Energy Modeling

Clients find energy and cost savings in design through energy modeling and in existing buildings with implementation of Measurement and Verification protocols.

Buildings behave differently based on design and geographic location. SSRCx´s energy modeling options can help your team achieve energy and cost-saving goals for their projects and are essential to the design of net zero facilities and the measurement and verification process. We offer three options to meet your needs:

Energy Modeling with Design Assist: Similar building types behave differently in different geographical locations and the baseline energy model has climate-specific requirements. So, our design assistance and energy modeling begins as early as possible and continues throughout design. The energy model is used to compare systems and other design aspects to determine the most energy-efficient design. Updates are made after major design milestones to reflect envelope and floor plan changes. We also assist the design team in developing potential energy conservation measures (ECMs) so the project can achieve higher levels of energy efficiency and cost savings.

Energy Modeling with LEED^® Compliance Model: This is appropriate for buildings with the same design and geographical location as other energy-efficient projects, or when the design team is confident its designed building is energy efficient. The design team shares final drawings, BIM model, specifications and approved submittals. A energy model is created based on the proposed design and another based on the ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G baseline. Results are shared with the team. If this model doesn´t comply with the team´s energy-saving goals, new energy conservation measures (ECMs) are applied based on design team suggestions as an add-service.

Energy Modeling with Design Assist and Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA): This option is for projects requiring financial justification for applying energy conservation measures (ECMs) to their design. The analysis combines knowledge of the first costs, operating associated costs, maintenance, energy consumption, building materials/systems life expectancy, and time/value of financial decisions. From the energy model, we can identify the energy cost savings associated with the proposed building versus a baseline building designed according to ASHRAE Standard 90.1. The rest of the information is provided by other project team members, then SSRCx uses NIST BLCC software to perform the LCCA.