Energy Services
We Provide a Fully Integrated Approach to Energy Solutions.
From energy procurement through energy conservation and alternative technologies to funding, Barton provides a vertically integrated approach to energy. We leverage our core principals of focus, dedication, precision, practicality and longevity to help our clients develop and maintain strategic energy plans. We understand the importance of energy conservation and the benefits that it provides not only to our clients but to the environment as well. Our staff of professionals are trained, licensed and certified to evaluate, model, design, measure and verify the operation of MEP systems, both at the building and campus levels. We advise our clients on the latest energy trends, legislation and stimulus programs available, as well as perform detailed energy analysis. Our integrated approach to conserving energy and saving owners operating costs incorporates four major pillars of the Energy landscape:
Legislation/Market: Understanding the drivers behind energy availability and pricing.
- Energy Codes
- Climate Change Legislation
- Grid Congestion/Reliability Legislation
- Generation
- Energy Sources
- Energy Markets
- Energy Procurement
Measurement and Conservation: Understanding where you are and what you can do to optimize your existing systems.
- Energy Auditing
- Establish a baseline
- Benchmarking with similar facilities and users
- Create and analyze building energy models.
Alternative Technologies: Understanding the opportunities available to utilize renewable and regenerative technologies.
- Solar Electric
- Solar Thermal
- Geothermal
- Biomass
- Cogeneration and combined heat and power (CHP)
- Wind Generation
Funding Opportunities: Understanding available resources and delivery methods to obtain funding to help offset project costs.
- Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act
- Economic Stimulus Incentives
- Low interest loans
- Tax Credits
- Renewable/Alternative Energy Credits
- Performance Contracting and ESCO’s
