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E NERGY A UDITS Energy Audits identify potential energy and cost savings opportunities. Our team has extensive facilities and operations experience and expertise in energy efficiency projects. We are Certified Energy Managers, Licensed Professional Engineers, and Texas Pace Authority trained Independent Third Party Reviewers (IPTR). We can help help you identify and prioritize energy savings opportunities. We can also assist in obtaining needed capital for improvements with Texas Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) project funding. We have extensive experience performing Energy Audits We have performed many energy audits for large and small companies in many industries. The process is simple: We conduct an initial on-site survey and gather energy consumption information for the current facility configuration, and equipment. We perform a detailed analysis and produce a Level I Energy Audit report identifying potential cost and energy savings opportunities and impacts. Based on the results of the Level I audit, we work with you to perform a detailed analysis of identified opportunities and perform a Level II or III Energy Audit of targeted equipment and operations. This approach is much more cost-effective than performing a Level II or III Energy Audit of the entire facility. We obtain quotations on equipment and installation costs and put together a complete package for each candidate project for a capital investment decision following your corporate standards for a Simple Payback Period, Return on Investment (ROI), Net Present Value (NPV), or Net Future Value (NFV).​ We can optionally manage the installation and tracking of results in your facility. Why should you use us? We conduct our on-site surveys without disrupting operations at your facility. We are Certified Energy Managers by the Association of Energy Engineers, Texas Licensed Professional Engineers, and have extensive energy and utility management experience. We offer competitive, no-surprise, fixed, value pricing that minimizes costs and maximizes the benefits of performing Energy Audits. We carry general liability and workmen's compensation insurance and can provide proof of coverage as needed. Call , Email , or Contact Us to schedule a no-cost consultation and competitive quotation!

S AVE M ONEY O N C OMMERCIAL E LECTRICITY A ND N ATURAL G AS Utility Sales Tax Refunds Obtain refunds of up to 48 months of past sales taxes paid on exempt electricity and natural gas meters. Energy Audits Identify potential energy and cost savings opportunities with a comprehensive Energy Audit. We can help identify facility and operational savings initiatives and help with implementation. Predominant Use Studies Identify potential energy and cost savings opportunities with a comprehensive Energy Audit. We can help identify facility and operational savings initiatives and help with implementation.

P REDOMINANT U SE S TUDIES - ROM P RICING ​The first question in every potential client's mind is, how much will a study cost and is it worth it? To maximize the value to you, we only consider factors that affect the cost of accomplishing studies when developing quotations. We do not base our prices on the size of your refund, which is disconnected from the cost of doing the work. We consider factors such as the size and location of the facility, number of buildings, number of meters, accessibility and number of pieces of equipment that must be tabulated, availability of data and required information, etc. There are some rules of thumb that can sometimes give a reasonable Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimate. One rule of thumb is to multiply the square footage of the facility by about $0.07 or to multiply the average monthly KWH consumption by about $0.05. Another rule of thumb is to multiply the average monthly sales taxes by a factor of six to ten. These rules of thumb may provide a reasonable ROM price for an average facility with normal equipment density and number of meters, but in some cases would result in very high or low estimates. We thoroughly investigate the details of each facility when working up a quotation and, based on the details and our extensive experience performing similar studies, sharpen our pencil to provide the most competitive pricing possible. Our actual pricing may be much less than an estimate using the rules of thumb. We are a registered engineering firm specializing in energy and utility management and can also help you identify and implement energy and cost savings opportunities. As a registered engineering firm with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, we are bound to the highest integrity and ethical standards, and have a duty to serve our client's best interests by providing sound engineering advice. No Risk Guarantee: In the event we undertake a study and none of your meters qualify for an exemption, we do not charge a fee. So, there is no risk to your company. You can download our Step-By-Step Guide to sales-tax exemptions and refunds . You can request a quotation by downloading the Predominant Use Study Quotation Questionnaire . More questions? See our FAQs Call , Email , or Contact Us for a no-cost consultation!

