Utilivate energy experts will benchmark the building’s energy use, verify energy data using credentialed energy professionals, and report outcomes to the building owner and City of Chicago consistent with the requirements of the City of Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance.
Services
Full Service - Benchmarking, Verification & Reporting
Utilivate, a recognized energy benchmarking service provider, will perform full benchmarking, verification, and reporting services for commercial buildings up to 250,000 sq. ft. and residential buildings between 50 sq. ft. and 250,000 sq. ft.; and, provide a confidential report/document (i.e. Data Verification Check List) to the client/building owner and submit to the City of Chicago as required by "Amendment of Title 18 of Municipal Code" regarding building energy use benchmarking.
Benchmarking
Utilivate will perform benchmarking services for commercial buildings up to 250,000 sq. ft. and residential buildings between 50 sq. ft. and 250,000 sq. ft. Specific tasks are identified below:
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Gather detailed information on building characteristics appropriate for the property use type
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Obtain monthly, whole-building energy use data for all fuel types
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Enter data into US EPA Energy Star Portfolio Manager; generate “Data Verification Checklist” report
Verification & Reporting
As an approved Chicago Energy Benchmarking Service Provider, Utilivate Technologies will review energy and building data to verify accuracy and ensure compliance with the Chicago Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance. Utilivate energy experts have the required City of Chicago recognized licensing and training credentials.
Utilivate will perform verification services for commercial buildings up to 250,000 sq. ft. and residential buildings between 50 sq. ft. and 250,000 sq. ft.; and, provide a signed “Data Verification Check List” to the client/building owner as required by "Amendment of Title 18 of Municipal Code"regarding building energy use benchmarking.
Verification
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Review building characteristics and energy use data; sign/execute “Data Verification Checklist”
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Add data verifier information to Energy Star Portfolio Manager
Reporting
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Submit the signed/executed “Data Verification Checklist” to the building owner.
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Submit required documentation to the City of Chicago
US EPA ENERGY STAR Certification
Buildings with a high ENERGY STAR score resulting from the Chicago Energy Benchmarking program (i.e., 75 or higher) are eligible to apply for ENERGY STAR certification.
ENERGY STAR certification allows organizations to differentiate their leadership and achievement in energy conservation and environmental performance through an objective and widely recognized government-based benchmark.
Utilivate’s licensed Professional Engineers (PE) will conduct a cost-effective, streamlined process to full ENERGY STAR certification. Below are key tasks which will be conducted:
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Conduct site visit; verify that indoor environmental criteria and other key parameters have been achieved
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Support and facilitate the EPA ENERGY STAR Certification application process; including, application corrections and revisions, if necessary
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Support response to any follow-up communication from EPA
Performance-Grade Energy Assessment
Utilivate’s Energy Efficiency & Conservation solution gives customers actionable information to prioritize and implement optimal energy efficiency programs. Utilivate’s energy experts drive down energy use allowing customers to focus on their core business.
And, by effectively managing energy costs, there is a great opportunity to improve the “bottom line” and, hence, the viability and financial position of businesses and organizations.
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Utilivate Technologies, an approved Service Provider for the ComEd Facility Assessment program, will find energy savings opportunities throughout your facility which includes: No-cost, low-cost, O&M (operations and maintenance), and capital improvements
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Utilivate’s team of energy experts will target lights, HVAC systems, chillers, motors, compressed air systems, refrigeration systems, O&M practices, and other significant electric energy uses in your facility.
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The assessment will uncover the range of applicable Smart Ideas® standard, custom, and other incentives that can be leveraged to lower your cost in implementing