by VCA-Admin001a | May 29, 2020 | Community
Implementing energy efficiency strategies doesn’t just benefit the Earth: it also benefits your pockets. Buildings utilize 70% of the electricity generated in the U.S. and emit over one-third of carbon emissions, which is more than any sector of the economy. Many...
by VCA-Admin001a | May 14, 2020 | Community
A common question asked in California multifamily and/or commercial development is whether or not commissioning is triggered and what commissioning requires. Under the California Energy Code, commissioning is required for the following: New ground up, nonresidential...
by VCA-Admin001a | Apr 2, 2020 | Community
Why Choose the Right Energy Modeler? An Energy Modeler with proper familiarity with building science and experience with proper modeling approaches can save a project hundreds of thousands of dollars on equipment hard costs. It is not uncommon to see savings of $60k...
by VCA-Admin001a | Feb 13, 2020 | Community
Like LEED, the original application of the WELL Building Standard seemed best suited for office environments. In the beginning, LEED seemed tricky to apply to other building types. Along the way, LEED evolved to accommodate more building types. Now, there are over a...
by VCA-Admin001a | Oct 3, 2019 | Community
For many years, both residential homes and commercial buildings have used heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and water heating systems independently. This leads to two separate bills: one for electricity, and one for gas (assuming the water heater is...
