Energy Systems Group Launches 25-Year Partnership with Fort Bragg to Enhance Energy Infrastructure and Mission Readiness
Energy Systems Group (ESG), a leading provider of energy and infrastructure solutions, is proud to announce the commencement of a 25-year partnership with U.S. Army Base Fort Bragg, to provide comprehensive Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services for the installation's central energy plants (CEPs), effective May 1, 2025. This long-term collaboration underscores ESG's commitment to supporting the U.S. Army's primary mission readiness directive, while improving soldiers' quality of life through reliable and efficient energy infrastructure.
Supporting Mission Readiness
Fort Bragg’s Department of Public Works will collaborate with ESG to execute the changeover of all facility operations and maintenance under the 25-year team contract. The contract includes immediate construction upgrades and long-term services, with 33 full-time employees serving the base.
"We are honored to commence a new relationship with Fort Bragg through this critical project," said Steve Smith, V.P. Federal Business for Energy Systems Group.
"Providing uninterrupted, high-performance operations for the central energy plants is vital to safeguarding the Army’s mission and supporting the daily needs of our nation's soldiers. This project exemplifies ESG’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and service to those who serve our country."
Fort Bragg: A Strategic Military Hub with Expansive Needs
Fort Bragg is the Army’s premier power projection platform and the largest military installation by population. It trains an average of one million service members annually across more than 164,000 acres. The installation supports a combined population of approximately 240,000, including over 48,000 active-duty soldiers, 16,000 Army civilians and contractors, 80,000 family members, and 97,000 retirees and their families. A self-sustaining community, Fort Bragg offers nine schools, 12 child development centers, comprehensive medical care, and a wide range of shopping, dining, and recreational amenities, underscoring the critical importance of reliable infrastructure to everyday life and mission readiness.
This contract with Energy Systems Group lays the foundation for future initiatives at Fort Bragg, including a Phase II Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) focused on modernizing central plant infrastructure and control systems, and a Deep Energy Retrofit Analysis designed to help Fort Bragg identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption by 40% across key facilities.
A Continued Commitment to the Department of Defense
Energy Systems Group is proud to stand alongside Fort Bragg and the U.S. Army to advance mission readiness, enhance quality of life, and help create a more resilient and efficient future for our nation’s defense infrastructure.
With a legacy of three decades of Department of Defense partnerships, ESG is proud to continue supporting the Army’s mission through efficient and resilient energy solutions. In the last five years alone, ESG has helped deliver over $160 million in cost savings for the Department of Defense while improving energy reliability and performance on U.S. Installations. This new chapter at Fort Bragg, reflects ESG’s deep commitment to helping the Department of Defense achieve its readiness, efficiency, and modernization goals—today and for the next generation.
