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The Future of Energy

Our world is perpetually changing and one of the most volatile elements on our planet seems to be ourselves. There are two constants though that seem to have always been there: Human innovation and our need for energy. What trajectory does our global community seem to be on and what does it mean for our resources and our planet? The International Energy Agency takes a deep dive into some of these questions in their publication World Energy Outlook 2017. Check out their video below and visit the link below to access last year's World Energy Outlook. 

Posted by Maximum Energy Professionals "MEP", a mechanical engineering firm located in Torrance, CA. Sustainability Services, ENERGY STAR utility benchmarking and award certification, California AB802 Compliance, City of Los Angeles EBEWE Compliance, Utility Data Management Software dashboard, ASHRAE energy audits, LEED, energy conservation/green Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing systems and equipment design. Call us at 310-782-1410 or visit our website at www.mep-llc.com. 

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Artificial Intelligence and the Era of States and Cities

We at MEP are contributing to the sustainability cause as well! 2017 was a great year for our company. We were able to increase our ENERGY STAR certifications from the previous year certifying 240 buildings in 2017. MEP was also honored to receive the 2017 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Service and Product Provider Award. This is the second year our company has received a Partner of the Year award.  ENERGY STAR is not the only program that made 2017 a year of sustainability success for MEP. We have been assisting our clients in understanding and complying with State and City energy benchmarking and transparency laws. From California's AB-802 to San Francisco's Energy Benchmarking ordinance we have assisted dozens of buildings with analyzing and submitting their data to state and city officials. 2017 saw the release of Los Angeles' brand new energy and water efficiency program (EBEWE) as well.  We strive to educate our clients on these ordinances and how their building is consuming resources. Be it via social media, our company website www.mep-llc.com, or our relationships with building owners and operators across the country we strive to keep the public abreast on the latest developments in sustainability and energy efficiency.  It is clear that 2017 brought many exciting developments. But in order to manifest a more sustainable future we must always strive to stay on a path that uses the resources available to us in the most responsible, rational ways possible. New technology and policy can only take us so far if we are not continuing to educate ourselves on how our behaviors impact the world around, and searching for ways to improve. If we enter into this New Year with dialogue, thoughtfulness, and care then we will surely find ourselves heading in the right direction.  This blog article has been posted by Maximum Energy Professionals, a mechanical engineering firm located in Torrance, CA. For information on Sustainability Services including: ENERGY STAR utility benchmarking and award certification, California AB802 Compliance, ASHRAE energy audits, LEED, and energy conservation/green Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing design, please give us a call at 310-782-1410 or visit our website at www.mep-llc.com.

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California Green Building Standards Code

The California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) is Part 11 of twelve parts of the official compilation and publication of the adoption, amendment and repeal of building regulations to the California Code of Regulations, Title XXIV (24), also referred to as the California Building Standards Code. The purpose of this code is to improve public health, safety and general welfare by enhancing the design and construction of buildings through the use of building concepts with a reduced negative impact or an increased positive environmental impact and encouraging sustainable construction practices in the following categories:

 1. Planning and design 2. Energy efficiency 3. Water efficiency and conservation 4. Material conservation and resource efficiency 5. Environmental quality

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Energy Star score updates are coming soon!

As of August 26, 2018 you will be noticing some changes to your Energy Star scores. Every few years the EPA revamps their scoring algorithm in Energy Star's Portfolio Manager based on survey data from CBECS. This year brings another update and building scores are expected to drop a few points when the new system is implemented. This means if you are on or close to the 75 point threshold for Energy Star awards your building may end up dropping beneath it after the update occurs..  While this is bad news there is a bit of good news coming with it. All buildings that received Energy Star certification in 2017 will be eligible for 2018 re-certification after April 30, 2018. That means any building that earned a 2017 award will be able to submit their applications early thanks to this one-time rule change and avoid the score drop for 2018.  This year it is essential to get started on your Energy Star applications as soon as possible so you can earn the optimal score. Please contact MEP today for Energy Star certification at [phone]. 

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State of CA & City of Los Angeles Benchmarks are Due!

Attention California building owners and operators! If your building is over 50,000 square feet you are required to comply with California's Assembly Bill 802. This mandatory benchmarking bill requires subject buildings to submit their energy usage data to the California Energy Commission by June 1, 2018.  In addition to AB 802, City of Los Angeles building owners and operators with buildings over 50,000 square feet are also required to comply with the Los Angeles Existing Building Energy and Water Efficiency "EBEWE" regulation. This mandatory benchmarking bill requires subject buildings to submit their energy and water usage data to the LA Department of Building & Safety "LADBS" by June 1, 2018  AB 802 and EBEWE are annual benchmarks that require compliance each year in order for the State and City of LA to consistently monitor energy and water efficiency trends. Starting next year buildings over 20,000 square feet will be required to comply.  Contact MEP ASAP to see how you can comply with your benchmarks!  Posted by Maximum Energy Professionals "MEP", a mechanical engineering firm located in Torrance, CA. Sustainability Services, ENERGY STAR utility benchmarking and award certification, California AB802 Compliance, City of Los Angeles EBEWE Compliance, Utility Data Management Software dashboard, ASHRAE energy audits, LEED, energy conservation/green Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing systems and equipment design. Call us at 310-782-1410 or visit our website at www.mep-llc.com.

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Energy Benchmarking from Coast to Coast

Energy benchmarking is becoming increasingly common place as city officials and building owners seek to create a more energy conscious urban environment. One force driving this shift is the rise of energy benchmarking policies in cities and states across the country. In recent years dozens of states and municipalities have ratified building benchmarking programs that require building owners to track their energy usage and report it annually. From San Francisco to Portland, Los Angeles to Orlando building owners and operators are taking a more proactive approach to tracking their energy footprint thanks to these policies. Check out ENERGY STAR's interactive map of benchmarking programs across the country and see if your state or local metropolis is doing their part to improve the energy consciousness of its inhabitants. You cannot optimize what you are not measuring. If you are not measuring your energy use you are not optimizing it!  https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/program-administrators/state-and-local-governments/see-federal-state-and-local-benchmarking-policies  Posted by Maximum Energy Professionals "MEP", a mechanical engineering firm located in Torrance, CA. Sustainability Services, ENERGY STAR utility benchmarking and award certification, California AB802 Compliance, City of Los Angeles EBEWE Compliance, Utility Data Management Software dashboard, ASHRAE energy audits, LEED, energy conservation/green Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing systems and equipment design. Call us at 310-782-1410 or visit our website at www.mep-llc.com.

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GREEN BUILDING DESIGN IN LOS ANGELES

Maximum Energy Professionals “MEP” assists our customers with adoption of California Green Building Standards Code (CAL Green) in their design approach. We offer specialized energy conservation consulting services, from feasibility studies through design and preparation of construction documents and construction phase services to assist our customers in all phases of green building design. As part of Title XXIV (24) and CAL Green, commissioning is now required in the state of California for all new non-residential projects over 10,000 square feet. Maximum Energy Professionals offers commissioning service that helps customers comply with these regulations.

Green Building

Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) refers to a structure and using process that is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle: from sitting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. This requires close cooperation of the design team, the architects, the engineers, and the client at all project stages.The Green Building practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.

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MEP Services

Maximum Energy Professionals “MEP” is pleased to announce the promotion of Daniel Moore to Sustainability Manager. Daniel has been with MEP for over 2 years now, beginning as an intern and then as a Project Associate. During his time with MEP Daniel has expanded his role from running company social media accounts and data entry to completing ENERGY STAR applications and assisting our Principal Engineer Glenn Tanner with Energy Audits and Property Condition Assessment building inspections

Daniel's interest in sustainability goes back to his youth, but his expertise began when he attended Chapman University where he earned his B.S. in Environmental Science & Policy. He started at MEP in 2015 and has become an important team member. Daniel has streamlined our ENERGY STAR certification process, freeing up Principal Engineer, Glenn Tanner, to tackle design projects and our Principal Business Development, Lisa Tanner, to focus on client relationships, business strategy, and developing new projects.  Daniel has become an expert at the EPA's ENERGY STAR tool Portfolio Manager and has completed well over 400 building applications. In May 2016 Daniel attained the designation of LEED Green Associate and will be assisting with any future LEED projects. Daniel also writes monthly blog articles that can be found on the company website at the following link : http://mep-llc.com/blog.html. His articles cover a wide array of sustainability related topics from Net-zero energy buildings to energy benchmarking policy and even the future of our utility infrastructure.  Whether he is in the field inspecting rooftop HVAC equipment or in the office crunching numbers in Microsoft excel for an energy audit, Daniel's contributions to the company are invaluable and we look forward to seeing him grow in his new position.  This Blog article has been posted by Maximum Energy Professionals “MEP”, a mechanical engineering firm located in Torrance, CA. For information on Sustainability Services including: ENERGY STAR utility benchmarking and award certification, California AB802 Compliance, City of Los Angeles EBEWE Compliance, our Utility Data Management Software dashboard, ASHRAE energy audits, LEED, and energy conservation/green Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing systems and equipment design, please give us a call at 310-782-1410 or visit our website at www.mep-llc.com.