Smart Energy Solutions for Government Agencies

Public-sector leaders face growing pressure to meet energy performance mandates, reduce emissions, and stretch taxpayer dollars. Michaels Energy is your trusted partner for delivering energy programs that perform.

Your Mission is Our Mission

We understand the unique demands of the public sector: compliance, transparency, cost-effectiveness, and impact. That’s why de deliver engineer-led solutions grounded in technical rigor and practical experience – tailored to your policies, budgets, and constituents.

Program Design & Implementation

Custom-designed energy efficiency and demand-side management programs that align with policy objectives and budget cycles.

Facility Benchmarking & Retro-Commissioning

Maximize the performance of buildings with energy audits, retro-commissioning, and building optimization plans.

Load Management & Demand Response Support

Strategies to reduce peak demand and improve grid resilience across municipal and institutional facilities.

Policy & Decarbonization Planning

Support for greenhouse gas reduction, net-zero roadmaps, and beneficial electrification strategies.

Program Evaluation & Impact Reporting

Transparent measurement and verification (M&V) to demonstrate results to stakeholders, auditors, and funding sources.

Market Assessments & Baseline Studies

Actionable insights into current building stock, market barriers, and potential for energy program success.

Why Government Agencies Choose Michaels Energy

Deep technical expertise

Proven success delivering DSM and load management programs

Unbiased, vendor-neutral advice

Clear, defensible reporting that withstands public scrutiny

Commitment to equity, transparency, and community impact

Benefits

Support in achieving mandated energy, carbon, and budgetary goals
High-performing, cost-effective programs with transparent reporting
Engineering-driven solutions that stand up to public and regulatory scrutiny
Load management strategies that enhance grid and building resilience
Maximized use of available funding and incentives

Success Spotlight: Colorado Department of Corrections

With 20 state-run facilities, the Colorado Department of Corrections (DoC) is one of the largest energy users in state government. To comply with Governor Jared Polis’ order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the DoC partnered with Michaels Energy, Black Hills Energy, and Xcel Energy to tackle energy savings statewide.

Our Approach

Comprehensive energy audits across 7 prisons
Strategic Energy Management (SEM) programs for staff engagement
Recommissioning assessments and utility program integration

Results

1.7M kWh saved across two facilities
$69,789 secured in rebates
3.8M kWh in additional identified savings
Clear path to compliance with state carbon reduction goals

“This paved the way for significant energy savings across CDOC facilities… we’re on track to make meaningful reductions in energy consumption that benefit DOC, the communities we serve, and future generations.” — Ashley Clark, Colorado DoC

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Ready to Build a Smarter Energy Future?

Whether you’re launching a statewide efficiency program or looking to reduce energy use across your facilities, Michaels Energy brings the expertise you need.

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