Did you know that New York City has actually mandated retro-commissioning? New York City Local Law 87 requires that buildings over 50,000 gross square feet in size undergo periodic energy audit and retro-commissioning measures. Enacted in 2009, the law is intended to optimize building energy performance and is part of…
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Retro-Commissioning has the potential to save a building thousands or even millions of dollars annually on energy and utilities costs. However, involving your own in-house staff in the Retro-Commissioning project can also result in lasting savings, as doing so can help your team better understand the building’s functions and daily…
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Has your business identified the need to increase energy efficiency? Or are you being asked to carve 10% off your energy budget, but you have no idea where to start? If you think your building could be using energy more efficiently, or you wonder how you might prioritize a series…
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Prior to beginning a Retro-Commissioning project, the provider will conduct a walkthrough and investigation of a building to become more familiar with current daily operations. An investigation will also help the Retro-Commissioning agent determine where opportunities lie in regards to energy efficiency and improvement of existing equipment. To make sure…
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Retro-Commissioning has been proven to result in a multitude of benefits for buildings of any type from an energy- and cost-savings standpoint. But before you can get started with finalizing the project details with your Retro-Commissioning agent, first you need to gain buy-in and approval from the building owner or…
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Although energy costs are typically cited as the greatest benefit of undergoing Retro-Commissioning on your facility, most RCx projects deliver multiple additional benefits as well, which can also save businesses money on repair costs, labor, and equipment. In addition to improving energy efficiency and lowering energy costs Retro-Commissioning can also…
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The Better Business Initiative set quite a few goals for improving energy efficiency in commercial buildings, which consume over 20 percent of all energy in the United States. Check out this infographic to learn more about commercial energy management. (more…)
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If you’re anticipating the construction of a brand new building, or the process is already underway, is it worth the investment to pay someone else for new building commissioning? Studies show, the answer is “yes.” Engaging the services of an independent commissioning agent will bring a fresh set of eyes,…
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