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Energy Audits for Partners

We Find Work for You. 

You already have the client relationships. We have the tool that turns them into projects. Emerald's energy audits dig into your clients' buildings and uncover the real problems:

  • Aging HVAC

  • Inefficient electrical systems

  • Plumbing past its useful life

Every finding is a project, and you get first call on fixing it. No cold calling. No chasing new leads. Just more work from clients you already have. 

How This
Creates Work for You.

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  1. You introduce us to your clients. An email intro is all it takes. 
  2. We run an energy audit and find the specific issues in their building. 
  3. Those findings become projects, and you get first call on every one of them. 

 

HVAC Partners: Audits reveal inefficient systems hemorrhaging energy. Result? Rip-and-replace jobs, full system upgrades, and equipment retrofits that come straight to you. Bidding new construction? We provide the energy modeling and engineering drawings so you close with a stronger package.

 

Electrical Partners: Audits identify lighting inefficiencies, outdated panels, and missing submeters. That means upgrade projects, redesign work, and electrification jobs. Need engineering or line drawings for a bid? We've got you.

 

Plumbing Partners: Audits surface water heating inefficiencies and domestic hot water systems that are costing your clients way more than they should. System replacements and remediation work flow right back to you.

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 What's an Energy Audit?

(How to Explain It to Your Clients)

When your clients ask what this is, here's the simple version: an energy audit is a professional inspection of their building to find out where they're wasting energy and money.

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What we actually do:

We review their utility bills, walk through the building, inspect the HVAC, lighting, electrical, plumbing, and controls, then run the numbers. The result is a prioritized action plan that shows exactly what to fix, what it costs, and how fast it pays for itself.

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What your clients hear from you:

"We've partnered with Emerald Built Environments to offer energy audits for our clients. They'll take a look at your building, find where you're losing money on energy, and give you a plan to fix it. Most audits uncover 15-30% in savings. And when the findings call for [HVAC/electrical/plumbing] work, we handle it."

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Why clients say yes:

  • Their energy bills keep climbing and they don't know why
  • They need documented savings to qualify for C-PACE financing, rebates, or grants
  • The federal refrigerant phase-out means they need to assess aging equipment anyway
  • They're getting pressure from investors or tenants on sustainability

You don't need to be the expert. That's our job. You just make the introduction, and we take it from there.

 

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Not quite ready?

Start Small. Start Free.

Not every client is ready for a full audit. That's what the Free Utility Check-Up is for. You offer it to your clients as a no-cost bonus. We review their energy and water spend, and tell them if it's worth digging deeper.

No cost. No commitment. No work on your end. Just an introduction.

If it uncovers opportunity, it leads to a full audit. And the audit leads to projects for you.

You can share the link below directly with your clients!

Why Energy Audits Are Gaining Momentum

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According to the U.S. Department of Energy, buildings in the U.S. waste $150 billion in energy annually due to inefficiencies such as outdated systems and poor controls. Energy audits are one of the most effective ways to capture these savings. Having data-driven insights allows owners to prioritize upgrades in a cost-effective strategy that can tie into existing building-wide capital improvement or facility maintenance plans.

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Ready to Find More Work?

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Let's set it up. Book 15 minutes with Matt Robinson, Emerald's Sr. Sales Account Executive and fellow Crete partner. He'll walk you through exactly how the program works and how to get your clients started.

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