Energy Code Compliance
All new buildings must comply with evolving energy code requirements.
We reduce the cost, difficulty, and risk involved with compliance.
Energy Modeling, Energy Code Consulting, and Permit Documentation
ReVireo performs energy modeling of your project in approved software to determine the optimal pathway and specifications to comply with local energy code. ReVireo provides all documentation required for your project to demonstrate energy code compliance to local authority at the permit stage.
RESNET Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Ratings
ReVireo provides HERS Rating services for every unit in your project, which includes all per unit energy modeling and inspections required to demonstrate compliance with energy code as well as to qualify for utility company rebates and federal tax credits.
Inspections and Testing
Visual Inspections
ReVireo’s team of highly trained and experienced building analysts, who are all Certified HERS Raters & Rating Field Inspectors, conduct an array of visual air sealing and insulation inspections to diagnose problems and verify energy code compliance.
Blower Door and Duct Leakage Testing
ReVireo’s team of highly trained and experienced building analysts, who are all Certified HERS Raters & Rating Field Inspectors, conduct envelope (blower door) testing and duct leakage testing to diagnose problems and verify energy code compliance.
HVAC Manual J, S, & D Calculations
ReVireo calculates the heating and cooling loads for your project, selects the appropriate heating and cooling equipment, and consults on ductwork configuration.
REScheck and Permit Documentation
ReVireo provides REScheck services to enable your project to show compliance with energy code based on a weighted-average of the thermal envelope. ReVireo provides all documentation required to demonstrate energy code compliance to local authority at the permit stage.
Certification Programs
We offer customizable and comprehensive energy efficiency and green building certification program services – starting by helping project teams identify the right program for their project.
ENERGY STAR
Indoor airPlus
DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes
Passive House
LEED
National Green Building Standard
Enterprise Green Communities
Consulting
ReVireo provides expert consulting for all major energy efficiency and green building certification programs. We use an integrative approach to develop an optimal strategy and monitor progress throughout to ensure success.
Energy Modeling
ReVireo performs energy modeling of your project in approved software to determine compliance with certification program requirements and advise project team on recommended design changes to assist in earning certification.
Training
ReVireo shares energy efficiency and green building best practices with design and construction teams through trainings tailored to their specific needs. Participants are provided with reference materials that can be used in design and in the field.
Inspections
ReVireo’s qualified building analysts evaluate and document compliance with the project’s targeted certification. Detailed inspection reports are provided to the project team.
Certification Management
ReVireo provides the administrative services required to successfully complete certification by managing program registration, documentation, and submission.
Incentives & Financing
ReVireo ensures that certification programs are leveraged for compliance with available incentives, including utility rebates, tax credits/deductions, and preferential financing. We provide turnkey incentive management from conception through occupancy.
Benchmarking
ReVireo can help you benchmark your building to measure performance, satisfy program requirements, and access additional incentives.
Commissioning & TAB
Commissioning
Commissioning is a valuable process that ensures building systems operate to the owner’s requirements. Systems that are commissioned have lower operating and maintenance costs, as well as fewer change orders during construction.
ReVireo provides commissioning services tailored to the needs of the project team, including commissioning for energy code compliance, certification program compliance, and for general quality assurance. ReVireo works with your team to develop a unique commissioning scope that suits the needs of the project.
ReVireo’s commissioning team completes site work to ensure that systems have been installed correctly and are operating to their full potential.
Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing
Design drawings indicate the proper amount of air and/or water flow that should be provided to each space in a building. If systems are not tested, adjusted, and balanced, these design values will not be achieved. This results in uncomfortable spaces, inefficient equipment, and increased costs.
ReVireo’s TAB team completes the necessary field work to ensure that these design values are achieved.
Energy Audits
Energy audits are performed on existing buildings to identify measures that will cost-effectively reduce a building’s energy consumption and save the owner thousands of dollars a year. Recommendations for improvement measures are made to the building owner and include expected cost savings for each measure.
ReVireo uses its expertise and experience to provide valuable recommendations with fast paybacks for its clients. Our team has an in-depth knowledge of many different building systems, enabling us to recommend unique solutions to improve building energy efficiency.
Utility Analysis
ReVireo provides utility analysis services for multi-family projects in compliance with IRS regulation 1.42-10(4)(ii)(E). ReVireo will develop compliant energy consumption models utilizing approved HERS Rating energy modeling software and will deliver estimated monthly utility costs per dwelling unit.