Efficiency Solutions That Strengthen ESPCs

With expertise covering the full steam cycle, our comprehensive solutions help customers leverage their investment and get the most out of their energy system, ensuring shared success for all parties.

From concept to implementation, we support projects with feasibility studies, 3D scanning, CAD design, equipment sizing, and energy savings forecasting — ensuring smart, data-backed decisions at every step.
Uncover Hidden Energy Waste
Data-driven evaluations of your steam infrastructure to identify inefficiencies, performance issues, and upgrade opportunities.
- Steam and hydronic distribution/generation system upgrades
- Control valves & metering system upgrades
- Steam trap monitoring systems
- Design/build engineered solutions
Pinpoint Failures and Losses
Focused inspections of key components to prioritize repairs that deliver rapid payback and improved system reliability.
Recover Heat and Reduce Waste
Enhance energy and water recovery while lowering chemical costs and minimizing sewer charges through optimized condensate management.
Real-Time Visibility = Smarter Decisions
Install sensors and monitoring tools to track system performance, detect issues early, and validate energy savings over time.
Capture and Reuse Waste Energy
Integrate economizers or flash steam recovery to boost efficiency and reduce fuel consumption with minimal disruption.
Keep Systems Performing at Their Peak
We revisit system performance post-upgrade to ensure long-term efficiency, prevent drift, and support your reporting needs.

Mechanical Retrofit Solutions

Boiler Replacements

Steam boilers, Hot water boilers, Condensing boilers, Electric boilers

Burner Retrofits & Replacements

Blowdown Heat Recovery

Blowdown Control Upgrades

Waste Heat Recovery Units

Condensate Pump Repairs & Replacements

Pressure Optimization

Economizers

Combustion Air Pre-Heaters

Flash Steam Recovery

Condensate Return Optimization

3D Scanning for More Constructible Retrofit Designs

Accurate existing conditions are essential to effective design. SMI uses LiDAR 3D scanning to capture detailed mechanical room and steam system conditions, helping identify spatial constraints, piping conflicts, and other challenges before installation begins.

Accurate designs • Better equipment and piping coordination • Reduced field uncertainty • Efficient installation planning

Why ESCOs Partner with Us

Trusted partners and steam experts with extensive field experience and a proven track record in ESPC projects

Contract-driving measures delivering positive cashflow, supported M&V, safety improvements, and fast paybacks

Supports the entire project lifecycle — from preliminary audits through post-installation support

Turnkey solution provider from assessment to commissioning

How We Collaborate with You

We understand the unique needs of ESCOs and offer flexible ways to partner.

Paid Audit
We perform a paid audit and scope development.
Deferred Risk
We perform the audit at-risk and defer payment to construction. If the project does not proceed, a breakage fee covers our development costs. Typically formalized through an MOU.
At-Risk Partnership
No upfront or deferred payment guaranteed. We invest our time and resources alongside you with the understanding we will be contracted to execute the work if the project moves forward. Typically formalized through an MOU.

Common Payback Drivers

Failing steam traps waste steam, reduce system efficiency, and increase fuel costs. By identifying and repairing or replacing malfunctioning traps, facilities can quickly reduce energy losses, often with paybacks under 2 years. Typical failure rates exceed 20–30% in aging systems

Steam Trap Repairs & Replacements

Learn More About Steam Trap Solutions

Uninsulated valves, fittings, and piping in steam and hot water systems account for significant thermal losses. Installing or upgrading conventional and removable insulation delivers safety and performance improvements and fast, measurable energy savings, often with paybacks under 3 years.

Insulation Upgrades

Learn more about Insulation Upgrades