Energy Modeling
CCI Energy offers Building Energy Modeling (BEM) to evaluate the energy use of a building through simulation and analysis of the main energy-related components. BEM is often used for code compliance, green certification (such as Energy Star and LEED projects), qualification for tax credits and utility incentives and real-time building control.
Our services include:
- Modeling proposed design and providing recommendations to obtain a certain Statement of Energy Design Intent (SEDI) Score
- Design support modeling
- Analyzing alternatives as part of the integrated project design process, starting at conceptual stages through construction documentation
- Evaluating the project’s energy savings for LEED energy credits
- Performing energy code analysis using the Energy Cost Budget (ECB) method
- Certifying projects as energy efficient commercial properties under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct) for IRS tax deductions
Building energy modeling (BEM), often referred to as “whole-building energy modeling,” can be used to:
- Assess the performance of a building while controlling use and operation
- Design energy-efficient buildings and determine tradeoffs between up-front construction costs and operational costs
- Predict the monthly energy consumption and bills
- Predict the annual energy cost
- Annual CO2 emissions
- Compare and contrast different efficiency options
- Determine life cycle payback on various options
CCI is proficient in:
- ASHRAE 90.1 2007/2010/2013/2016 Appendix G
- COMNET Modeling Guide
- eQuest 3-65 Modeling Software
- REScheck and COMcheck software
- ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2014
