In the United States, energy waste in commercial buildings is out of control. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, commercial buildings waste 30% of the energy they consume.
Energy waste is bad for the environment and it’s equally bad for your profit margins—wasted energy is wasted money. The good news is that, with so much waste happening, there’s enormous opportunity for improvement.
Always Start with Testing
Before you start getting quotes for a new HVAC system or duct sealing, it’s crucial to find out where and how your building is losing energy. This data will show you exactly how to improve energy efficiency in your building so you can make the most impactful and cost-effective improvements. If you go in blind, you’ll likely end up throwing a lot of money at a non-existent problem while invisible issues persist. We’ve seen it happen plenty of times, and we can help you avoid making the same costly mistakes with comprehensive energy inspections and testing.
Energy Audits for Buildings
An energy audit is the first step in reducing energy consumption in any type of building. But the type of audit you get matters. Most insulation and energy efficiency companies offer free energy audits as a way to upsell their services, instead of telling you what your building actually needs. Our commercial building energy audits are different. We provide a comprehensive analysis of your insulation, air sealing, ducts, and more, with data-backed recommendations for improvements. We do not offer any upgrade work ourselves, so you can trust that we will only recommend upgrades you really need.
Drone Thermal Inspections
Rooftops are one of the main sources of energy loss in a building, but rooftops are difficult to access, especially in commercial buildings and highrises. We use aerial drones to provide detailed thermal inspections of your roof, allowing us to uncover energy efficiency problems that would otherwise go unnoticed.
Duct Leakage Testing
Leaky air ducts are often a primary source of energy waste in a commercial building. Duct leakage testing is required for most new builds in Denver, and it’s a worthwhile investment for existing buildings, too. With a duct leakage inspection we can pinpoint leaks so they can be effectively sealed, reducing energy consumption and saving you money. We’ve performed over 500 duct leakage tests in Colorado and are the go-to duct testing company for commercial and residential buildings.
Lighting Consultations
Most energy auditing companies focus on heating and cooling, which are huge sources of energy consumption in buildings. Lighting often flies under the radar, but it can play a significant role in energy costs as well. Lighting consumes electricity and it also produces excess heat, increasing HVAC usage. When followed through with a retrofit, our commercial lighting consultations often result in a 40-60% reduction in lighting costs.
Energy Efficiency Consulting & Testing Services in Denver, CO
Ready to take control of your building’s energy costs? Call e3 Power today. We provide comprehensive testing services and create data-backed plans for improving efficiency and cutting energy costs. We’ve been in business since 2010 and have conducted thousands of energy audits for residential and commercial buildings of all types and sizes in Denver and throughout the surrounding areas.
