Is Your Building Leaving Money on the Table?
Commercial buildings drive a substantial amount of total U.S. energy consumption, yet most buildings have never undergone a formal ASHRAE Energy Audit.
For many facility directors, this lack of data leads to expensive guesswork. Years of “winging it” can cost one organization hundreds of thousands of dollars in preventable waste. In large medical centers and distribution warehouses, that number can get over one million.
With more than 40 U.S. jurisdictions now mandating ASHRAE-standard audits, understanding your building’s performance is no longer optional. It could be a regulatory and financial necessity.
Start with a Smart First Step: ASHRAE Level 1 Energy Audit
Before committing to major capital projects, find out where your building stands. BECI’s ASHRAE Level 1 Walk-Through Analysis gives you a clear, cost-effective snapshot of your energy performance, identifying quick wins and flagging opportunities that deserve deeper investigation.
What You Get
*Energy Use Intensity (EUI) is a building‑efficiency metric defined as total annual energy use divided by gross floor area, typically expressed in kBtu/ft²/yr or kWh/m²/yr. It normalizes energy consumption so buildings of different sizes and types can be compared directly.
Our qualified auditors analyze the past 12 months of utility data, benchmark your building against similar properties, and conduct a 2-4 hour walk-through to observe systems in operation, assess equipment condition, and identify inefficiencies that could be contributing to excessive energy usage.
You’ll receive a prioritized list of Energy Action Items organized into three categories:
- No-cost operational changes you can implement immediately
- Low-cost improvements under $5,000 for quick ROI
- Capital-intensive projects flagged for deeper Level 2 or Level 3 analysis
Understand how your building compares to peers with Energy Use Intensity (EUI)* calculations and industry benchmarking—essential for portfolio screening, due diligence, and budget planning.
An ASHRAE Energy Audit Is Ideal For
Office Buildings and Commercial Real Estate Portfolios
Initial Energy Assessments Before Major Renovations
Priority Screening to Prioritize which Buildings Need Deeper Analysis
Due Diligence During Acquisitions
Organizations with Limited Budgets Exploring Energy Savings Potential
5 Days
Typical timeline from start to report delivery
+/- 30-50%
Accuracy on order-of-magnitude savings estimates
Why BECI?
With 35+ years of building performance expertise, BECI brings a building enclosure perspective to energy efficiency.
We believe we have an advantage to see what others may miss. While HVAC and electrical components are important targets for analysis, one of the single biggest drivers of cost is an inefficient building enclosure system that fails to keep the outside out and the inside in. During visual observations, we can identify uncontrolled air infiltration, thermal bypasses, and compromised seals in windows and roofing that are often overlooked.
We understand how your enclosure, HVAC, and operational practices interact, and we’ll help you avoid costly mistakes by addressing root causes, not just symptoms.
Got Questions?
Request a proposal today. Let’s identify the low-hanging fruit and chart your path to smarter energy performance.
Ready to Uncover Your Building’s Energy Potential?
