: • The Contractor will provide district heating and cooling services to the City for a term of 20 years, with the option to renew for an additional 5 years. • The Contractor will design, build, operate, and maintain a cogeneration facility to provide cooling and heating services to various City properties. • The contract includes provisions for the Contractor to provide an energy management and control system. • The City will fund specific improvements to the existing cooling towers. • The contract includes terms for the payment of services, including a target price factor and adjustments for changes in energy costs.