The physics that govern heat movement and energy flows in residential structures are the same in commercial buildings. Depending on the type of construction and the age of the building, an energy audit can be the first step to annual savings in excess of 25%.
The Green Home Advantage, LLC (TGHA) offers a flexible commercial energy audit that is tailored to meet each client's needs. Key points are summarized below.
COMMERCIAL ENERGY AUDIT (for an existing building)
- Benefits the owner and/or operator
- The primary goal is to reduce energy use by an average of 25%
- The secondary goal is to qualify for the Federal tax deduction
- Eligible efficiency technologies:
- Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers, Furnaces, Boilers, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Doors, Siding, Roofs, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
- Applicable sectors:
- Commercial, Builder/Developer, State Government, Fed. Government, (Deductions associated with government buildings are transferred to the designer)
- Amount::
- $0.30-$1.80 per square foot, depending on technology and amount of energy reduction
- Maximum incentive:
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