How does benchmarking affect me?
You can be fined by your local jurisdiction for not doing this. You may be out of compliance already! Depending on your industry and location, there may be legal requirements to benchmark certain aspects of your activities, such as energy usage, environmental impact, or safety standards. Failing to comply with these regulations can result in fines or penalties. Ignorance of the benchmarking requirements doesn’t exempt you from the consequences. Benchmarking isn’t just about meeting regulatory standards; it’s also about staying competitive. By comparing your performance against industry benchmarks or competitors, you can identify areas where you excel and areas where you need improvement. This information can help you make strategic decisions to enhance your performance and maintain or gain a competitive edge in your field.
How does energy compliance affect me?
Some buildings have energy usage requirements based on the amount of electricity and natural gas consumed, with fines imposed for exceeding these limits, while others must take specific actions such as transitioning to LEDs, and failure to comply may also result in fines. Individual cities and counties within each state may have their own energy codes and compliance requirements, which can vary widely depending on local governments’ priorities and initiatives. Therefore, it’s crucial to stay informed about these regulations to avoid potential penalties.
How does equipment selection affect me?
New constructions and equipment replacements are now regulated, and you may be stopped during your permitting and inspections process, introducing additional steps for compliance. Replacing failed or end-of-life equipment may involve new procedures, as the regulations governing new builds differ from those for previous designs, necessitating thorough understanding and adherence to updated requirements throughout the construction or replacement process. Ensuring compliance with these regulations is essential to avoid potential delays and penalties, ultimately contributing to the overall success and sustainability of your project.
Is Your Region Affected?
At Thompson Engineering, we recognize the complexities these programs introduce to building management and are committed to guiding our clients through these requirements. We provide expertise to help you understand the obligations within your jurisdiction, devise a feasible compliance strategy, and implement necessary modifications to your building. Our goal is to facilitate compliance with these critical programs, aiding in the transition towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.
How to Comply
Before diving into the specifics of compliance procedures, it’s crucial to understand the broader context and the steps leading up to ensuring adherence to energy regulations. Compliance with these regulations is integral to the permitting process, ensuring installations align with energy efficiency goals and facilitating smooth permitting, installation, and inspection processes while also addressing long-term energy compliance requirements for buildings.
Our Process
Benchmarking & Energy Compliance
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Benchmarking verification is the process of assessing and confirming the accuracy of energy usage data for a building against standards.
Ongoing benchmarking refers to the process of monitoring and comparing the energy performance of a building against standards over time.
The building performance is reviewed and verified for accuracy and completeness and confirming the integrity of the data sources.
Thompson Engineering, Inc. will develop a compliance action plan to address issues and strategies for opportunities for improvement.
Action plan for implementing strategies for energy-saving measures, optimizing building operations, or investing in energy efficient technologies.
Our Process
Equipment Design, Selection & Handoff
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Discuss equipment selections that accomplish the strategies defined in the compliance and implementation stages.
Thompson Engineering, Inc. will work with building departments on your behalf to respond to inquiries.
Thompson Engineering, Inc. will manage submittals and alternates, and we manage lead times while keeping building owners updated throughout the process.
Thompson Engineering, Inc. will manage and address operational issues and comments, responding to each in a prompt and efficient manner.
Incentives, Programs & Rebates
We often get asked about the options to pay for these improvements. We are not a financing organization but we have knowledge of the incentives, programs, and rebates that will help you accomplish this.
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