An energy audit is an inspection survey and a thorough analysis of energy consumption in a building (residential, commercial or industrial). The goal of an energy audit is to identify and quantify energy saving opportunities. Learn more

Based on the scope defined by American Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) for commercial audits, there are 3 levels of audits with different levels of depth and rigor. Learn more

Certain municipalities have requested energy and water audits for “large” commercial buildings.

An energy audit conducted by an independent professional will help the building owner/operator make the building more energy-efficient, thus reducing its operating costs.

Benchmarking serves as a mechanism to measure energy performance of a single building over time, relative to other similar buildings. Many states and cities now require annual benchmarking for commercial and multifamily buildings.

ENERGY STAR Certification is an optional certification that recognizes buildings with superior energy performance compared to similar buildings. ENERGY STAR certified buildings can receive exemptions from city energy audit requirements.

There are 2 requirements for the application: 1) ENERGY STAR score of 75 or higher, and 2) the application must be reviewed and approved by a licensed professional. Learn more

Assembly Bill 802 (AB-802), a.k.a. California Energy Benchmarking ordinance, is the legislation that mandates annual energy benchmarking reports for many types commercial properties across California.

In recent years many states and municipalities have mandated regular benchmarking and energy audits for commercial buildings. For an updated list please visit the dedicated benchmarking page.

Annual energy benchmarking has been mandated by the state of California for commercial and multifamily buildings. The goal is to track and compare their energy use. Aside from the state mandate, several cities have their own benchmarking requirements that may vary in scope.

The cities which have their own energy benchmarking requirements are exempt from the state reporting requirement including Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, San Diego, Brisbane, Berkeley, and Chula Vista.

Some of the exemptions include: Buildings with 1 to 16 residential utility accounts, condominiums, and buildings with more than half of the gross floor area used for scientific experiments requiring controlled environments, or for manufacturing or industrial purposes.

The California benchmarking ordinance applies to commercial buildings and multifamily housing, each with their own separate requirements.

The Building Energy Benchmarking Program in California requires owners of large commercial and multifamily buildings to report energy use to the California Energy Commission by June 1 annually.

The ordinance in Los Angeles is called Existing Building Energy and Water Efficiency (EBEWE), and requires annual benchmarking, and audit/retro-commissioning every 5 years for commercial and multifamily buildings. Learn more

The deadline for filing benchmarking reports in Los Angeles is June 1. The deadline for filing audit and/or retro-commissioning (A/RCx) reports is December 1. You should start the process early enough to be able to have the reports ready by the deadline. Learn more

There are some provisions to receive exemptions from EBEWE A/RCx compliance requirements. All applications for exemptions must be certified by, or performed under the supervision of, a licensed professional engineer in California. Learn more

Yes. There is a special application that provides extensions under a certain number of specific conditions. Contact us to get help with the process.

1) Energy audits must be performed by or performed under the direct supervision of a California licensed engineer or architect. 2) The audit must meet or exceed ASHRAE Level 2 audit standards.

Energy retro-commissioning shall be performed by or under the direct supervision of a California licensed engineer in accordance with ASHRAE Guideline 0.2 and it must include the base building systems.

Benchmarking reports for years 2019-2022 are all due on June 1, 2023. In 2023, buildings whose LADBS ID ends in either 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, must file their A/RCx report by December 1. Learn more

The ordinance in San Jose is called Building Performance Ordinance (BPO) and Beyond Benchmarking. This program requires annual benchmarking, and audit/retro-commissioning every 5 years for commercial and multifamily buildings. Read more

The deadline for filing benchmarking reports in San Jose is May 1. The deadline for filing audit and/or retro-commissioning (A/RCx) reports is also May 1. You should start the process early enough to be able to have the reports ready by the deadline.

Buildings under 20,000 sq ft, and buildings zoned as exclusively industrial (HI, LI, and some IP) qualify for exemption from both energy and water requirements. Read more

Yes. Thee is special application that provides extensions under a certain number of specific conditions. Contact us to get help with the process. Th extension requestt must be filed by May 1.

Energy audits must be performed by a qualified licensed professional in California. The audit must meet or exceed ASHRAE Level II audit standards.

Energy retro-commissioning must be performed by a qualified licensed professional in California, and in accordance with ASHRAE Guideline 0.2. It must include the base building systems.

Buildings over 20,000 sq ft with an Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) ending in either 2 or 3, and buildings over 50,000 sq ft with APN ending in 4 or 5 must have Beyond Benchmarking requirements planned or fulfilled by May 1, 2025. The list of properties is provided b City of San Jose.

Covered buildings under 50,000 sq ft may be fined $25 for each day of noncompliance, up to $2,500 per calendar year.

Covered buildings 50,000 sq ft and above may be fined $50 for each day of noncompliance, up to $5,000 per calendar year.

Energy analytics uses data and tools to monitor, analyze, and optimize energy use, helping industrial and commercial facilities reduce costs.

Our energy management services help reduce costs, improve efficiency, and support sustainability goals through data-driven optimization strategies.

We analyze utility bills, real-time energy data, equipment performance, production data (in factories), and building operations to uncover inefficiencies and potential cost savings.

Yes, we provide real-time monitoring and analytics to track usage patterns, detect anomalies, and support proactive energy management.

Yes, energy analytics identifies inefficiencies, demand spikes, and rate optimization opportunities, often leading to significant utility cost savings.

Yes, our energy management approach aligns with ISO 50001 standards—helping clients establish, maintain, and improve energy management systems.

Yes, we identify energy-saving projects that reduce carbon emissions and support your environmental and sustainability initiatives.

Energy analytics focuses on analyzing data to find savings. An Energy Management System (EnMS) continuously monitors, controls, and optimizes facility energy performance.

We have partnered with one of the industry leaders, Energiency, to use their industry-leading software platforms combined with customized analytics tools tailored to your facility’s energy goals and ISO 50001 requirements.

We specialize in industrial facilities but also serve commercial buildings with tailored solutions for each sector’s specific energy needs.

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Contact us for a consultation. We’ll assess your energy needs and develop a customized plan to improve efficiency and reduce costs.