ASHRAE Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits provides measures for an energy survey and analysis and offers a format for defining buildings and their energy use. This format will allow data to be shared in meaningful ways. The publication sets out general procedures to guide analysts and building owners, and it provides a uniform method of reporting basic information.
The BCxA promotes building practices that maintain high professional standards and fulfill building owner’s expectations. The association offers a 5-day intensive course focused on how to implement the commissioning process and that is intended for commissioning authorities with at least 2 years of experience.
The California Commissioning Collaborative is a group of government, utility, and building services professionals committed to developing and promoting viable building commissioning practices on California. Its online library has more than 300 resources, including articles, papers, guides, and sample commissioning documents.
This manual is a strategic guide for planning and implementing energy-saving building upgrades. It provides general methods for reviewing and adjusting system control settings, plus procedures for testing and correcting calibration and operation of system components such as sensors, actuators, and controlled devices.
PECI develops the field for commissioning services by helping building owners understand the value of commissioning and by producing process and technical information for commissioning providers. Their focus includes owners of private and public buildings and a range of building types. PECI manages the annual National Conference on Building Commissioning.
The New Buildings Institute is a nonprofit, public-benefits corporation dedicated to making buildings better for people and the environment. Its mission is to promote energy efficiency in buildings through technology research, guidelines, and codes.
Lists the amounts of VOCs allowable in various products according to the California Code of Regulations Standards Percent Volatile Organic Compound by Weight.
Offers a database of green products and services and tools for managing the green purchasing process. An index makes it easy to find and evaluate information about green products and services, calculate the costs and benefits of purchasing choices, and manage green purchasing processes.
Database of Green Seal-certified products, including paper products, cleaning chemicals and hand soap.
Database of EcoLogo-certified products.