Abraxas Energy Consulting

Comprehensive energy management and engineering services designed to help clients uncover cost savings, optimize resource usage, and meet efficiency standards.

• Commercial Energy Audits

  Comprehensive building energy assessments ranging from ASHRAE Level 1 walk-throughs to Level 2 energy surveys and Level 3 investment-grade audits. These studies assess lighting, HVAC, compressed air, and process systems to identify cost-effective energy conservation measures.

• Retro-Commissioning

  Systematic optimization of building automation controls and mechanical operations to restore and enhance building efficiency, indoor comfort, and equipment lifespans, delivering an average payback period of 1.1 years.

• Measurement and Verification

  Independent verification of energy savings following Options A, B, C, and D of the IPMVP protocol, helping clients track and confirm savings from capital retrofits.

• LEED Services

  Integration of building engineering audits and retro-commissioning to support clients seeking to achieve LEED-EB (Existing Buildings) certification.

• Utility Bill Auditing

  Analysis of historical utility bills using proprietary auditing software to uncover billing errors, resolve rate discrepancies, and recover overcharged funds.

• Energy Ordinance Compliance

  Audit, benchmarking, and reporting services to ensure buildings comply with local and regional energy ordinances and greenhouse gas regulations.

• Water Auditing Services

  Comprehensive water conservation audits that inspect plumbing, process water, and irrigation systems to identify water-saving opportunities and reduce utility expenditures.

• Energy Star Services

  Energy benchmarking and reporting using tools such as Portfolio Manager to track building performance and secure official ENERGY STAR ratings.

• Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Green Financing Services

  Green building assessments and compliance reporting to support clients in securing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac green financing programs.

Energy performance contracting support services tailored for Energy Service Companies to assist with ESPC project development.

• Preliminary Assessments (PAs)

  High-level energy usage evaluations and feasibility assessments to support Energy Savings Performance Contract project development.

• Investment Grade Energy Audits (IGAs)

  Detailed, rigorous engineering surveys and hourly HVAC simulations designed to provide low-risk, bankable costing and savings estimates for ESPCs.

• Retro-commissioning Studies

  In-depth operational testing and trend analysis to optimize controls and sequence programming within target ESCO project facilities.

• Measurement and Verification (M&V) Plan Development

  Formulation of custom M&V plans aligning with industry standards to outline the protocols for verifying post-retrofit energy savings.

• Measurement and Verification Reports

  Compilation and analysis of post-retrofit energy data to generate formal reports confirming achieved savings.

• Commissioning of Retrofits

  Functional testing and baseline calibrations to verify that new energy conservation measures are installed and operating as designed.

• Rebate and Incentive Applications

  Identification and administrative support for securing utility rebates and financial incentives to improve project ROI.

Supports federal installations with energy-performance consulting and compliance-oriented program support.

• Energy Auditing

  Assesses federal buildings and facilities for practical energy-saving opportunities.

• Retro-Commissioning

  Optimizes controls and mechanical operations in federal facilities.

• Measurement and Verification

  Verifies energy savings for federal energy-performance programs.

Development and technical support for industry-leading energy tracking and utility accounting software used by major ESCOs and energy managers.

• Metrix Utility Accounting System

  A leading utility bill tracking and energy analysis software used by ESCOs and energy managers to establish baseline models and track energy savings.

• Option C Measurement and Verification System

  An industry-standard M&V software system featuring integrated reporting engines, regression analysis, and monthly, weekly, and daily tracking capabilities.