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A BOUT U S We are a registered engineering firm specializing in energy and utility management and can also help you identify and implement energy and cost savings opportunities. As a registered engineering firm with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, we are bound to the highest integrity and ethical standards, and have a duty to serve our client's best interests by providing sound engineering advice. Our Core Staff John R. Turner BSME, MSIE, PE, CEM Founder and Chief Engineer John has over 35 years of industry experience from line engineer to Vice President of Engineering with several distinguished organizations including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Defense (DoD), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), American Airlines, Jacobs Engineering, StandardAero, and Zodiac Aerospace. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from New Mexico State University. Licensed Professional Engineer #67394 by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. Licensed Professional Real Estate Inspector #22134 by the Texas Real Estate Commission. Certified Energy Manager by the Association of Energy Engineers. Extensive experience performing site surveys, Energy Audits and Predominant Use Studies. Eric Malmstrom BSPE, MBA, CEM Certified Energy Manager Eric has over 35 years of industry experience and an extensive background in Project Management, Continuous Improvement, and Business analysis with Fidelity Investments and holds both a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Texas A&M University. ​ Certified Energy Manager by the Association of Energy Engineers Experienced performing Predominant Use Studies. Extensive Program Management experience. Led numerous process improvement and process re-engineering projects. Extensive experience performing site surveys, Energy Audits, and Predominant Use Studies.. Our Core Values Integrity Integrity is our cornerstone value. C.S. Lewis said: “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” You can expect the highest honesty and professional ethics from everyone on our team and we simply will not tolerate less. Innovation Jeff Bezos said: "I think frugality drives innovation, just like other constraints do. One of the only ways to get out of a tight box is to invent your way out." We are seasoned professionals from diverse backgrounds and come to you with unique and broad perspectives. This puts us in the pole position to propose new and better solutions and find a way to get the job done. Value Albert Einstein said: "Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value." We focus on bringing value to our clients. If we bring value, everything else will follow, so nothing else matters.

P REDOMINANT U SE S TUDIES A Predominant Use Study can enable your company to save up to 8.25% on qualified purchases of electricity and natural gas, and obtain refunds of up to four years! See Our LinkedIn Article - Save Big Money on Your Company's Natural Gas and Electricity Companies in these and many other industries potentially qualify: Auto Manufacturing Aerospace Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing and Processing Steel and Metal Mills Food Manufacturing and Processing Clothing Manufacturing, Screen Printing, and Promotional Products Chemical Manufacturing and Processing Paper Manufacturing Plastic and Rubber Manufacturing Off Wing Engine Repair for Commercial Airlines Broadcasting Recording Studios Steel Fabrication Bakeries Beverage Bottling Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries Residential Including Apartments, Nursing Homes, and RV Parks Concrete and Asphalt Plants Copy and Print Shops Machine Shops Water, Oil, Natural Gas Extraction, Processing, and Transportation Mining Agriculture Industrial Coatings, Sandblasting, Painting, and Powder Coating We have extensive experience performing Predominant Use Studies We have performed hundreds of Predominant Use Studies and have saved our clients millions of dollars! We have performed studies for companies in many industries including oil & gas, textiles, broadcasting, printing, food processing, medical devices, general manufacturing, and others. The process is simple: We conduct a comprehensive on-site survey and gather detailed electrical and natural gas load information. This can often be completed in one day and will not disrupt operations at your facility. We complete the Predominant Use Study off-site. The study will be certified by a Texas Licensed Professional Engineer. We can assist you in obtaining eligible utility sales-tax exemptions, credits, and/or refunds. Or download our Step-By-Step Guide . If you change utility service providers, as part of our service we will certify any additional exemption certificates needed at no additional charge, as long as the study remains valid. Why should you use us? See our Testimonials To maximize your value for investing in a study, we offer competitive, no surprises, no hidden fees, and fixed pricing based only on the cost of performing studies, not on a percentage basis of your exemption or refund. This minimizes your costs and maximizes your savings and refunds. We conduct our on-site surveys without disrupting operations at your facility. We are experts in the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts rules for utility sales tax exemptions and stand behind our work. While we have seldom had any aspect of our studies questioned, we will defend them and answer any questions from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts regarding our methodology and assumptions, and we have never had the study reversed. Our quotations include a no-risk provision. If no meters qualify as exempt, there is no charge. We have extensive experience performing Predominant Use Studies in a variety of industries. We are a registered engineering firm by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and our studies are certified by a Texas Licensed Professional Engineer as required by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts rules. We carry general liability and workmen's compensation insurance and can provide proof of coverage. See our ROM Pricing page for estimated costs . More questions? See our FAQs Call , Email , or Contact Us to schedule a no-cost consultation and competitive quote.

