Local Law 87 Energy Audits
Overview
Tenant attraction and retention
Identification of asset performance
Utility savings on owner-paid portion of bills
Achievement of marketable building certifications
Obtaining applicable utility rebates, state grants and federal tax incentives
A professional energy audit, conforming to ASHRAE's Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits, provides recommendations that, if implemented, result in significant energy and cost savings. Research shows that energy audits can provide significant value to the building owner, including:
level I
Brief analysis of the building's energy bills
Brief on-site building survey to identify low to no-cost energy conservation measures (ECMs)
Listing of potential capital improvement by means of a savings and cost analysis for each identified low to no-cost ECM
Level II
Detailed analysis of the building's energy bills
Detailed on-site building survey to identify all practical ECMs that meet the owner's constraints and economic criteria
Detailed savings and cost analysis for each practical ECM identified
ROI for each identified ECM
Comprehensive discussion of any changes to building operations and maintenance procedures
Listing of potential capital intensive improvements that require more thorough data collection and engineering analysis
Level III
Includes all components of ASHRAE Level II Energy Audit, plus:
Extensive data collection
More refined energy and financial analysis (cost, savings, ROI)
Designed to ensure long-term continuous improvement and operational cost savings
Local Law 87 energy audits
The ASHRAE Level I audit, which typically identifies significant savings for minimal upfront costs, is a preferred choice for many facilities. An ASHRAE Level II or Level III assessment is more appropriate for facilities where energy-consuming systems (e.g. HVAC, process equipment, etc.) are operating poorly or nearing the end of useful life.
Pinnacle Energy Group utilizes years of applied experience working in every major facility type, including multi-family buildings (cooperatives and condominiums) commercial office buildings, hotels, hospitals, warehouses, and light-industrial.