Zero Cost Shared Savings
Echelon’s Zero Cost Shared Savings model allows owners to implement high-ROI energy and water efficiency upgrades with no upfront capital investment.
• We fund 100% of the project.
• We design and install the improvements.
• We measure and verify the results.
Savings are shared for a defined term. After that, you retain 100% of the ongoing savings.
Eliminate Utility Waste.
Preserve Capital.
Increase NOI.
How It Works
We perform a desktop analysis and execute a paid site audit to validate scope, pricing, and projected savings.
We cover 100% of capital costs including materials, labor and project management.
Echelon Funds the Project
Our in-house team and national crews execute quickly with minimal disruption to residents or operations.
Implement at Scale
We track utility performance using billing data and structured reporting to ensure savings are real and transparent.
Measure & Verify Performance
Savings are shared for an agreed term, typically 5 years. After the term ends, the owner retains all future savings.
Share Savings
$4.3 Million
48%
average consumption reduction
$1.3 Million
post-sharing NOI
for clients
Our Proven Track Record:
Preserve Capital
Deploy upgrades without impacting CAPEX budgets or competing with other investment priorities.
Improve Cash Flow Immediately
Projects are structured so that owners experience positive net cash flow from day one.
Remove Execution Risk
We design, implement, and verify performance. We are financially aligned with results.
Accelerate Portfolio Scale
Zero Cost Shared Savings enables multi-property rollouts without waiting on capital approvals.
Align With Asset Management Goals
Utility reduction drives higher NOI, increases asset value, and improves operational reliability.