Maximizing Building Efficiency With PulseIQ’s Benchmarking Solutions

We understand that building owners and operators face a wide array of challenges when it comes to managing energy performance, maintaining safe and efficient buildings, and following state and local compliance codes. That’s why we offer many energy efficiency solutions in Washington D.C. and beyond based on our benchmarking for building energy performance standards (BEPS) platform that can help you save money on energy, meet regulatory requirements, and provide a better experience for your residents.

Wireless Leak Detection for a Safe and Efficient Building

One of the key challenges that building owners and operators face is the risk of leaks and water damage, which can not only cost thousands of dollars to repair but can also put residents’ safety at risk of mold exposure. This is where PulseIQ’s wireless leak detection system comes in. By using a network of sensors and advanced metrics, our system can quickly detect and alert you to leaks before they cause thousands of dollars in damage.

Mandatory Compliance Made Easy

In many jurisdictions, building owners are required to comply with energy performance standards and report on their energy use. Benchmarking is currently mandatory for buildings greater than 25,000 sq. ft. in Washington, D.C., Montgomery County, and soon to be statewide in Maryland.

According to the Maryland Department of the Environment, “The Maryland​ Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 requires that the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) develop Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS).” This applies to covered buildings in Maryland that are 35,000 sq. ft. or larger, excluding parking garage areas. Historic buildings, elementary and secondary schools, manufacturing facilities, and agricultural buildings are exempt. Owners of covered buildings will be required to report data to the Maryland Department of Environment every year beginning in 2025.

This can be a terribly time-consuming and complex process, but with our energy efficient benchmarking solutions in Washington D.C., compliance becomes easier and more manageable. Our platform can automatically collect data on energy use and benchmark your building’s performance against established standards, making it easy to demonstrate compliance to regulators.

A Specialized Path for Your Property

PulseIQ can perform ASHRAE Level I and Level II energy audits to help building owners and operators gain a deeper understanding of their buildings’ energy use and identify areas where energy efficiency improvements can be made. Our ASHRAE Level I energy audits are a great starting point for building owners who want to understand how their building uses energy. We’ll do a walkthrough of the building, review energy bills and operational data, and conduct a basic analysis of energy use. This initial audit can identify low-cost measures for energy savings, which can help building owners in Washington D.C. save money through energy efficiency.

Our ASHRAE Level II energy audits are for those really serious about optimizing their buildings’ efficiency! These are more thorough and comprehensive than Level I audits, and involve a detailed analysis of energy consumption, a review of building systems and operations, and development of energy-saving recommendations with an estimate of implementation costs and savings.

Our energy audits provide building owners with a step-by-step strategy for prioritizing saving energy, money, and tracking progress over time. By using these audits, you can identify areas where improvements can be made and save money on energy costs while reducing your environmental impact.