From Survey to Implementation
Retro-Commissioning (RCx) or Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) is a systematic process applied to existing buildings that have never been commissioned, to ensure that their systems perform interactively, efficiently and can be maintained according to the facility’s needs. It can include multiple steps such as planning, assessing, investigating, analyzing, improving and optimizing a buildings systems and assemblies. The process can be customized based on specific needs or to target specific systems.
RCx Benefits:
Reduce annual energy costs and consumption
Improve building HVAC system performance
Improve occupant thermal comfort
Improve indoor air quality
Increase equipment life
Improve O&M practices
Reduce carbon footprint
RCx Opportunities Include:
Control System Optimization
System Retrofits and Upgrades
Re-Balancing of Air and Water Systems
Monitoring-Based Analytics
SES provides RCx services for utility incentive programs or as stand-alone projects. SES has been an approved RCx provider with the local utility since the initial pilot program and has delivered numerous successful projects. The average simple payback of our projects has been 4.3 years and with utility incentives, has been reduced to 2.3 years! Click here to access Eversource’s RCx program application.
Sample List of RCx Clients:
City of New Britain
King Low Heywood Thomas Campus
Tunxis Community College
Norwalk Community College
Town of Wolcott
Town of Montville
City of Stamford
Wesleyan University
University of Connecticut
FDA Atlanta
Smith College
