Over the past several decades there has been considerable growth in the providin

Over the past several decades there has been
considerable growth in the providing of energy audits and energy surveys by
both utilities and energy service companies (ESCO). There has been some debate
in selected regions over who should provide these audits and surveys utilities
or ESCOs.Assume
you are the manager of an industrial plant (e.g. chemical manufacturing
materials or the like) and explain why you would select either the ESCO or
utility to perform your energy audit and survey. Support your response by
weighing the pros and cons of each option. Discuss the factors which have
driven the use of these audits and surveys in the past and discuss the likely
drivers for these services in the future. What additional services may develop
in response to the increased need