Before the Performance Period

Teams with prior experience performing energy audits or commissioning, that have a sophisticated understanding of how the building systems work together and are intended to operate under various conditions, and that have a strong understanding of energy efficiency measures in building operations will b

Determine whether your team has the resources and expertise to perform the audit in-house.

Option 2: ASHRAE Level II Energy Audit 

Sign a contract with the commissioning provider. This generally covers the following:

Commissioning costs will vary depending on the local market and the complexity of the building systems.

Select a commissioning provider with experience with your building type and contact references to help evaluate competing firms.

Solicit proposals and select a commissioning provider.

If you want to work with an external provider, look for commissioning providers using the following Resources: local utilities, state and local government agencies, or the membership of the Building Commissioning Association. 

Teams best-suited to perform this work in-house are teams with prior experience performing energy audits or commissioning, that have a sophisticated understanding of how the building systems work together and are intended to operate under various conditions, and that have a strong understanding of ener

Determine whether your team has the resources and expertise to perform the commissioning in-house.