Energy Efficiency
TERAO acts as energy efficiency expert for renovation or/and new construction projects
We support project owners and project managers on the Energy component of their projects according to a 3 steps approach:
Energy sobriety through work on passive buildings and bioclimatic design
Energy efficiency of technical systems
Renewable energy and smart grid
To do this, TERAO acts as an energy efficiency consultant and design office by providung all the specific skills necessary and a complete and integrated vision of energy performance, in new construction as well as renovation:
Bioclimatism and passive design
Modeling: Energy modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Urban Heat Island
Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP)
Optimization and Low carbon energy (ENR&R, smart grid)
Among the studies we offer:
Advanced Energy Simulations (Energy modelling, thermal modelling) – Professional expert on EnergyPlus/DesignBuilder software
Renewable energy supply and recovery (RE&R) studies: Reduction of needs and optimization of their coverage by RE&R
Energy audits of buildings and assets
- Basic Audit: The basic audit is essentially based on invoices and onsite visits. No measurements are carried out on site, nor is a detailed inventory of equipment. The improvement scenarios are based on our experience and similar projects and are presented individually.
- Intermediate Audit: The intermediate audit aims to understand the energy breakdown and overall consumption of the building thank to a simplified model developed by TERAO. It includes all equipment seen on site, the presentation of improvements, including technical feasibility, financial estimations, return on investment, etc. Some measurements are carried out on the site.
- Premium Audit: The premium audit is a detailed and accurate audit of the building’s condition and possible improvements. It is based on a thermal model calibrated on invoices and in which the envelope and MEP system are modeled. Measurements are carried out on site, for example, measurements of IAQ, Temperature, lighting level. The action plan is designed to be integrated into a multiannual work plan or in technical documents in the case of a complete renovation. Savings and cost estimation are therefore reliable.
Commissioning and recommissioning of operating energy facilities (CBCP certified professionals)
Monitoring and improvement of energy consumption in Operation (CMVP certified professionals for the application of the IPMVP protocol)
