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As a crusade towards energy efficiency becomes increasingly popular, building owners and tenants are taking advantage of every tip and trick they can to reduce energy consumption. At the forefront of the craze is retro-commissioning, also known as existing building commissioning, a highly technical process that involves contracting an energy company to…

Gary Short Dec 06, 2013

During a Retro-Commissioning project, the commissioning provider will perform a series of diagnostic monitoring and functional testing to identify any existing problems and to determine where opportunities lie from an energy- and cost-savings standpoint. Diagnostic monitoring usually involves the analysis of readings taken from the building’s energy management control system…

Gary Short Oct 09, 2013

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…

Gary Short Sep 09, 2013

The Better Buildings Challenge is a voluntary challenge that businesses and building owners can participate in with the shared goal of improving energy efficiency within their buildings. The Better Buildings Challenge was spurred by President Obama’s Better Buildings Initiative, which was a commitment made in February 2011 for improving energy…

Gary Short Sep 03, 2013

Many property owners believe that operating and maintaining a building is associated with a number of mandatory expenses that are unavoidable. However, most property owners don’t know that Retro-Commissioning can actually save money by allowing buildings to operate and function optimally while using fewer energy resources. The investments that are…

Gary Short Aug 19, 2013

The particular process for a Retro-Commissioning project is determined by a number of factors, including the size and condition of the facility, as well as project budget. Despite these variables, a well-planned Retro-Commissioning project typically follows the process of Planning, Investigation, Implementation, and Hand-Off. Review the infographic below to gain…

Gary Short Aug 07, 2013

A well-executed retro-commissioning project typically occurs in four phases: planning, investigating, implementation, and hand-off. These project phases are followed by continued activity, known as persistence strategies, that ensure the benefits are maintained. Although most retro-commissioning projects follow this process, there is no set-in-stone approach. Many variables can affect the process,…

Gary Short Jul 24, 2013

In today’s economy, organizations are looking to all avenues for cost savings. Those in the know have realized that starting at the foundation, the buildings and structures, is proving to provide the largest cost savings over the long-term. (more…)

Gary Short Jul 17, 2013