Energy Star provides a means for building owners to compare the energy performance of their buildings with regional averages for the same building type and to track improvements in energy use. Achieving an Energy Star Label can have significant economic benefit. KLG Jones can provide consulting services to set up and maintain buildings in Energy Star’s Portfolio Manager, to achieve an Energy Star Label and to document Energy Star submissions.
Commercial Energy Audits
Energy Auditing is a systematic process to identify energy savings opportunities in existing buildings. The identified energy conservation measures (ECMs) typically include no cost and low cost measures as well as those requiring large capital expenditures. Energy Audit recommendations typically involve the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and lighting systems in the building, the building envelope, maintenance and operational procedures, as well as occupant education.
Energy Audit procedures are well defined in the ASHRAE “Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits” and fall into one of three categories, Level I, II or III, with a Level I audit being a low cost walkthrough analysis. Level III audits are often referred to as investment grade audits and contain detailed analysis and cost estimates to help determine payback and return on investment for ECMs requiring large capital outlays.
KLG Jones provides stand alone energy audits as well as audits that are a part of the retro-commissioning process. We can also provide construction documents, project management, TAB services and final testing to implement any of the recommended energy conservation measures.
Energy Modeling and Life Cycle Cost Analysis
KLG Jones can provide full building energy simulation on a variety of software platforms for the simplest to the most complex building types. Energy simulation is invaluable in helping building owners make savvy business decisions when investing in energy conservation measures for both new and existing buildings.
An energy simulation will provide an accurate analysis of the annual energy savings of a potential energy conservation measure before the investment is made. Life cycle cost analysis is then used to calculate the economic benefit and payback of the measure over the life of the building.
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