F REQUENTLY A SKED Q UESTIONS (FAQ S ) What is a Predominant Use Study and why do you need one? Your company can qualify for an exemption and refund of sales-taxes (up to 8.25%) on qualified purchases of electricity and natural gas. A Predominant Use Study is an Energy Audit that establishes whether the majority consumption of electricity or natural gas consumption through a given meter is used for sales tax exempt purposes, such as manufacturing. If over 50% of the electricity or natural gas consumed through a single meter is used for tax exempt purposes, all consumption through that meter is tax exempt. Texas Administrative Code, Title 34 Public Finance, Part 1 Comptroller of Public Accounts, Chapter 3 Tax Administration, Subchapter O State and Local Sales and Use Taxes, Rule §3.295, Natural Gas and Electricity, (f)(1) says: “Natural gas or electricity used during a regular monthly billing period for both exempt and taxable purposes under a single meter is totally exempt or taxable based upon the predominant use of the natural gas or electricity measured by that meter. Can I perform my own Predominant Use Study? Yes, if you or someone in your company is a licensed engineer, or has an engineering degree from an accredited engineering college, and can certify the KWH and/or BTU ratings, duty factors, and electrical and/or gas computations in the study. Texas Administrative Code, Title 34 Public Finance, Part 1 Comptroller of Public Accounts, Chapter 3 Tax Administration, Subchapter O State and Local Sales and Use Taxes, Rule §3.295, Natural Gas and Electricity, (g)(1)(C) says: “The kilowatt rating or BTU rating, duty factor, where needed for cycling equipment, and electrical or natural gas computations must be certified by a registered engineer of a person with an engineering degree from an accredited engineering college.” I am not paying sales taxes on my utility bills now. Do I need a Predominant Use Study? Yes you will, at least eventually. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts regularly audits utility companies and other businesses and, if you are not being charged sales taxes on your electricity and natural gas bills, you will be requested to provide a copy of a valid Predominant Use Study. If you change electricity or natural gas utility service providers, your new supplier is required to ask for a sales-tax exemption form and a copy of a valid Predominant Use Study that backs up your tax-exempt claim. And, if you are ever audited by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, the auditor will ask for a copy of a valid Predominant Use Study if you are not paying sales-taxes on your electricity and/or natural gas purchases. How long does it take to perform a Predominant Use Study? The time required depends on the availability of the needed information, how much equipment utilized in your facilities, how many electric or natural gas meters serve your facilities, and the size of your facilities. For most facilities, we normally complete studies in six weeks or less, but we can negotiate faster turn times if required. How long does it take to get exemptions and refunds after the study is completed? Your utility service provider(s) will need a signed and certified sales-tax exemption certificate and a copy of the Predominant Use Study to grant your exemption(s). Your utility service providers will cease charging sales-taxes on exempt meters as soon as they process the exemption certificate(s). Refunds of past sales-taxes paid over the last four years (48 months) may be credited to your account by the utility service provider. Otherwise, you can file a refund request with the Texas Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The processing of refund requests normally takes a few weeks, depending on the backlog in the comptroller's office. Will preforming a Predominant Use Study disrupt production or other operations? No, we conduct a comprehensive site-survey of all of your electric and/or natural gas-powered equipment to obtain all the loads information needed to complete a Predominant Use Study. This can normally be accomplished without affecting operations in any way. We regularly work in industrial environments, understand how to avoid disrupting operations, and wear the proper safety and protective gear. We are fully insured and carry both $1,000,000 of General Liability coverage and Workman's Compensation. What if none of my electric and/or natural gas meters are determined not to be exempt? If we perform a study and determine that none of your meters are exempt, no fees will be due. This provision is included in all our written quotations. Will obtaining an exemption cause an audit? Texas law allows for sales-tax exemptions on the purchase of electricity