Retro-commissioning

Take the first step—get professional guidance to identify cost-effective, energy saving opportunities that will maximize your building’s performance and save you money

How it works

Retro-commissioning is the process of fine-tuning building systems to ensure a building is running at its optimal performance. It addresses problems that have developed throughout a building’s life as a result of issues such as aging equipment or changes in how spaces are used by occupants. Retro-commissioning should occur on a regular basis and be part of a long-term operations and maintenance strategy for your building.

During retro-commissioning, an energy specialist identifies equipment that is not operating efficiently, systems that need to be replaced or adjusted, and other opportunities for operational improvements. The energy specialist then develops a list of recommended energy-saving improvements for your building, including easy, cost-saving measures to implement first.

How you benefit

• Receive expert advice and support on your building’s overall energy performance
• Uncover hidden problems that may be making your building less efficient
• Reduce operating costs by improving equipment and system performance
• Improve employee productivity and comfort with greater temperature control   

When you should consider it

Retro-commissioning may be good for your business if you are:

• Establishing a baseline of your energy performance
• Looking for energy saving opportunities for your building and existing equipment
• Having issues heating and cooling your building effectively
• Managing a building where the occupancy or work function has changed
• Experiencing issues with equipment and system performance
• Noticing unexpected increases in your building’s energy costs and use
• Trying to obtain or improve a green building certification for your building