Commercial Energy Management
Commercial energy management has become a strategic priority for NYC building owners facing the dual pressures of rising energy costs and increasingly stringent emissions regulations under Local Law 97. HVAC systems typically account for 40-60% of a commercial building's total energy consumption, making HVAC optimization the single most impactful lever for reducing both energy spend and carbon emissions. Effective energy management goes beyond equipment upgrades — it encompasses building automation system optimization, operational scheduling, demand response participation, energy procurement strategies, and continuous monitoring and analytics that identify waste and drive ongoing improvement. In a city where commercial electricity rates are among the highest in the nation and LL97 penalties add $268 per excess metric ton of CO2, the financial case for comprehensive energy management is compelling. Our energy management services combine deep HVAC expertise with data-driven analytics to deliver measurable reductions in energy consumption, utility costs, and carbon emissions across your commercial property portfolio.
Services We Provide
- Comprehensive energy audits assessing HVAC, lighting, envelope, and operational efficiency
- Building automation system (BAS) optimization for demand-based HVAC scheduling and control
- Real-time energy monitoring and analytics dashboards for ongoing performance tracking
- Utility rate analysis and energy procurement strategies to reduce cost per kWh
- Demand response program enrollment and management for Con Edison and NYISO programs
- Local Law 97 emissions assessment and compliance strategy development
- Retro-commissioning services to optimize existing HVAC systems without capital replacement
Industries We Serve
- Large commercial office portfolios seeking portfolio-wide energy reduction
- Multifamily residential buildings subject to Local Law 97
- Hospitality properties managing high energy costs across 24/7 operations
- Institutional buildings including schools, hospitals, and government facilities
- Mixed-use developments balancing commercial and residential energy needs
Benefits
- Reduced energy costs by 15-30% through targeted HVAC optimization and controls upgrades
- Local Law 97 compliance avoiding annual penalties of $268 per excess metric ton of CO2
- Improved LL33 energy grade enhancing property marketability and tenant appeal
- Data-driven insights enabling informed capital planning for HVAC upgrades
- Demand response revenue generating annual payments for peak load reduction participation