Group14 Engineering, PBC

Innovative energy solutions to make buildings smarter, healthier, and more cost-efficient. Includes energy modeling, audits, electrification analysis, measurement and verification, and utility allowances.

• Energy Modeling & Xcel EDA Consulting

  Energy modeling using OpenStudio/EnergyPlus to optimize building performance, support energy code compliance, and secure utility rebates through the Xcel Energy Design Assistance program.

• Energy Audits & Building Performance Standard (BPS) Support

  ASHRAE Level I, II, and III energy audits for existing buildings. Leading provider of Energize Denver and Colorado BPS compliance support. Approved contractor for the C-PACE program.

• Electrification & Zero Energy Analysis

  All-electric design and operations consulting to achieve net-zero emissions (NZE). Guidance on heat pumps, photovoltaics, energy recovery, and storage.

• Measurement & Verification

  M&V analytics using SkySpark software with hour-of-the-week regressions. Holds M&V contracts for over $30M in utility budgets covering 15,000+ units of public housing.

• Utility Allowances

  Utility allowance calculations for affordable housing clients using CHFA, HUD, and IRS compliant methodologies.

Full-spectrum commissioning services to protect building owner investments by ensuring all building systems are installed and operating properly. Has commissioned over 600 projects across industries.

• MEP & Special Systems Commissioning

  Fundamental and Enhanced commissioning for mechanical, plumbing, power distribution, building enclosures, building automation, lighting, life-safety, and low-voltage systems.

• Monitoring-Based Commissioning (SkySpark)

  Real-time remote monitoring from equipment startup through warranty using SkySpark BAS analytics software. Implemented for 24M+ square footage. MBCx credits toward LEED v4.

• Retro-Commissioning

  Deep investigation of equipment operation focused on optimizing building controls. Identifies 8-15% energy cost savings. Uses SkySpark with Re:Tune toolkit.

Holistic sustainability consulting to increase operational efficiency, decrease environmental footprint, and enhance occupant health and well-being. Supports multiple rating systems including all versions of LEED, Green Globes, CHPS, Living Building Challenge, Fitwel, WELL, and ENVISION.

• Green Building Certification

  Certification consulting across LEED, Green Globes, CHPS, Living Building Challenge, CORE, Fitwel, WELL Building Standard, SITES, and ENVISION. Staff credentials include LEED AP (BD+C, ID+C, ND, O&M), Fitwel Ambassador, WELL AP, Envision SP.

• Embodied Carbon

  Whole building life cycle assessments to measure and minimize embodied carbon, covering system and product trade-off analysis.

• Resilient Design

  Organizational resilience and resilient design strategies for climate change vulnerabilities, site-specific risk assessment, and asset value preservation.

• Social Impact and Health

  Equity, wellness, and health consulting using Living Building Challenge, Fitwel, WELL, Enterprise Green Communities, and SEED rating systems. Incorporates Trauma-Informed and Biophilic Design.

Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) and consulting services addressing uncontrolled air, water, and vapor transmission - among the most common and costly building failures. Team has 45+ combined years of experience.

• IECC & IBC Code Compliance

  Third-party review and testing to ensure compliance with energy and building codes.

• Best Practice Consulting

  Construction administration, design and specification, and ASTM testing (air barrier, water, infrared thermography scanning) for modern building enclosure design and historic retrofit.

• LEED Consulting (Building Enclosure)

  Building Enclosure Commissioning for LEED v4 credits. Two points awarded when building enclosure is included in the commissioning process.