Where We Work
Optimal has worked in over 35 states and 6 Canadian provinces. We also completed two major projects in China. Much of our work occurs close to our office locations in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast US and bordering Canadian provinces. We have also developed significant concentrations of work in the Southeast, Midwest, and the West Coast. We have recently worked in seven of the top ten states in the State Energy Efficiency Scorecard published by the American Council for an Energy Efficiency Economy.
California
Consultant to the California Alternative Energy and Advance Transportation Financing Authority (CAEAFTA)
Vermont
Technical consultant to Efficiency Vermont; planning consultant to the Vermont Department of Public Service.
New York
Implementation consultant to Orange & Rockland Utilities; planning consultant for New York Power Authority; technical consultant for New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
Maryland
Supported the Maryland Energy Administration in reviewing the initial utility efficiency plans submitted under the EmPOWER Maryland legislation; helped MEA design programs in financing and technical support.
Connecticut
Primary energy efficiency planning consultant to Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative.
Technical consultant to the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Board
Washington, D.C.
Supported the Vermont Energy Efficiency Corporation's work to establish the DC Sustainable Energy Utility.
Oregon
Provided evaluation of building energy codes initiatives on behalf of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance.