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MICHAEL TURZANSKI, PMP, LEED AP O+M
Senior Vice President
West Region Engineering Lead
mike.turzanski@cushwake.comLEE DUNFEE, CEM, CDSM, LEED AP
Senior Vice President
East Region Engineering Lead
lee.dunfee@cushwake.comENERGY
RETROFITS
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A building doesn’t have to be new to be efficient. Creating more efficient building systems results in a lower
operating cost and a higher return on investment, and today’s real estate owners are using energy retrofits as
an investment opportunity.
Energy retrofits take on two forms: conventional energy retrofits and deep energy retrofits. Conventional
energy retrofits are system modifications that focus on isolated system upgrades and a quick payback
(typically less than three years) such as retro commissioning, HVAC system upgrades, BAS system upgrades,
and lighting system upgrades. A deep energy retrofit achieves greater energy savings by utilizing a more
holistic, design-centered approach.
Deep energy retrofits are more extensive and involve significant overhauls or replacements of building
systems. Every energy retrofit project should begin with an integrated team charrette where key stakeholders
and experts work together to create realistic and achievable energy goals and objectives based on the
building’s life cycle and the energy project’s life cycle cost analysis. Stakeholders may include: ownership,
building management, building engineers, MEP engineers, structural engineers, utility representatives,
automation contractors, and fire alarm contractors.