Energy Audits
Our core service is an energy audit, a thorough assessment of the client’s space. Gemini's energy audit exceeds ASHRAE Level 2 requirements and is Investor Ready Energy Efficiency [IREE] Certified.
The First Step
An energy audit is the critical first step before implementing any energy efficiency measures, and the quickest and most cost-effective way to reduce energy bills. And yet, energy savings companies (ESCOs) only focus on either residential buildings or large commercial buildings. Gemini focuses on the small commercial building sector which represents 88 per cent of the commercial building stock in this country--a slice of the market ignored by the industry.
More Scalable
Gemini is far more scalable than anyone else out there. Energy auditors are skilled professionals with specialized degrees and years of experience, resulting in pricey energy audits. At Gemini, we train data collectors in a matter of weeks to visit sites and collect the data that our platform needs to product an official report.
Gemini envisions a future where SCB energy audits are as common as vehicle emissions testing." - Dr. Anthony Kinslow II
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Anthony Kinslow II, Ph.D. CEM
An energy audit is the first step to clean energy integration. Before you put a solar panel, before you do storage, before you do electrification, you should be doing an energy audit on that space.
If we just look at small commercial buildings, 4 plus million of them around the country, we need to be doing over 25,000 a month--starting today--to reach our 2035 goals. That is just small commercial, four million. We have got over 120 single family homes; we are talking hundreds of thousands of audits a month in the residential space—minimum.
What does success look like on that sort of scale? I am building my company so that we are doing thousands and thousands of energy audits a month. That is where we want to be able to get to and that is really what we need success to look like. We need multiple companies with that mindset—that process—and ability to do that, because quite honestly, if we cannot do the energy audits, how are we going to do electrification? How are we going to do solar in a meaningful way that does not add burden to people through crazy costs, etc.
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An energy audit is the first step to clean energy integration. Before you put a solar panel, before you do storage, before you do electrification, you should be doing an energy audit on that space.
If we just look at small commercial buildings, 4 plus million of them around the country, we need to be doing over 25,000 a month--starting today--to reach our 2035 goals. That is just small commercial, four million. We have got over 120 single family homes; we are talking hundreds of thousands of audits a month in the residential space—minimum.
What does success look like on that sort of scale? I am building my company so that we are doing thousands and thousands of energy audits a month. That is where we want to be able to get to and that is really what we need success to look like. We need multiple companies with that mindset—that process—and ability to do that, because quite honestly, if we cannot do the energy audits, how are we going to do electrification? How are we going to do solar in a meaningful way that does not add burden to people through crazy costs, etc.
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transcribed by:
Adrian C Guzman, Virtual Assistant, Gemini Energy Solutions
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What is an Energy Audit?
Energy is based on power and run-time. The two best ways to reduce energy are through conservation measures and efficiency measures.
- Conservation measures involve reducing the runtime of an appliance, equipment, or lights.
- Efficiency measures involve reducing the power required for the appliance, equipment, or lights to perform the task.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: "Anthony is very truthful. He not only explained, but navigated me through the entire process, including taking care of a PG&E program that allowed [my business] to obtain some new equipment. Anthony (and his team) were available to me whenever I had questions and [Anthony] frequently visited the site."
How it Works
Certified Data Collectors & Field Analysts complete an inventory of the space and leave sensors to measure the runtime of appliances, equipment, and lights.
- The on-site review only takes a few hours depending on the size and number of items in the space.
- The sensors are left on-site for one week to effectively track your building's energy use.
The Energy Audit Report
The report reveals the energy efficiency potential of your space explaining:
- Energy saving opportunities -- via upgraded lighting, HVAC, and plug loads, etc...
- Payback period for the energy efficiency upgrades. Gemini bases our analysis solely on the building's saving potential.
- Gemini is contractually obligated to support you achieve the projected savings. For one year, you agree to pay Gemini a portion of those energy savings.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: "[The report] is very detailed; user-friendly. It highlighted ways [my business] could save money." And now, [the business'] utility bills have not gone up, and our energy efficiency has gone up considerably."
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: "Years ago, no one really thought too much about being "green" or what size "footprint" we leave on the earth. Today, people are becoming awakened, or "woke" if you will, about the consequences of our negligence. That's why I, as a Building Engineer, am proud to work with Gemini to create a more sustainable future for generations to come."
Financial Analysis
Energy efficiency must be affordable to everyone. That includes both the energy audit itself as well as the recommended building upgrades. Delivering energy equity means delivering economic equity.
Full-Service Energy Audits
Gemini helps you realize the savings opportunities generated by our energy audit by:
- Identifying reputable contractors who can complete the work at an agreed upon budget in an agreed upon time frame. This saves you the hassle of wading through unfamiliar territory.
- Connecting you to financing opportunities -- incentives and rebates -- offered by your utility company or state that have little-to-0 interest rates. We even help our clients apply for economic assistance! In essence, we're addressing the Donut Hole Theory Problem...
