REDUCE YOUR ENERGY USAGE AND SAVE MONEY

Black and Duke recognizes the challenges businesses face with rising energy costs and offers tailored solutions to manage and reduce utility expenses. Their certified Energy Efficiency Division conducts multi-level comprehensive energy audits to identify and evaluate energy-saving opportunities. By modernizing aging equipment and implementing strategies like retro-commissioning advanced controls and load shedding, clients can potentially reduce energy consumption by 20-40%, resulting in significant cost savings.

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The company provides energy audits adhering to ASHRAE's three levels:

• Level 1: Preliminary audit focusing on simple, low-cost improvements after a basic review of energy usage.

• Level 2: Detailed analysis of energy savings opportunities for specific systems like lighting and HVAC.

• Level 3: Comprehensive audit with detailed energy models and financial analysis for significant capital investments.

 

These audits aim to identify modifications that reduce energy use and operational costs, including analysis of historical energy use, review of building systems, and recommendations for energy conservation measures with estimated savings and costs.

 

Additionally, Black and Duke assists clients in developing Demand Response and Peak Shaving strategies. Demand Response involves incentivizing consumers to reduce electricity usage during peak demand periods, ensuring grid stability and reducing reliance on expensive peak power plants. By shifting energy usage to off-peak times, clients can achieve a more balanced and efficient power system.

 

For Level 3 audits, Black and Duke includes comprehensive financial analysis, such as life-cycle cost analysis and risk assessments, to ensure recommended improvements are cost-effective and align with long-term goals.