Commercial Energy Audits
IES Commercial uses state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to quickly pin-point deficiencies that result in high utilities, poor indoor air quality, and moisture problems. Click on the links below to learn more about what tests are conducted during an IES Commercial energy audit.
| ENERGY SIMULATION |
 An energy simulation utilizes a computer program to analyze energy use for an entire building, relative to its specific envelope, mechanical and electrical systems, lighting and equipment. The program can simulate the energy use of 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for a specific climate. After inputting the building information, one can run parametric options to determine which options would save the most energy relative to the local energy costs. |
| There is a significant amount of detailed information required to set up this simulation, including: |
| Bulding footprint layout and square footages |
| Square footage of walls and windows on each elevation |
| Exterior envelope information, with wall and roof R-value |
| Mechanical system design information per zone |
Improvements expected such as new windows, additional insulation and energy efficiency
upgrades |
| If your renovation project is under 10,000 s.f. or over $15,000, or if there are options you would like compared for value and return on investment, an energy simulation may be appropriate. | | |
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Building energy simulation is used as a tool in the design of buildings, for determining compliance to most building standards and for the economic optimization of building components. |
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It can be used on buildings of any size, from one zone residential homes to large multi-zone commercial buildings, or any occupancy, such as schools, offices, hospitals or supermarkets, etc. | | | |