and natural gas for manufacturing and certain other types of business operations. Ostensibly these provisions of the law are intended to promote manufacturing and other types of businesses in the state. Sales-tax exemptions on electricity and natural gas work the same is any other kind of raw materials, etc. Obtaining an exemption on the purchase of electricity and/or natural gas should not put you at risk of an audit any more so than obtaining an sales-tax exemptions on other commodities. What happens if I am audited? We are very conservative in our approach to performing Predominant Use Studies. If there are any questions regarding whether a particular load might be exempt, we don’t count it as exempt if it makes little or no difference in the outcome of the study. In other words, we avoid any controversy over any gray areas while still showing the maximum percent predominant use as possible. This reduces the possibility of having our studies called into question by an auditor. In the case of an audit, and as part of our service, we regularly answer questions from state auditors regarding the data, methodology, and assumptions used in performing our studies. Over the years, we have leveraged these interactions with state auditors to continuously improve our studies. Although the Comptroller will not endorse either a study or firm, we have received positive feedback from state auditors on our studies, and we have never had a determination of predominant use reversed in any of our studies. Do Predominant Use Studies expire? There is no expiration date, but studies must be kept up to date to be valid. If you have significantly changed your facility, equipment, schedule, or operations since the study was performed, you should have it updated. In our experience, the state comptroller will question if a study needs to be updated if it is more than five or six years old. We can normally update studies we performed for much less than performing a new study. I have a valid Predominant Use Study, but I am being charged sales-taxes on purchases of electricity and natural gas. How do I fix this?" You need to file a sales-tax exemption form with your respective utility service providers. These forms must be certified by the engineer who performed the study. We certify exemption forms for facilities we have performed studies at no extra charge, as long as the studies are still valid. This frequently becomes necessary when you change utility service providers. How do I obtain my sales-tax exemptions and refunds after the Predominant Use Study is performed? You can follow our step-by-step guide to obtaining electricity and natural gas exemptions available for download on this website. Or, we can quote developing the exemption and refund request packages for you as part of our service. How much does it cost to have a Predominant Use Study performed? See our "ROM Pricing" page. I am moving into a new facility (or I have been in my facility for less than a year), can I still obtain a sales-tax exemption on exempt purchases of electricity and natural gas?" Yes, you can. Predominant Use Studies are required to be based on 12 consecutive months of actual usage. But you can obtain an exemption with a Predominant Use Study based on 12 months of projected usage. The study will need to be updated when 12 months of usage data becomes available to continue to be valid. Texas Administrative Code, Title 34 Public Finance, Part 1 Comptroller of Public Accounts, Chapter 3 Tax Administration, Subchapter O State and Local Sales and Use Taxes, Rule §3.295, Natural Gas and Electricity, (f)(1)(B) says: “Twelve consecutive months of utility usage must be a part of the study.” Paragraph (f)(2) says: “A person in business less than 12 consecutive months may still apply for a sales tax exemption if a registered engineer or a person with an engineering degree performs a natural gas or electric utility study based upon projected uses of the natural gas or electricity which shows the predominant use to be exempt. A person claiming an exemption based upon projected use must be able to support the claimed exemption with a study of actual use after 12 consecutive months of operation if requested by the comptroller.” How much will my refund of past sales-taxes be? You can obtain a refund for up to four years (48 months) of state, county, and local sales-taxes on exempt purchases of electricity and natural gas. Texas Administrative Code, Title 34 Public Finance, Part 1 Comptroller of Public Accounts, Chapter 3 Tax Administration, Subchapter O State and Local Sales and Use Taxes, Rule §3.325, Refunds and Payments Under Protest, (b)(1) says: “Unless otherwise indicated by this section, a claim for refund must be made within four years from the date on which the tax was due and payable as provided by Tax Code, §151.401.” I have more questions, who can I ask?" Please contact us at 682-651-7568, email us at info@texeng.com, or schedule a free consultation. We would be happy to answer all your questions. 