Why do I need an energy assessment?
Energy assessments lay the groundwork to increase the performance of commercial buildings. They help avoid ordinance penalties, improve building comfort, reduce energy usage, and prolong equipment life. We perform both Level 1 and Level 2 energy assessments. Level 2 energy assessments are also required for many building performance ordinance paths.
ASHRAE Level 1
A Level 1 audit is a simple or walk through audit to identify noticeable energy efficiency improvements. This is paired with staff interviews and an overview of utility usage. Sometimes this audit is enough to determine next steps to lower energy usage to meet ordinances. It is also a foundation for more comprehensive assessments like the Level 2 assessment.
ASHRAE Level 2
Compliance Expert LLC employees Professional Engineers (PE) to perform ASHRAE Standard 211-2018 Level 2 Assessments. Our assessments will meet the Level 2 and Level 2+ requirements for the Energize Denver program and will include investment grade analysis, project costs, life-cycle cost analysis of each energy efficiency measure, and EUI savings. Rebates are available until June 30th for buildings under the Energize Denver ordinance.
Requirements
Assessments not only identify energy efficiency measures but are also a requirement of building performance ordinance compliance plans. Level 2 assessments are a requirement of timeline extensions, unique building target adjustments, target adjustments, and corrective action plans.
Energize Denver Rebates
For buildings regulated by Energize Denver and 25,000 sq ft and lager, rebates are available for ASHRAE Level 2 assessments.
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Buildings 25,000-50,000 sq. ft.: $5,000
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Buildings greater than 50,000 sq. ft.: $2,500 + $0.05 per building sq. ft, up to $30,000.
Don't wait on this one because preapproval applications need to be in by June 30th.