We use a suite of thermal analysis simulation packages (Therm, Window5, DOE2, EnergyPlus, EnergyPro, Fisheye, UCBComfort and others) to:

• Model annual building energy use at all stages of design process
• Develop early energy use parametrics to identify energy saving opportunities in design alternatives
• Develop suites of energy strategies to reconsider conventional approaches to building energy use
• Assist in value engineering on energy efficiency issues
• Coordinate architectural, structural and mechanical design teams on thermal and comfort issues
• Analyze integration of various energy sources with applicable rate structures
• Develop Life Cycle Cost Analysis of energy efficient alternatives
• Identify and size appropriate alternative energy sources including photovoltaic cells, wind turbines, fuel cells, public utilities and renewable energy vendors

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