Building Analysis
We’ll conduct a detailed assessment of the building’s physical attributes, as well as the mechanical, electrical, lighting, and control systems in your building.
Energy Audits & Modeling
Our team specializes in making sense of the data behind energy audits & modeling, translating it into actionable solutions, and providing the financial information to make those solutions easy to understand. Gain the insights you need to make energy efficiency- upgrades with energy auditing and modeling
Energy audits and modeling can help you make the right choice
When it comes to making strategic decisions about energy upgrades, you’ll first need to know how your building is using (and wasting) energy. Energy audits and modeling can provide the information you need to make these decisions.
Energy audits and modeling work in tandem to provide comprehensive insights into past, present, and projected energy use, taking the guesswork out of energy efficiency upgrades. Our team specializes in energy audit data collection, modeling actionable solutions, and providing the financial information to make those solutions easy to understand.
And the rest is up to you! From simple efficiency-enhancing upgrades to full-scale system overhauls, the experts at Iconergy are here to help you make intelligent energy use a cornerstone of your business operations.
What is Energy Auditing and Modeling?
Energy auditing serves as a precursor to the more practical analysis energy modeling provides—the data collected during the audit informs the energy model. Energy auditing collects raw data that can be translated into detailed, visual representations of energy use in your building. The massive amounts of data an energy audit provides are particularly useful if you need an investment-grade audit (a service our team can provide)!
Energy modeling is the process of using computer-based software to analyze a building’s energy usage. Energy modeling can help design engineers identify opportunities to reduce energy usage, optimize equipment selection, and analyze the impact of design choices on energy consumption. The goal of energy modeling is to create an accurate representation of the energy use of a building or structure under various operating conditions.
These simulations can include detailed information about your building envelope, lighting, electrical systems, HVAC systems, water systems, and virtually every other energy-intensive system.
Our Approach to Energy Modeling
The vital first step of our energy modeling process is getting to know your situation. You know your building better than anyone, and discussing your needs and objectives will enable us to provide a far more successful outcome.
Once we’ve nailed down your goals for our energy modeling project, we’ll begin collecting the necessary data to paint a picture of your building’s energy use. We recognize that every space is unique, so we adjust our services accordingly. For that reason, we can’t provide an exact definition of our approach, but we’ll give you a summary of our project framework.
Our comprehensive energy modeling process generally involves the following steps:
Data Collection
We’ll install meters and monitors to gather data on energy usage (within each system and as a whole), indoor climate conditions, and occupancy patterns to create a comprehensive energy model.
Energy Modeling
We’ll use sophisticated energy modeling software to simulate the building’s energy usage under various operating conditions. We’ll typically create multiple detailed models that consider your building’s individual systems, occupancy patterns, and energy use.
Optimization
Once modeling is complete, we’ll sit down with you to analyze the results and identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements. We’ll recommend energy-saving measures that can be implemented to reduce energy consumption and operating costs.
Reporting
We’ll provide detailed reports that outline our energy modeling results and recommendations for efficiency improvements. At your request, we can also provide a cost-benefit analysis of any recommended improvements.
We’ll conduct a detailed assessment of the building's physical attributes, as well as the mechanical, electrical, lighting, and control systems in your building.
We’ll install meters and monitors to gather data on energy usage (within each system and as a whole), indoor climate conditions, and occupancy patterns to create a comprehensive energy model.
We’ll use sophisticated energy modeling software to simulate the building's energy usage under various operating conditions. We’ll typically create multiple detailed models that consider your building's individual systems, occupancy patterns, and energy use.
Once modeling is complete, we’ll sit down with you to analyze the results and identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements. We’ll recommend energy-saving measures that can be implemented to reduce energy consumption and operating costs.
We’ll provide detailed reports that outline our energy modeling results and recommendations for efficiency improvements. At your request, we can also provide a cost-benefit analysis of any recommended improvements.
Why is Energy Modeling Important?
The bottom line is: energy modeling provides the crucial information you need to make strategic, cost-effective energy efficiency upgrades. While it’s the post-modeling retrofits that provide real value in terms of efficiency, the model can be a valuable resource you can utilize well into the future.
We design our projects to be easy to understand and engaging, so you’ll be better equipped to make decisions about energy use and system upgrades. With that said, here are a few of the benefits of an energy modeling project with Iconergy.
Key Benefits of Energy Modeling with Iconergy
We pride ourselves on providing in-depth energy modeling services, but our work doesn’t have to end there. Our team also specializes in retrofitting services to turn your energy modeling opportunities into energy saving results!
Cost Savings
Energy modeling helps us identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements that can lead to significant cost savings for your building. By optimizing your building's energy usage, you can reduce operating costs and improve your bottom line.
Sustainability
Energy modeling can reduce a building's carbon footprint by lowering energy consumption. This can be as simple as changing a few light bulbs or fixing a leaky pipe. In any case, modeling will lead us to sustainable solutions.
Compliance
Energy modeling is often required for compliance with building codes and standards. In Denver, for example, energy modeling can help you remain compliant with required EUI submissions (per the city’s Energize Denver ordinance) or with the Building Performance Colorado EUI requirements in other cities.
Performance
Energy modeling can assist us in improving the performance of a building's systems. Improving performance often leads to less frequent maintenance, increased occupant comfort, and more.
Decision Making
Across the board, energy modeling can assist us in making decisions about new building projects, retrofit projects, or the replacement of energy systems. Energy modeling allows us to be strategic about upgrades, meaning you can select the system optimizations that best suit your needs.
Take a Closer Look at Your Energy Use with Auditing and Modeling Services from Iconergy
Optimizing your space for more efficient, lower-cost energy use doesn’t happen overnight—it takes time, dedication, and most importantly, the knowledge to make it happen. That’s why our team focuses on creating some of the most comprehensive energy models in the industry.
We recognize that your facilities are some of your most valuable assets, and we design our projects accordingly. Our goal is to provide you with the insights to make informed decisions about your energy use.
And we’re here to help you make the right choice for your needs, every step of the way. At Iconergy, we aim to be a long-term partner for all of your energy needs. Our team brings the most current knowledge and state-of-the-art equipment to help you achieve optimal efficiency.
So, let’s take the first steps toward cleaner, greener energy use today! To learn more about energy modeling and auditing services from Iconergy, click here to contact us! Interested in other energy solutions? Click here to return to our services page.
Iconergy Energy Modeling Case Studies
Iconergy is composed of experienced energy engineering and design-build experts who have come together through their shared commitment to one principle: How customers are served is just as important as correctly calculating BTU’s and delivering projects on time and on budget.
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum is truly a world class venue, which does a beautiful job of highlighting our athletes, as well as embodying the environmental stewardship Colorado is known for. Iconergy lead LEED energy modeling and commissioning for the 60,000 square foot museum. The museum is comprised of multiple exhibit halls, a multimedia theater, events space, administration offices, a café, and retail areas.
Services: Energy Modeling, Commissioning