Commercial Energy Audits

Managing a commercial building in the Rochester area comes with a range of challenges. Energy management can become quite a problem, particularly with older buildings that have been converted to commercial or industrial spaces. High energy bills are often a symptom of this problem, skyrocketing particularly during peak summer or winter months, or in months where operations increase. This can drain your business’ profits quickly if not resolved, which is why many building managers choose to have an energy audit performed.

By identifying inefficiencies in the building’s energy consumption and suggesting actionable improvements, a comprehensive energy audit can save thousands in expenses, improving revenue and keeping the business running better than ever.

While commercial energy auditors are typically assigned to address all areas of the building’s energy consumption, electrical wiring and inefficient power systems are typically overlooked and must be audited by an experienced commercial electrician.

Goforth is here for you, ready to perform power quality testing and other electrical auditing that commercial energy audit companies in Rochester NY typically overlook.

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Comprehensive Electrical System Assessments by Goforth Electric

At Goforth Electric, we provide a suite of diagnostic and preventative services to ensure the safety and efficiency of your commercial electrical systems. Our services include:

Power Quality Analysis

A power quality analysis is typically performed to ensure the business’ power system is optimized and there are no faults at power supply connections. This analysis is performed with a range of instruments and the subsequent data about the quality of the electrical waveforms and amperage is analyzed, where we can identify areas of potential surges, spikes, and weaknesses where improvements are necessary.

Thermal Scanning

Thermal scanning equipment is used to analyze the existing power system, even behind walls or areas that are tricky to access. This allows us to identify problems areas or opportunities for improvement behind switchgears, panels, junction boxes, and other connection areas that may be performing optimally.

Arc-Flash Studies

Arc-flash studies are used to conduct testing on equipment, machinery, and areas of the power system that use live electricity. This study allows us to analyze the energy of live equipment and provide a risk assessment of the area to identify potential hazards and establish safety protocols of any employees working near these areas. Identifying and addressing unwanted arcs or live currents can mitigate risks in the workplace.

Energy Audits

The typical audits from commercial energy audit companies in Rochester NY can be an excellent addition to any electrical work that you do. At Goforth, our electrical expertise allows us to perform a full analysis of your power system, identifying areas that may need maintenance as well as highlighting opportunities for a more efficient system.

Commercial Energy Audit FAQ

What is a Commercial Energy Audit?

A standard commercial energy audit from any company will typically assess more obvious areas of the home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. They will address any problems with the insulation and outdated building materials, as well as potentially suggest changes to the building’s structure and lighting to help your building become more energy efficient, but they do not typically address the electrical wiring. The electrical wiring requires specialized tools and must be carried out by an experienced electrician, especially when it comes to commercial and industrial spaces where codes differ and there are more high-voltage areas.

Goforth’s innovative team of electricians is glad to work with you and your energy auditor to determine the best course of action and keep your business running smoothly.

Are Energy Audits Worth the Money?

Yes, investing in an energy audit is worth the money, especially for an electric-focused audit and analysis. While these services have an upfront cost associated with them, the savings are substantial for commercial and industrial businesses.

In addition to reducing the overall operating costs of the building, optimizing items on the electrical audit and ensuring there are no hazards in the workplace can also provide your business with some tax incentives for energy efficiency, providing further expense savings.

Energy audits are one of the best things that you can do for your business on a regular basis, even if you operate a business that is not required to provide energy efficiency updates as a part of your regulatory reporting.

By acting on recommendations given during energy audits, you no longer need to nickel and dime operation times, and can rely on larger efficiencies to save money and improve your operating costs.

Choose one of the Commercial Energy Audit Companies Rochester NY Depends On

While Goforth Electric isn’t prepared to help you with your building’s insulation or window films, our team of experienced electricians are here to help you with optimizing and improving your electrical power system, making us one of the best companies to call for saving on high energy bills and mitigating workplace risks.

Providing excellence in commercial and industrial electrical work since 1981, our team is here to help whenever you need it most. We pride ourselves on providing fast, reliable service that gets the job done right the first time around, helping you prevent problems and work proactively towards business success.