Energy Resources Group Inc

Blending architectural and engineering expertise to deliver cost-effective energy efficiency solutions

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About the firm

Energy Resources Group was founded in 1975 to manage the cost-effective implementation of environmental and energy-efficient technologies. It helps clients realize significant financial returns on investments in cutting-edge energy efficiency through integrated building systems engineering and architectural consulting.

Established
1975
Firm type
MEP · Architecture & Engineering

Credentials

Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA)

People

Tim MichelsPresident

Paul Faust

Aaron Michels

Dennis Strubberg

Capabilities

Energy Efficiency Consulting and Planning

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Comprehensive consulting to help facility owners reduce energy use and improve financial performance.

  • Comprehensive Energy Audits

    In-depth evaluations of building energy usage to identify conservation opportunities.

  • Energy Master Planning

    Long-term planning strategies to align energy conservation goals with facility development.

  • Net-Zero Consulting

    Strategic advisory services aimed at achieving net-zero energy building performance.

  • Utility Bill Auditing and Energy Savings Analysis

    Detailed auditing of utility expenses to identify errors and analyze potential savings.

Building Systems Design and Implementation

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Integrated mechanical and architectural design services focused on low-energy outcomes.

  • Building Systems Design for New Construction

    Designing high-performance building systems from the ground up.

  • Retrofit Design and Implementation

    Upgrading existing building infrastructure and systems to modern energy standards.

  • Building Energy Modeling and Loads Analyses

    Using advanced software simulation to model energy consumption and design code compliance for LEED, IECC, and ASHRAE 90.1.

  • Owners Project Requirements (OPR) Development

    Developing clear documentation to guide the Basis of Design (BOD) and protect project goals.

Commissioning and Performance Verification

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Quality assurance processes that verify building systems perform in accordance with design intent and operational needs.

  • Commissioning (Cx) Services for New Construction

    Early-stage involvement to guide and verify system performance from design through occupancy.

  • Retro-Commissioning (RCx)

    Testing and tuning existing systems and building automation systems to resolve operational deficiencies and secure energy savings.

  • Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx)

    Leveraging live building automation data and fault detection diagnostics to maintain peak efficiency ongoingly.

  • Measurement and Verification Services

    Quantifying and verifying realized energy savings following system improvements.

  • Benchmarking and ENERGY STAR Score Verification

    Evaluating building performance metrics against regional baselines and validating official scores.

Financial and Economic Analysis

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Economic evaluation services that align engineering options with positive cash flow goals.

  • Financing Assistance

    Application assistance for utility incentives, rebates, energy loans, and third-party structures.

  • Equipment Lifecycle Cost/Benefit Analysis

    Comparing capital options using total cost of ownership and return-on-investment criteria.

  • Off-Balance-Sheet Leasing

    Structuring critical equipment replacements into lease instruments that remain cash-flow positive.

Industries

Agriculture · Education · Laboratories · Research Facilities

Projects

Eden Theological Seminary Steam Boiler Upgrade

Education · 2018 · Client: Eden Theological Seminary

Project details

Evaluated an aging central steam boiler plant and managed its conversion to hot water. Provided project management and equipment commissioning, delivering over 62% in natural gas savings.

Classic Hall Rehabilitation

Education · Client: Central Methodist University

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Provided energy and building system evaluation for the Classic Hall facilities.

Brauer Hall Retro-Commissioning

Laboratories · Client: Washington University

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Performed retro-commissioning (RCx) services to optimize energy efficiency and building operations for a campus laboratory facility.

Monsanto Center Commissioning

Research Facilities · 1996 · Client: Missouri Botanical Garden

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Delivered specialized building systems automation and efficiency commissioning services.