Energy Studies

Systematic energy auditing identifies energy conservation recommendations,  cost and savings analysis of all practical measures that meet the owner’s constraints and economic criteria, list of capital-intensive improvements that require more thorough data collection and engineering analysis, and a breakdown of the total annual energy use into end-use components. Ecological then works with management to implement selected strategies, and develops behavioral and educational programs as required for project success. After implementation, Ecological provides ongoing performance monitoring, real-time analysis, and trending usage alerts to ensure that the building continues to operate with full efficiency.

Retro-Commissioning analyzes and recalibrates building systems to return them their original efficiency, yielding typically a 1 to 2 year payback. Retro-Commissioning is the process of testing and recalibrating the base building systems to restore them to optimal performance. Ecological’s retro-commissioning service conducts a study of the entire building, including a review of past utility bills and interviews with the building management. Following the preliminary study, diagnostic monitoring and functional tests of building systems will be executed and analyzed. This systematic and documented process yields the identification and implementation of many no-cost and low-cost energy saving improvements. A final report will be produced which contains the retro-commissioning plan, schedule, and identification of any complex problems discovered during the process that should be corrected.

The Energy Survey, Engineering Analysis and Retro-Commissioning services allow Ecological to typically deliver 15-40% savings in conjunction with a 3 year monitoring and analysis service contract.