Energy Consulting

Public Light & Power or ASHRAE Level 2 audits offer two different approaches to a facility’s energy use based on ASHRAE 90.1 standards.  They are used for both benchmarking and to develop potential energy conservation projects.

Public Light & Power (PL&P) audits consider all aspects of a facility and present operational improvements and upgrades for your consideration.  

ASHRAE Level 2 audits are similar to PL&P but offer a greater level of detailed analysis and are considered the gold standard of energy audits.   They can be used  to obtain two points for LEED accreditation (LEED-EB Credit 2.1, Option B) and are part of the PlaNYC process as well. 

Both types of surveys identify all appropriate energy conservation measures for a facility, and perform a financial analysis for each measure. 

In addition, ASHRAE Level 2 audits will include changes to operations and maintenance procedures and perform full building energy calculations to meet stringent ASHRAE standards.