Commercial Energy Audits

The very same issues that affect energy use and comfort in homes also affect other Maryland buildings, such as our schools, offices, stores, churches and multi-story high rises.

 

Therefore, we can use the same methods for analyzing, diagnosing and solving their energy efficiency problems. It is simply a matter of scale and complexity.

 

With our green, whole-building approach, you will get a plan for making the wisest choices to

• save energy costs,
• improve comfort and health, and
• reduce your environmental impact.

Design an Energy Audit that fits your needs

For commercial buildings, the price of the Energy Audit is dependent on both the size of the building, the complexity of its design and the complexity of its HVAC system. We will work with you to develop the scope of services that are appropriate for your property and needs, and then provide pricing.

 

When appropriate, we will include a professional engineer from our Sustainable Contractors Network in the Auditing team. We can address even the most complex HVAC situations.

Call us at 410.225.5040 to discuss
your building and energy concerns.

Full-Service Building Performance Audits

For commercial energy audits, we gather the data needed to develop prioritized energy improvement recommendations that address

• Healthy and safety issues;
• Building envelope: walls, windows, doors, connections to the attic & basement;
• Insulation and exposure;
• Mechanical systems: heating, cooling, ventilation, ductwork, water heater;
• Lighting and water use;
• Opportunities for solar and geothermal installations;
• Benchmarking for ENERGY STAR.

We use advanced building diagnostic tools to accurately identify the hidden energy leaks in your building, so you learn where to focus improvement dollars.

 

Only a portion of the building needs to be tested to avoid unnecessary costs. By appropriately selecting areas for testing, the results can be extrapolated to provide recommendations for the whole building. Diagnostic tests include

• Blower Door Infiltration Test to quantify and locate air leakage;
• Infrared Camera Inspection to identify insulation, moisture and thermal issues;
• Gas Leak and Combustion Safety Evaluation.