The single best way to create the most efficient and cost-effective energy strategy for your facility is by conducting an Energy Audit. next>edge will visit your facility, compile a detailed report on how energy is used, measure the quantities of energy the systems are using and provide suggestions on how to reduce the facility’s overall energy consumption and costs. Through its own experience as an owner/operator of real estate, next>edge has found that an Energy Audit alone can automatically create a potential 20-40% return on investment by identifying basic, easily correctable inefficiencies created either by the systems or through the operation of those systems.

next>edge is uniquely qualified to implement this evaluation. In our vast experience with auditing and benchmarking the Arden Realty portfolio, as well as numerous other portfolios and individual buildings, next>edge has developed a complete understanding of the time constraints and limitations faced by property managers. We have successfully utilized a multi-pronged approach, extracting energy and equipment data from accounting personnel, utility companies, property offices, corporate headquarters, and other company personnel. Among other lessons learned, we have found that when building ownership changes, the energy usage data is sometimes difficult to obtain. This factor also pertains to building infrastructure drawings and equipment lists. Our level of experience in this area makes us readily equipped to navigate this process while minimizing disruptions to your business.

The next>edge Energy Audit report format, as presented here, has been found to be a useful tool for both the technical and financial audience. Much more detail is often presented, depending on the complexity of the facility and the opportunities discovered.