TRANSCRIPT
Essentially, the vast majority of individuals who think about money on a semi-daily or daily basis and asking them to take on a loan so that all of us can benefit from electrification or energy efficiency and a reduction of carbon emissions, is not an attractive thing, it is not a fair thing.
When we think about the donut hole and where inclusive utility investment programs come in, Pay-as-you-Save (PAYS) specifically, it is an opportunity to provide cost effective upgrades with a tariff that is not attached to the individual. Someone living in that location is paying less money getting new equipment and then if they want to move, it does not go with them—it “sticks” to that bill.
Now, suddenly we have this situation where you are offering someone upgrades more comfort, but also a lower energy bill. And you are saying that you do not have to worry about this after you leave this facility.
When we think about the donut hole and where inclusive utility investment programs come in, Pay-as-you-Save (PAYS) specifically, it is an opportunity to provide cost effective upgrades with a tariff that is not attached to the individual. Someone living in that location is paying less money getting new equipment and then if they want to move, it does not go with them—it “sticks” to that bill.
Now, suddenly we have this situation where you are offering someone upgrades more comfort, but also a lower energy bill. And you are saying that you do not have to worry about this after you leave this facility.
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How it Works
Project management consists of scheduling the various contractors, tracking the progress of the retrofits, checking to see if the completed work is as expected, and tracking the energy savings for the first year.
Client education means that we make sure you understand the entire process. The better grasp our clients have with the audit and upgrades, the smoother the process is for everyone.
Client education means that we make sure you understand the entire process. The better grasp our clients have with the audit and upgrades, the smoother the process is for everyone.
​Inclusive Utility Investment Program
​PAYS: Pay as You Save
Energy efficiency upgrades are oftentimes too expensive to implement -- from the audit itself to the actual equipment. Gemini is a proponent of changing from debt-based financing to a new option: Inclusive Utility Investment financing such as the reputable and popular Pay as You Save (PAYS):
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: "Gemini helped [my business] navigate and took care of a PG&E program (PAYS) that allowed us to get new equipment. In fact, they (the utility) paid for it, and now we are repaying them over the course of the next few years through our [low] utility bills."
video transcript: how pay-as-you-save will benefit colorado
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What if your home can be fixed up so that you are cool in the middle of summer, and nice and warm in the dead of winter? And… you have more money every year for things you need.
Your electric utility can make it possible. Here’s how. First, they send a certified contractor to your home to see what energy improvements can be made to lower your electric bill. Then, your utility pays for improvements like replacing old energy guff and equipment, sealing up your home or apartment against the heat and cold, and adding solar panels.
You end up with a more comfy and healthy home. And your electric bill goes down because you are not using as much energy, and even generating your own energy from solar. The utility recovers its cost for the upgrades through a charge on your bill, but the charge is less than the savings, so your bill is still lower.
There are no loans, no credit checks and no debt. And whether you rent or own your home, when you move, the charges and the savings simply apply to the next folks moving in. Easy, right? It is an odd bill payment model called pay as you save or PAYS, and our state lawmakers are considering making a possible for investor-owned utilities in Colorado. PAYS can help a typical Colorado family save $600 per year, and addresses energy injustice by prioritizing low to moderate-income households and renters first.
The PAYS legislation would also add $350 million dollars each year to Colorado’s economy, and it would help move us all toward our climate goals by increasing the use of new technologies that promote clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Call your state representatives today to ask if they are considering PAYS as a way to provide consumers with home energy improvements. Let them know that Pay as you Save is a smart way to save us money, create good jobs for Colorado, and build a sustainable energy system.
For more information, visit coloradopays.org.
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What if your home can be fixed up so that you are cool in the middle of summer, and nice and warm in the dead of winter? And… you have more money every year for things you need.
Your electric utility can make it possible. Here’s how. First, they send a certified contractor to your home to see what energy improvements can be made to lower your electric bill. Then, your utility pays for improvements like replacing old energy guff and equipment, sealing up your home or apartment against the heat and cold, and adding solar panels.
You end up with a more comfy and healthy home. And your electric bill goes down because you are not using as much energy, and even generating your own energy from solar. The utility recovers its cost for the upgrades through a charge on your bill, but the charge is less than the savings, so your bill is still lower.
There are no loans, no credit checks and no debt. And whether you rent or own your home, when you move, the charges and the savings simply apply to the next folks moving in. Easy, right? It is an odd bill payment model called pay as you save or PAYS, and our state lawmakers are considering making a possible for investor-owned utilities in Colorado. PAYS can help a typical Colorado family save $600 per year, and addresses energy injustice by prioritizing low to moderate-income households and renters first.
The PAYS legislation would also add $350 million dollars each year to Colorado’s economy, and it would help move us all toward our climate goals by increasing the use of new technologies that promote clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Call your state representatives today to ask if they are considering PAYS as a way to provide consumers with home energy improvements. Let them know that Pay as you Save is a smart way to save us money, create good jobs for Colorado, and build a sustainable energy system.
For more information, visit coloradopays.org.
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transcribed by:
Adrian C. Guzman, Virtual Assistant, Gemini Energy Solutions
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