Our BESO energy assessments and benchmarking compliance services for commercial buildings will not only fulfill your requirements but can pay for themselves with our no-cost and low-cost energy efficiency measure recommendations. After almost 20 years of performing audits and writing the book on energy audits, we are experts at delivering valuable and insightful energy audits.
BESO is in full effect for large commercial building owners requiring a comprehensive energy assessment every five years for buildings over 25,000 sq. ft. and an annual benchmarking report through Energy Star Portfolio manager.
Smaller commercial buildings must submit assessments every 10 years with compliance dates beginning on a phased-in schedule July 1, 2020 through July 1, 2022.
kW Founder and President Jim Kelsey was the lead author for the sole publication which defines energy audits and guides our industry – ASHRAE’s Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits. Jim’s currently developing the publication into a standard that will establish consistency in the content and quality of energy audits as well and streamline energy data sharing which will benefit building owners, utilities, and agencies.