Expertise 

Building Energy Analysis

Verification of SCE’s Energy Efficiency Programs 

For Southern California Edison, we are tracking and verifying milestones associated with SCE’s Energy Efficiency Programs for program years 1999 through 2001. The purpose of the work is to provide an independent assessment of SCE’s CPUC-approved program milestones and to verify and document that the milestones have been met. The work involves direct coordination with SCE Program Managers and an understanding of the operation of all of SCE’s Energy Efficiency Programs. The on-going purpose of our efforts is to ensure timely verification of program milestones.

We also have provided technical and process review of the energy savings analysis submitted for Edison’s 1998 Standard Performance Contract (SPC), and 1996 and 1997 DSM Bidding programs. Our work provided an independent engineering review and verification of the project submittals. The purpose of the verification was to review the accuracy of the savings claimed by the programs. We reviewed lighting, HVAC, refrigeration and pump energy savings calculations and documentation. The review verified both the methodology and the data provided to meet the requirements of the program. Final reports were presented to the ORA for validation of Edison’s program savings claims.

Bright Schools

For the California Energy Commission, and Bentley Engineering.  The Heschong Mahone Group is providing energy efficiency consulting services to school districts around the state as they develop plans for new schools. With early involvement in the design process, simple, cost-effective strategies can be incorporated into the basic school design, improving both efficiency and occupant comfort. Eventually, case study from various school designs will be assembled into an Energy Efficiency Design Guideline for California Schools.