Energy Auditing Services

Working with building owners and maintenance staff, SWA performs energy audits to identify inefficient maintenance practices and potential system upgrades that can improve building performance and reduce operating costs. After an initial audit, SWA staff analyzes our preliminary recommendations using energy modeling software to prioritize a scope of work, and then meets with building owners and management to discuss the audit report and the implementation of recommended improvements. As part of our services, SWA also coordinates audit evaluations with financial incentive programs as appropriate.

New Energy Auditing Requirements in NYC

Beginning in 2009, the City of New York passed several Local Laws collectively known as the Greener, Greater Buildings Plan. As part of the City’s larger sustainability plan, PlaNYC, the Greener, Greater Buildings Plan radically changes the landscape of building efficiency — and building efficiently — in NYC.

Several SWA leaders participated on the Mayor’s PlaNYC Task Force as expert industry consultants in the formation of the new laws; we approach compliance with the most sophisticated understanding of the new requirements and their future implications.

Local Law 87 (Auditing & Retro-Commissioning in Buildings Over 50,000 sf):
Beginning in 2013, commercial building owners will also be required, every ten years, to conduct and submit an energy audit and retro-commissioning report on all buildings over 50,000 sf to the Department of Finance.

SWA professionals are prepared not only to conduct a Local Law 87-compliant energy audit and to perform required retro-commissioning, but also to provide design and oversight of retrofit implementation and to submit all necessary documents and records for full compliance.

Learn more about the Greener, Greater Buildings Plan and SWA’s Compliance Services.