Why Energy Modeling?

For Compliance

Most often, we are performing energy modeling for compliance purposes.

For Ratings Systems

Some ratings systems require specific analyses for qualification and rebates.

For Optimization

What really gets us fired up is projects where we can perform what-if analysis of various options to help the designer/owner determine payback in terms of energy usage and utility bills.

California Energy Code (Title 24)

Pricing

Residential Projects
$400 per set of plans, up to 4 hours of work
$100 per hour, consulting time/additional time spent on plans
Pricing does not include fees for registration of HERS forms
NOTE: simple projects may be eligible for prescriptive compliance ($200)
Special volume discounts are available for homebuilders with phases of multiple homes.  Contact Us for details.

Commercial Projects
$500 base fee for performance modeling of envelope, mechanical, with complex projects bid based on plans
$200 indoor lighting or outdoor lighting

Due to the extreme variation in complexity, commercial and multifamily projects are bid on a case-by-case basis.  Send over your plans and we'll let you know what to budget for energy code compliance modeling.

Presentations

We love spreading the word about energy efficiency and green building.  We enjoy presenting to large and small groups, and have all the necessary know-how and equipment to put together an intelligent and topical presentation on the subject you need.  Our experience designing products for green building projects means we may be ideally suited to help companies large and small position themselves to succeed in the green building arena.  Normal consulting rates apply, as well as any travel expenses.
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Beyond Title 24: Energy Efficiency Consulting

Build Smart Group offers consulting services in the areas of energy efficiency, green building, and plaster systems.  These services allow builders to take advantage of BSG's experienced personnel in designing the most cost-effectively energy-efficient homes possible.  We can help you prioritize "bang for the buck" of various energy saving technologies in order to meet your goal, be it basic compliance with California Title 24, 30% better than Title 24, or achieving a certain threshhold under Build it Green, LEED, or another rating system.
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