Focus on Energy begins with the original or value-engineered design and works with the customer’s design team as they prepare alternative design options, each progressively more efficient. For the design options, the energy analysis provided shows the projected changes to the building's energy use and the impact on operating income and loan potential. Building owners have the flexibility to customize dozens of design elements to maximize energy efficiency opportunities while balancing financial considerations.
Below is a snapshot of how building design options may compare. In this example, the additional investment to improve the building design from good to best DOUBLES the property’s loan potential and net operating income.**
FOCUS ON ENERGY has supported more than 230 multifamily new construction projects, helping Wisconsin building owners save over $11 million in annual energy costs.
If you're considering or in the process of building a new multifamily property, look to Focus on Energy to maximize your energy savings opportunities. We provide options to meet your schedule and find incentive opportunities.
Now available for multifamily development, Express Energy Design Assistance (eEDA) provides online energy modeling for design assistance on your time. With eEDA, design teams create their own whole-building energy model on demand to evaluate efficiency opportunities and support building systems decision-making during design—even into construction.
eEDA guides you to financial incentives. Our New Construction Online Tool makes it easy.
Focus on Energy offers incentives for in-unit and common area upgrades for multifamily properties with four or more units under one roof. Energy-efficient building improvements are a smart move for property owners as they often lead to: