Commissioning + Energy Modeling

By using computer-based tools to simulate the energy use of a building throughout an entire year of operation, AbneyGreen can quantify the savings attributable to the proposed green design. Furthermore we provide fundamental and enhanced commissioning to verify that the project’s energy related systems are installed, calibrated and perform according to the owner’s project requirements, basis of design, and construction documents.


Fundamental Commissioning

  • Report directly to the Owner with all results and findings from the commissioning process.
  • Review the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and the Basis of Design (BOD) for consistency and completeness. The Owner documents the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and the Basis of Design (BOD) is developed by the design team. Both are provided to the CxA for review.
  • Incorporate commissioning requirements into the construction documents.
  • Develop a commissioning plan.
  • Verify the installation and performance of the systems to be commissioned.
  • Complete a summary commissioning report.

Enhanced Commissioning

  • Review of OPR and BOD
    to mid-construction documents phase and back-check review comments in the design submittal.
  • Review contractor submittals for the building energy systems.
  • Develop a systems manual for operating staff for their use in optimally operating the building energy systems.
  • Verify the training requirements for operating personnel and building occupants.
  • Review building operation within 10 months after Substantial Completion with Operations and Maintenance staff and occupants; develop a plan for resolution of outstanding commissioning issues.

Energy Modeling

By using computer-based tools to simulate the energy use of a building throughout an entire year of operation, AbneyGreen can quantify the savings attributable to the proposed green design. Energy modeling can help optimize the building design and allow the design team to prioritize investment in the strategies that will have the greatest effect on the building’s energy use.