Links to helpful commercial and residential building energy resources for improving energy efficiency.
We have collected some building energy resources to help you through energy audits and retrofits. Whatever you’re looking for – utility rebates, a list of auditors, tools to track your energy use- you are in the right place. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, just email us and we’ll be happy to help.
If you’ve been monitoring how much you spend on energy, and wondering how to spend less, you may be ready for an audit. An energy audit can help you identify where you are using – or losing – the most energy.
Certified energy auditors can provide a wide range of services, and the costs can vary. We recommend that you ask for an ASHRAE 1.5 or higher. This will provide you with a standard walk-through audit, with some extras. For example, the auditor will analyze your energy bills. Then he or she will provide you with retrofit recommendations based on their analysis. The auditor should also tell you how long it will take for each recommendation to pay for itself (the ROI or Return on Investment).
We have borrowed the following criteria:
(1) A Certified Energy Auditor certified by the Association of Energy Engineers;
(2) A Certified Energy Manager certified by the Association of Energy Engineers;
(3) A Licensed Professional Engineer in the State in which the audit is conducted with at least 1 year experience and who has completed at least two similar type energy audits; or
(4) An individual with a 4 year engineering or architectural degree with at least 3 years of experience and who has completed at least five similar type energy audits.
After the audit, some vendors may recommend their products to fulfill your needs. You are under no obligation to use their products. Make sure the recommendations are not brand-specific.
Find our list of certified energy auditors below. If you are a certified auditor and want to be added to the list, please contact Sara here for more information.
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Tools to help you calculate your energy costs and estimate your savings potential.
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Links to case studies and fact sheets on commercial energy efficiency and retrofits.
Examples for requesting quotes on audits and retrofits.
Sample RFP Small Business Energy Audits – contains descriptions of ASHRAE 1.0 and 2.0
Sample RFP – editable RFP for ASHRAE 1.0 for municipals
Sample RFP for Wastewater Treatment Plants from EPA – contains specs specific to WWTPs