Utilization of old or inefficient mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and fixtures can increase the amount of water and energy usage at a facility and the associated costs. By reviewing a property’s historical water & energy usage and evaluating the systems in place, capital improvement recommendations can be made to reduce these expenditures. GRS offers the following Energy Assessment Services to provide clients with the information they need to reduce the energy & water costs at their facilities:
- ASHRAE Level I and II Energy Audits
- Energy Audits Associated with Freddie Mac Green Up Program
- Energy Audits Associated with Fannie Mae Green Rewards Programs
- Baselining and General Review of Historical Energy Usage
The energy audits include the following tasks:
- Collection and Review of Current Energy & Water Usage to Develop Baseline Usage
- On-Site Inspection Including Direct Field Measurement of Pertinent Variables for Energy Calculations
- Identify and Calculate Energy/Water Savings for Potential Projects
- Developed Budgetary Costs and Simple Payback for Potential Projects
- Produce Report and Complete Forms as Required (Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae Programs)
- ​Review of current usage and understanding the baseline usage can also be performed as a standalone service.
Our energy engineering team members have conducted energy audits on a wide range of facilities from smaller multifamily buildings, large apartment complexes to university and hospital campuses. The audits have been performed as part of the Fannie Mae/ Freddie Mac green programs, as well as for governmental mandated programs such as Act129 in Pennsylvania and Local Law 87 in New York City and standalone energy audits.
Our team includes engineers with Professional Engineering licensing, Certified Energy Managers, and Commissioning Project Management Professionals. Professional affiliations include the US Green Building Council, ASH RAE, and the Association of Energy Engineers.
