Guaranteed Energy Savings. Engineered for Performance. Delivered with Care, Clarity, and Commitment.
AFP is the engineer-led Guaranteed Energy Savings Company (GESC) uniting technical depth and real-world clarity. We reduce your facility costs—guaranteed—while enabling reinvestment in your mission.
why choose AFP
Engineering-Led. Performance-Driven. Risk-Free.
Energy Savings Guaranteed
No Large Up-Front Investment
Engineered Solutions—Not Salesmanship
Ongoing Monitoring & Measurement (M&V)
How It Works
Our Proven 5-Step Process
Step 1
Audit & Baseline
Our engineers assess your current energy use.
Step 2
Custom Design & Proposal
We create a plan that guarantees savings.
Step 3
Implementation & Installation
Turnkey project management from start to finish.
Step 4
Measurement & Verification
We track actual savings and adjust as needed.
Step 5
Reinvest in Your Mission
Use savings to fund what matters most.
who we serve
Our Clients Include
We work with clients across the public and nonprofit sectors.
K-12 and Higher Education
Municipal Governments
Healthcare Facilities
State & Federal Agencies
K-12 and Higher Education
Municipal Governments
Healthcare Facilities
State & Federal Agencies
Case Study Highlight
Case Study: Lyon County Schools — Energy Savings in Action
They came through. They fulfilled those promises.”
— Russ Tilford, Superintendent
Lyon County Schools partnered with AFP to upgrade HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. The project was fully funded through guaranteed energy savings, with no added burden on local taxpayers.
Our Team: Engineering at Our Core
Engineers Who Understand Savings
Unlike most energy service companies, AFP is led by licensed engineers and certified energy managers. Our solutions are grounded in data, not sales tactics. We hold ourselves accountable to your savings.
Russ Litsinger,
PE, MBA, LEED AP BD+C, CEM
Managing Principal
Baccus Oliver,
PE, LEED AP, CxA
Design Principal
Ryan Baker,
CEM, PMP
Senior Business Development Engineer
Russ Litsinger,
PE, MBA, LEED AP BD+C, CEM
Managing Principal
As a founding member of Marcum Energy Management Solution, Russ provides Energy Auditing services to the firm’s clients. Russ’s areas of expertise include: Energy Management, Energy Distribution and Conservation Strategies, Energy Audits, Feasibility Studies, Project Opinions-Of-Cost, Facility/Maintenance Surveys, Diagnosing Poorly Performing Buildings, Building Energy Modeling/Analysis, High Performance/Sustainable Building Design, HVAC Systems, HVAC Controls, Ventilation Systems, Heat Recovery Systems, Geothermal Systems, Plumbing Systems, Fire Protection Systems and Site Utilities Design.
Russ began his career with Marcum Engineering, LLC in 2005, until transitioning into his role with our sister company, Marcum Energy Management Solutions. Russ has been the Project Manager to numerous projects which have gained LEED Gold and Silver Certifications and Energy Star Labeling.
Education & Experience
- Murray State University, Masters of Science-Business Administration
- University of Kentucky, Bachelor of Science-Mechanical Engineering
Professional Registrations
Licensed Professional Engineer in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia
Professional Certifications
- The Association of Energy Engineers – Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- The Association of Energy Engineers – Certified Green Building Engineer (GBE)
- The AABC Commissioning Group – Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA)
- The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers – Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP)
- The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers –High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP)
- The American Society of Plumbing Engineers – Certified In Plumbing Design (CPD)
- The United States Green Building Council – Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design Accredited Professional with Specialty (LEED AP BD+C)
- Villanova University – Six-Sigma Black Belt (SSBB)
Professional Affiliations
- The AABC Commissioning Group – Corporate Member
- The Association of Energy Engineers – Senior Member
- The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers – Member
- The American Society of Mechanical Engineers – Member
- The American Society of Plumbing Engineers – Full Member
- The Building Commissioning Association – Corporate Member
- The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association – Architect / Engineer Member
- The Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers – Member
- The National Society of Professional Engineers – Member
- The Society of Fire Protection Engineers – Professional Member
- The United States Green Building Council – Kentucky Chapter Member
Baccus Oliver,
PE, LEED Ap, CxA
Design Principal
Baccus has extensive experience in all aspects of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, fire suppression and mechanical design including ductwork, piping systems, steam systems and insulation systems. Baccus is also experienced in project conception, project cost estimating, creation of engineering drawings, specifications/contracts, project scheduling, project quality and cost control. Baccus is a Principal at Marcum Engineering, LLC and serves as Project Manager and Mechanical Engineer for all major projects.
Education & Experience
- University of Kentucky
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1992
Professional Registrations
Licensed Professional Engineer in the states of Illinois, Tennessee, Missouri, and Kentucky
Professional Affiliations
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional
- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers
- American Society of Plumbing Engineers
- Code Administrators Association of Kentucky
- The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association
- National Society of Professional Engineers
- Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers
- National Fire Protection Association
Ryan Baker
Senior Business Development Engineer
As a seasoned Senior Project Development Engineer, Ryan Baker brings over 16 years of extensive experience in the Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract (GESC) space. His expertise spans from on-site project management to leading sales development efforts. Ryan has effectively navigated the K-12, State and Local Government, as well as higher education markets throughout our region. His career commenced with engagements in renewable projects like landfill gas to energy and high-security Department of Defense (DoD) projects across the Southeast. Based in Newburgh, IN, Ryan is poised to leverage his wealth of experience as a Senior Project Development Engineer to help develop projects that meet and exceed the expectations of our customers.
Education & Experience
- University of Southern Indiana
BS Industrial Engineering
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