Calculator & Tool Development

Production-grade analytical tools built for program delivery

We build savings calculators and analytical engines that utilities and program administrators use to process projects at scale. Our tools handle complex engineering calculations with clean user interfaces, automated QC checks, and documentation that supports regulatory review.

BIN-based energy savings calculators (8,760-hour analysis)

Deemed savings workbooks with permutation engines

Chiller plant optimization tools (CW reset, waterside economizer)

Building envelope analysis platforms (conduction, infiltration, solar)

Weather data processing and psychrometric calculation engines

Automated batch reporting and scenario analysis workflows

TRM Analysis & Measure Development

Cross-jurisdictional methodology built for defensibility

We trace savings algorithms across state Technical Reference Manuals to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and adoption opportunities. When utilities need new measures developed or existing measures updated, we produce the engineering analysis and documentation that supports TRM committee review and regulatory approval.

Cross-state TRM algorithm comparison and gap analysis

Deemed savings development with statistical defensibility

New measure methodology and TRM redline preparation

Equipment performance curve development from manufacturer data

Building electrification and weatherization measure design

Measure tiering and implementation pathway recommendations

Engineering Peer Review & QC

Independent technical review with methodology rigor

We provide engineering peer review of custom project submissions, contractor calculations, and third-party deliverables. Our reviews go beyond checking arithmetic to evaluate whether the underlying methodology, assumptions, and baseline selection are defensible.

Custom project engineering review (IPMVP Options A-D)

Billing regression analysis QC and weather normalization review

Contractor calculation validation against TRM and code requirements

Cost-effectiveness model review (TRC, RIM, Societal Cost Test)

Regulatory & Code Research

Code tracing and baseline analysis across jurisdictions

We research building energy codes across vintages and jurisdictions to establish defensible baselines for savings calculations. When programs need to demonstrate that their methods align with current code requirements, we provide the documentation that connects methodology to code references.

ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, and state-specific code analysis

Baseline determination and effective useful life research

Code-to-TRM alignment documentation

Weather data methodology analysis (TMYx, NCEI Normals, NSRDB)

Where we have deep expertise

Jurisdictions

New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, California, New Jersey, Illinois, Ohio

Codes & Standards

ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, ECCCNYS, NYCECC, ASHRAE Fundamentals, IPMVP

Program Sectors

C&I HVAC, building envelope, electrification, weatherization, chiller plants, distributed generation

Tools & Languages

Excel/VBA, Python, R, SQL, EnergyPlus, eQUEST/DOE-2

Weather & Climate Data

TMYx, TMY3, NCEI Climate Normals, NSRDB PSM v3, psychrometric analysis

Measure Areas

Heat pumps, VFDs, chillers, boilers, building envelope, air sealing, windows, lighting, controls

How We Work

Flexible engagement models

We structure engagements to match the scope and timeline of the work.

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