Energy Conservation Consulting
Energy Modeling, Energy Efficient Design and Engineering
Energy consumption is complicated. To accurately assess potential usage and implement optimized energy strategies requires mechanical and electrical engineering expertise, technical capabilities and experience. DeFeo Associates leverages its strategic alliance with the licensed LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED AP) of M& E Engineers, Inc. to provide HVAC and energy design consultation, energy modeling and LEED certification support, including:
- Evaluating environmental considerations, building materials, energy sources and usage projections
- Modeling energy consumption by fuel type, task (heating, cooling, lighting, ventilation, hot water) and building
- Optimizing interactions between energy tasks (e.g., lighting vs. cooling)
- Identifying high potentials for energy saving strategies in new or existing facilities
- Meeting requirements for optimizing energy performance under LEED Atmosphere & Energy Credit
- Sizing HVAC systems and implementing efficient lighting and climate systems and controls
Evaluating Energy Efficiency with Energy Audits
DeFeo Associates reviews an organization's total system - facility, practices, attitudes - for its environmental impacts, including:
- Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
- Recycling
- Energy Efficiency and Consumption
- Purchasing
- Building Operations
- Fleet Operations
- HVAC and Air Systems
Our energy auditors prepare objective, comprehensive reports that identify energy waste and potential savings opportunities and outline specific sustainability and conservation objectives and strategies to address them.
Energy Conservation and LEED Consulting
DeFeo Associates specializes in the development of energy efficient, sustainable development solutions for commercial, institutional and residential buildings, from environmentally-friendly purchasing to LEED green building practices. Our energy and sustainability consultants work with organizations to assess environmental impacts and develop cost- and energy- saving designs, guidelines and practices.
Energy Efficiency Recommendations
DeFeo Associates' clients don't waste valuable dollars on unnecessary heating, cooling, lighting and other operational costs. Our experts draw on decades of experience to make realistic, attainable recommendations for sustainability planning and management, including:
- Identify energy improvements, their costs and cost savings
- Devise efficient recycling and waste management programs compliant with local, state and federal laws
- Propose guidelines for environmentally-preferable purchasing practices
- Source vendors and guide bidding processes
- Suggest operational and procedural changes across the enterprise to reduce energy, fuel and materials usage