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T ESTIMONIALS Billy Killingsworth General Manager High Limit Properties "Because of the extensive paperwork required, I had been hesitant to begin the Refund Request process in Texas that would require a Predominant Use Study. John Turner at Texas Engineering Services was a tremendous help with everything required from beginning to end. John was always available and tackled any and all situations immediately. Without John's help and guidance I would never have been able to complete the refund requests to the state of Texas specifications. Call John. He will help you get it done." Anand Patel Co-CEO & CFO QT Manufacturing "John Turner added tremendous value to our organization by updating up a predominant use study completed by another firm. His integrity really shined through and we will certainly use him going forward.” Jared Day Owner Lumen Utility Consult "Texas Engineering Services was great! They clearly know exactly what they are doing. The predominant use study they provided me was professional and looked very nice. The engineer was still willing to help answer my questions long after the job was finished and was very kind and helpful throughout the process. I will definitely be using the services again in the Future." Dorlis Creager Accounting Performance Steering Components "Earlier this year PSC Motorsports contracted with Texas Engineering Services to perform a Predominant Use Study for our manufacturing facility. John Turner conducted the study in a timely and professional manner for a very reasonable fee. He provided the necessary documentation and subsequent support we needed for our project." Eric Dykman Director of Operations Stein LTC “The professionalism that Texas Engineering Services provided during our Predominant Use Study far exceeded our expectations. Through their guidance and knowledge of the regulations, they helped our entity recoup the max refund possible.” Bob Foreman Senior Director Business Development Priority Power Management "Texas Engineering Services (TES) did a great job performing a predominant use study for a major Textile Plant in South Texas. This complex study involved natural gas and electric energy at a new manufacturing facility with 8 delivery points located in South Texas. The final report was excellent, delivered on time, and well organized. I recommend TES to any entity requiring a Predominant Use Study or other general engineering services." Eric Powers Owner Powers Machine, LLC "John did a thorough, exceptional electric use study for our factory to help reduce the sales tax we pay. He was very prompt, professional, and courteous. His fees were extremely reasonable, therefore I would certainly recommend him for your own factory's electric study. The knowledge he brings to your curiosity about electricity is well worth the cost!" Sharon Reed Accounting Pond King, Inc. “Our company needed a Predominant Use Study to determine our eligibility for a sales tax exemption from the Texas State Comptroller, and we only had two weeks to do so. We engaged Texas Engineering Services to conduct the study and were very pleased with the results. They performed the study quickly and efficiently, resulting in our company receiving the exemption/refund requested. Texas Engineering Services delivered a valuable service in a very professional manner that got us the desired result.” David Burris ZLS Corporation "My company needed a new Predominant Use study to continue to claim tax exemption status with our electrical utility. We contacted Texas Engineering Services and they sent Eric Malmstrom to conduct the study. He was personable with the knowledge and skills needed to do a thorough and accurate study in an efficient manner. We were very impressed with Texas Engineering Services and they have our highest recommendation to anyone who wants a worry-free experience." Bill Jandt Facilities Manager DJO Global, LLC "Texas Engineering Services is a very professional and detailed company. Our manufacturing facility had them complete a Predominant Use Study. Eric was very detailed in all areas that he needed to be involved in down to the very detailed reports. They were very prompt from the first call to receiving the final report. Very pleased with the services that they provided my facility. Thank you again, John and Eric!" Call , Email , or Contact Us to schedule a no-cost consultation and competitive quotation!

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