COVID-19 Response Message to Clients HOME PROFILE SERVICES PROJECTS ASK THE ENGINEER ARTICLES VIDEOS BLOG CAREERS CONTACT SEARCH Energy Services Main Disciplines Additional Services SMOOTH OPERATIONS To help buildings improve their energy efficiency and reduce operating costs, RAND draws on its extensive expertise in keeping buildings well maintained and watertight and ensuring that mechanical systems function properly. Building on that foundation, RAND’s Energy Team performs the following services: Local Laws 84/09 and 87/09 Compliance Program Benchmarking Under New York City’s benchmarking law (Local Law 84/09), owners must submit an annual analysis of their building’s energy (electricity, gas, and fuel oil or steam) and water usage to the Department of Finance by May 1 every year. Using the EPA's online Portfolio Manager tool, RAND generates a property’s custom Energy Report, which includes the building’s profile, summary information, and estimates of its energy usage, and submits it to the city to ensure compliance. Energy Audits RAND performs energy audits to help property owners comply with Local Law 87/09, which applies to properties 50,000 square feet or larger. After analyzing the building's utilities use, RAND surveys the systems and components to identify operating and maintenance measures for better energy performance and cost savings, as well as capital improvements for further consideration. RAND’s Energy Analysis Reports detail our findings, summarize special problems or needs, and outlines a recommended scope of work for improving energy efficiency throughout the property, including estimated costs and savings. Retro-commissioning In accordance with Local Law 87/09, building owners are required to correct deficiencies in the base-building systems identified in the energy audit through a process called retro-commissioning. Retro-commissioning includes basic maintenance and repair items such as operating protocols, calibration, and sequencing; cleaning and repair; and maintenance staff training and documentation. As a retro-commissioning agent, RAND develops the retro-commissioning report, guides the owner through the diagnostic testing and performance monitoring protocols, and submits the final Energy Efficiency Report to the city to assure compliance. Oil-to-Gas Conversions To help owners decide which fuel option—oil, gas, or dual-fuel—is best for their property, RAND conducts a feasibility survey to determine a building’s existing heating requirements and fuel usage, project the new oil and/or gas load, calculate the costs for new service and equipment, and estimate the annual savings and expected payback time for the conversion. RAND can then design and administer the heating plant upgrade and guide eligible buildings with rebate programs from NYSERDA and Con Ed to help defray the costs of converting. Green Roofs Green roofing systems provide many benefits: They add usable space and an aesthetic appearance to the roof, increasing the building’s property value. The vegetation and soil protect roofing membranes from ultraviolet radiation, extending the life of the roof. The soil and vegetation also add an extra layer of insulation, improving heating and cooling efficiency and reducing sound transmission. In addition, green roofs absorb rain, reducing storm water runoff. RAND evaluates the feasibility of installing a sustainable roofing system, analyzing such factors as the existing roof's construction, condition, load-bearing capacity as well as zoning restrictions and code compliance. RAND provides recommendations for the most appropriate type of green roofing system for the building and prepares the design and specifications for its installation, administering the project to completion. NYSERDA and Con Ed Partnerships RAND is a partner in the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's (NYSERDA) Multifamily Performance Program, which helps developers and property owners improve the energy efficiency, health, safety, and durability of their buildings. As an MPP partner, RAND designs and administers energy-savings projects, including energy audits and oil-to-gas conversions, eligible for NYSERDA funding through performance incentives and reduced-interest-rate loans. RAND is also a partner in The Con Edison Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Program, which offers customers cash incentives for installing energy efficient electric and gas equipment and funding for energy efficiency technical studies. Energy Team Credentials To provide building owners with the quality of expertise required to keep their properties operating at maximum capacity and compliant with energy-efficiency regulations, RAND staffs its Energy Team with highly trained professionals who hold the following licenses and credentials: Professional Engineers (PE) and Registered Architects (RA) Certified Energy Managers (CEM) Certified Building Commissioning Professionals (CBCP) Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certified Professionals Multi Family Building Analyst (MFBA) Professional LEED Accredited Professionals (AP) and Green Associates (GA) RELATED PROJECTS RELATED ARTICLES Climate Mobilization Act LL97 Complying with Local Law 87/09 New Benchmarking Law (LL 84/09) Energy Audit Fact Sheet New York City's New Energy Efficiency Legislation Green Roof Fact Sheet New York State Renews and Raises Green Roof Tax Credit Making Your Repair Projects Green RAND Partners with NYSERDA for More Energy-Efficient Buildings RAND Receives NYARM's Environmental Stewardship Award Converting From No. 6 Heating Oil RELATED SERVICES LEED Certification Green Interior Design Boiler Plant Automation Lighting Controls Solar Panel Installation Solar Thermal Heating of Hot Water RELATED VIDEOS Oil to Gas Conversions HOME PROFILE SERVICES PROJECTS ASK THE ENGINEER ARTICLES VIDEOS BLOG CAREERS CONTACT PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE SITEMAP RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC 159 West 25th Street New York, NY 10001 P: 212-675-8844 info@randpc.com Connect: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn YoutubeGoogle+ Instagram