Energy performance modeling is a valuable tool for integrating and optimizing building components. Verdacity assists owners with developing energy performance goals, assessing baselines and identifying targets. During the conceptual design phase, we prepare simple box models that provide a quick comparison on how various design iterations are expected to perform.

 

Verdacity continues to work alongside architects and engineers to evaluate practical considerations and inform design decisions. Typical modeling studies optimize fenestration, wall and roof assemblies, process & plug loads, lighting and mechanical equipment, and other efficiency measures.

 

Beyond optimization, our modelers determine life-cycle cost of systems and help provide return on investment values for renewables and alternative energy sources. This large-scale view of the operational energy cost of buildings is integral to the long-term goals of decarbonizing building operations. Our modelers are experts in guiding carbon reduction strategies while providing short-term clarity for carbon offset expenditures where carbon neutrality is required. 

 

Whether the modeling activity is used as a design tool, for rating system compliance, or to document a mandate or incentive, modelers work in a methodical, informative, and reliable manner.