Energy Modeling
Energy Modeling
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Electric Peak Engineering provides high-fidelity thermal, daylight, and system performance simulations, optimizing mechanical sizing, verifying energy code compliance, and lowering long-term facility operating costs from initial concept through commissioning.
Thermal Performance Modeling
Thermal Performance Modeling
Hourly Thermal Analysis
Dynamic 8,760-hour annual energy simulations modeling hour-by-hour solar gains, building massing, occupancy schedules, and internal equipment loads.Right-Sized Mechanical Equipment
Precise heating and cooling load calculations ensuring HVAC equipment is accurately sized to prevent short-cycling, reduce upfront capital expenditure, and optimize part-load efficiency.Passive Strategy Optimization
Evaluating building envelope performance, high-efficiency glazing, thermal mass, and natural ventilation strategies early in the architectural design phase.
Energy Code Compliance
Energy Code Compliance
COMcheck & Prescriptive Compliance
Preparing and stamping official COMcheck compliance packages, envelope trade-offs, and mechanical performance documentation for rapid plan-check approvals.Performance-Path Modeling
Utilizing ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, and local energy code performance-path simulations when complex or non-standard designs exceed prescriptive path limits.Above-Code Standards & Certifications
Modeling baseline versus proposed design performance for LEED, ENERGY STAR, and local municipal high-performance building mandates.
Energy System Feasibility
Energy System Feasibility
Lifecycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)
Comparing upfront capital costs, operational energy consumption, maintenance overhead, and utility rates to evaluate ROI on mechanical system options.Heat Recovery & Electrification
Analyzing the financial and operational viability of air/water-source heat pumps, heat recovery chillers, Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS), and solar PV integration.Utility Incentive Optimization
Providing detailed baseline comparison models required by regional utilities to secure custom energy-efficiency rebates and grant funding for owners.
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