Maximizing efficiencies and cost effectiveness requires tools that quantifiably measure the energy savings of a building, its impact, and the various alternatives for optimizing green building design and effective sustainability.

We use energy modelling software that compares current building design and operations with various energy-saving scenarios. Over the years, we have accumulated experience with several energy modelling software, some of which include eQUEST (DOE 2.2 & 2.3), Energy Plus, IES VE, DOE 2.1E, EE4, HOT2000, Hydro Quebec Simeb, and Energy Pro. We offer energy modelling services to demonstrate compliance with building codes and standards (SB‐10, ASHRAE 90.1, NECB, the Toronto Green Standard, LEED) and to model the energy and economic benefits of implementing a variety of mechanical and electrical systems.

We have a diverse portfolio of energy modelling projects. The following is a brief summary of the types of modelling projects completed over the years:

• Retail: simple shell & core structures (with areas less than 10,000 ft²),
• Refrigerated Grocery Stores: medium to large facilities (areas from 20,000 ft² to 250,000 ft²),
• Refrigeration: large refrigerated warehouses/distribution centers (with areas of 500,000 ft²),
• Multi‐residential: small, medium, and large multi‐residential towers and complexes (having areas ranging from 50,000 ft² to over 2,000,000 ft²),
• Office: Municipal city hall major renovations with co‐generation plant (150,000 ft²),
• Hospitals: simulations for Public‐Private‐Partnership bids (230,000 ft²)
• District Heating/Cooling Projects: 52‐storey mixed use luxury hotel and condo tower served by Enwave’s Deep Lake Water Cooling
• Demand Management: Simulating control schemes to participate in provincial demand response incentive program. Provide potential demand reduction

Over the years, we have accumulated experience with several energy modelling software, some of which include eQUEST (DOE 2.2 & 2.3), Energy Plus, IES VE, DOE 2.1E, EE4, HOT2000, Hydro Quebec Simeb, and Energy Pro.

In addition to these specialized energy modelling software programs noted above, we are proficient in a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD, and Revit to name a few.

We have been an active energy modeling reviewer for the High-Performance New Construction (HPNC) incentive program since its inception in 2008. The HPNC program underwent many changes over its 11‐year existence before being canceled in April 2019. While working with the HPNC program, we were exposed to many members of the energy modeling community, and as of 2016 has become the Project Reviewer for Enbridge’s Savings by Design (SBD) program and the Toronto Green Standard (TGS).

We believe that it is the Project Reviewer’s role to communicate the verified saving results with the applicant/proponent and to ensure all parties agree with the results. In our experience, this approach avoids having to revisit projects after the fact (e.g. issuing pre‐ approval, following delivery of the incentive cheque, etc.) saving valuable administrative time.