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OPTERRA Energy Services Named as Finalist for NAESCO Project of the Year Press Release

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Cities

Delivering reliable, fiscally responsible infrastructure for communities

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Municipal infrastructure sits at the center of public trust. Through performance-based infrastructure modernization strategies, OPTERRA helps leaders protect essential services, strengthen emergency preparedness, and demonstrate responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

Municipalities gain predictable costs, improved service reliability, and clear accountability across facilities.

 

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Communities Depend on Reliable City Services

Aging buildings, utilities, and public safety facilities must operate without interruption, even as operating costs rise, capital funding remains constrained, and scrutiny from residents and elected officials intensifies.

OPTERRA helps cities replace reactive fixes with long-term certainty. By stabilizing operating costs and improving asset reliability, cities can move forward with confidence, balancing fiscal responsibility with visible progress across the community.

How City Projects Move Forward

A proven framework for implementing critical energy and infrastructure strategies

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Guaranteed performance

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Design, construction, & commissioning

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Flexible funding 

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Minimal disruption to operations

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Performance verification & support

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Community engagement 

Microgrids

Reslient Power for Essential City Services

Microgrids give cities greater control over power supply at critical facilities, reducing vulnerability to grid outages and regional disruptions. By integrating on-site generation, energy storage, and intelligent controls, cities can strengthen operational continuity while managing long-term utility exposure. OPTERRA works with city leadership to identify priority facilities, design right-sized resiliency strategies, secure incentives, and provide ongoing performance support, reinforcing reliability without increasing financial strain.

 

Explore Microgrid Solutions
Aerial view of solar canopy installations and construction equipment at a municipal facility in the City of Milpitas, showcasing ongoing microgrid and solar infrastructure development.
Solar canopy installation under construction at a municipal facility in the City of Menlo Park, with crews, equipment, and vehicles working beneath newly installed panels.
City of Menlo Park
Interior of City of Milpitas council chamber showcasing upgraded lighting, wood-paneled walls, and tiered seating for public meetings.
City of Milpitas
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Washington D.C.

Case Studies

Proven city projects delivering savings, reliability, and long-term financial stewardship.

Why OPTERRA Energy Services?

Delivering value beyond construction

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Community Engagement

Responsible Partnership

OPTERRA partners with city leadership to ground infrastructure investments in clear performance data, transparent financial modeling, and measurable operational outcomes. While city officials lead public communication efforts, we provide the technical analysis and reporting needed to support council discussions and budget reviews with confidence. Whenever possible, we prioritize local contractor participation to help ensure taxpayer investments support the local economy while strengthening safety, reliability, and long-term fiscal health.

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Performance Services Group

Reduced Risk, Reliable Performance

OPTERRA’s in-house performance services teams remain engaged long after construction is complete, monitoring systems, verifying savings, and addressing issues before they disrupt essential services. Through proactive maintenance, transparent reporting, and guaranteed outcomes, cities benefit from stabilized operating budgets, fewer emergency repairs, and infrastructure that performs as intended, supporting dependable public services and protecting taxpayer resources over time.

Customer Testimonials

With this project, we’re doing so much more than just replacing lights – we’re making our streets safer, our communities more connected, and our city more resilient.

Muriel Bowser

Mayor, Washington D.C.
Through this program, we will leverage guaranteed energy and water savings to pay for the program and save the city money, while reducing our energy and water usage, improving community safety, and enhancing building comfort and usability.

 

Rich Tran

Former Mayor, City of Milpitas

Infrastructure Cities Can Rely On

How OPTERRA helps modernize critical systems without strainining capital budgets

 

 

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