Energy Auditing Services

Energy Audits: The Full Picture, When You Need It

When a project calls for comprehensive documentation, a traditional ASHRAE energy audit is the right tool. SBP delivers audits that meet program requirements and give owners a clear, defensible basis for decisions, without the filler.

When a Full Energy Audit Is the Right Call

A traditional ASHRAE audit is often the best fit when you need:

• BEPS compliance documentation or support for an alternative compliance pathway
• Grant and incentive applications that require an audit as a prerequisite
• Specific program or lender requirements that name an audit level
• A comprehensive, whole-building baseline for master planning or long-term capital strategy
• A documented record of conditions, systems, and opportunities across the entire facility

ASHRAE Audit Levels

Level I: Walk-Through Assessment
A review of utility data and a site walk-through to identify no-cost and low-cost savings opportunities and flag capital improvements worth further study.

Level II: Energy Survey and Analysis
A more detailed survey of building systems and operations, with engineering calculations of energy and cost savings, cost estimates, and financial analysis for identified measures.

We’ll help you determine which level matches your goals and any program requirements [add Level III reference if offered].

What You Receive

• Utility analysis and benchmarking against comparable buildings
• Building and systems documentation, including a description of existing conditions
• Energy efficiency measure list with estimated costs, savings, and payback
• Financial analysis appropriate to the audit level
• A formal report structured to meet BEPS, grant, or program submission requirements

What Makes Our Audits Different

• Built for the requirement. We scope the audit to what the program or project actually needs, so you get the right deliverable without padding.
• Measures you can act on. We coordinate with your team during the audit so recommendations reflect what can be implemented in your building.
• Engineering you can rely on. Our work is led by licensed engineers and certified energy managers with deep experience across DC, Maryland, and Virginia compliance.

Not Sure You Need a Full Audit?

Many owners don’t. If you want a faster answer to a specific problem, like why costs are climbing, why a building isn’t hitting its targets, or where to start with BEPS, consider Energy Performance Forensics, our targeted alternative to the traditional audit. It gets you a clear diagnosis and a ranked action list without the time and cost of a comprehensive report.

And if the findings point to something bigger, they make a full audit faster and better focused. We’ll tell you honestly which one your building needs.

Who Is This For?

• Owners with BEPS compliance deadlines or documentation requirements
• Projects applying for grants, incentives, or financing that require an ASHRAE audit
• Owners planning long-term capital investments or building master plans
• Properties that need a comprehensive baseline across all major systems

Get Started

Tell us about your building and your goals, and we’ll recommend the right level of effort.

Additional Existing Building Services

SBP also provides standalone building performance assessments, including:

• ASHRAE Level I & II Energy Audits 
• BEPS Compliance & Verification
• ENERGY STAR
• Master Planning
• Capital Project Assessment
• Implementation Plans
• Utility Allocations
• Utility Incentives
• Thermal (Infrared) Imaging
• Whole-building airtightness testing
• Compartmentalization testing
• Calibrated Whole-Building Energy Modeling