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LEED Certification (New Construction, Commercial Interiors, Existing   Building: Operations and Maintenance

Lynch Energy Solutions will identify and integrate viable   sustainable design strategies into new construction and existing buildings.   We advise and work with building owners and design teams throughout the   process from pre-design through construction, and we organize the preparation   and online submittal of LEED documentation to obtain LEED certification. Lynch   Energy Solutions will conduct a LEED charrette, which is a collaborative   process for design professionals and building owners and managers to   establish project goals for sustainable design and energy efficiency and   provide a preliminary assessment of the project using the LEED rating system.   By engaging the Owner early in the design process, we are able to provide   sustainable design guidance to the project team to optimize energy and   environmental performance.

ASHRAE Energy Audits

The primary goals of an energy audit are to qualify and quantify how   the building energy systems are performing, how that performance can be   improved, and what will be the outcomes of those improvements for the Owner   in financial and non-financial terms. Lynch Energy Solutions will provide   services for the three levels of the audit process: Level 1) Walkthrough   Analysis / Preliminary Audit; Level 2) Energy Survey and Engineering   Analysis; Level 3) Detailed Analysis of Capital Intensive Modifications

Existing Building Commissioning (EB Cx) & Retro-Commissioning

EB Cx is a systematic process for investigating, analyzing, and   optimizing the performance of building systems through the identification and   implementation of low/no cost and capital intensive Facility Improvement   Measures and ensuring their continued performance. The goal of EBCx is to   make building systems perform interactively to meet the Current Facility   Requirements (CFR) and provide the tools to support the continuous improvement   of system performance over time. 

ENERGY STAR Benchmarking / Utility Bill Usage and Cost Analysis

Lynch Energy Solutions will conduct an energy use analysis (based on   12-24 months of energy bills) to determine a building’s current energy and   cost efficiency relative to other similar buildings, and plot the monthly   energy use to determine usage patterns and review/document irregularities.   The energy usage data will be entered into ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.

Lynch Energy Solutions will create energy saving targets and identify   opportunities for savings, review peak energy use reduction opportunities,   and aid with creating a plan for ongoing data collection and review process   in the future.

Building Automation System (BAS) Feasibility Studies

The following tasks are completed by Lynch Energy Solutions to   determine if a BAS is the correct fit for your building: Develop Current   Facility Requirements (CFR); HVAC and lighting assessment; Utility bill   review and usage analysis; Occupant and staff interview; Control system   sequence of operation development; Energy conservation measure (ECM)   analysis.

Energy Management System (EMS) Feasibility Studies

The following tasks are completed by Lynch Energy Solutions to   determine if an EMS is the correct fit for your building: Identify optimal   sub-meter locations; Manage installation of system and software by   manufacturer/contractor; Determine base loads and benchmarks and action plan   for implementing energy consumption reduction strategies; Aid with software   selection and fine tuning of system displays and data collection.

Measurement and Verification 

Measurement and Verification (M&V) demonstrates the value of   energy efficiency programs and energy conservation measures (ECMs) by   providing accurate, transparent and consistent assessments of their methods   and performance. Lynch Energy Solutions   will analyze energy savings and identify causes and effects, along with   recommending program goals and funding levels. The following tasks will be   completed: determine baseline and estimated savings; Develop M&V Plan;   Develop post-installation M&V report (with measured readings, surveys and   inspections) 

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessment / Building Flush-Outs

IAQ Equipment is set up inside the building in designated areas   (based on the air distribution system) to record data which is then sent to a   laboratory for detailed testing to verify levels of Particulates, Ozone,   Carbon Monoxide, Total Volatile Organic Compounds, and Formaldehyde. 

The building flush-out consists of utilizing the building’s AHUs to   utilize outside air to purge the building for a calculated period of time   based on square footage. 

Functional Performance Testing

Performance testing of equipment is conducted to determine if the   units or system is operating at optimal efficiency and design/calculated   levels.  Equipment to be tested   includes chillers, boilers, cooling towers, air handling units, pumps,   exhaust fans, and refrigeration units. Typical results provided to the client are efficiency levels (chiller   kW/ton, boiler BTU/hr compared to fuel input, fan curve validation, etc.) 

Air Distribution Verification / Air Handling Unit Profiling

Verification services would start at the air handling unit, where   all performance readings would be recorded (typical to those found in a   Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) Report). Lynch Energy Solutions goes a step further   and simulates different operating conditions and records that data to compare   to baseline readings. Next the air system static pressure and CFM readings   would be recorded throughout the system to ensure air is distributed properly   throughout the ductwork and to the required outlets.

Water/Hydronic System Distribution Troubleshooting and Verification

Verification services include starting at the pump and recording   performance values (typical to those found in a TAB report. Lynch Energy Solutions goes a step further   and simulates different operating conditions and records that data to compare   to baseline readings. Pressure and   flow readings are recorded throughout the system to ensure the system is   operating properly and all balancing valves are properly adjusted. Systems   include: Chilled water, condenser water, heating hot water, high temperature   hot water, domestic water (and DWR systems), and steam/condensate. 

Steam Trap Survey / Pneumatic Air Survey

Steam trap surveys test and document the operational status of traps.    Survey documentation details a   complete trap inventory including location, type, and application engineering   (all traps are tagged during the process). Survey reports also include a full   economic analysis (return on investment) and recommendations for specific   trap improvements.

Control System “Point to Point” Verification

Verification of all control points available through your control   system. All control points are   connected to a sensor or piece of hardware. Testing includes verification that all control points and their   associated sensor or hardware are functional and operating as intended (Ex:   Control valve serving re-heat coil opens and closes freely and proper   feedback is provided at BMS workstation; or Space thermostat is reading 72   deg F at BMS workstation and field measured temperature by Lynch Energy Solutions   engineer matches that value.)

Facilities Management / Training

Scope ranges from conducting temporary watches of equipment to   developing specialized documentation (For new building or existing, we can   develop maintenance schedules, list of set points for equipment, trend logs   for major equipment, organize O&M manuals, and preventive maintenance   plans/schedules.

Operator training would include preparing a turnover package of new   equipment for the building engineers, along with a training syllabus and   field instruction on maintenance and operation of the unit.

Plan/Document Reviews and Field Inspections (Attend inspections   - DOH, Joint Commission, Township,   etc.)

Lynch Energy Solutions has the capacity to conduct periodic   inspections of a construction project for the project team, or even act as a   MEP superintendent or manager. Lynch   Energy Solutions can also sign off on specialty inspections and provide the   necessary documentation required for stringent inspections conducted by the   NYC DOB, Department of Health (DOH), the local jurisdiction (village,   township, or county), or post-installation inspections for utility   providers. A Lynch Energy Solutions   engineer will typically attend the walkthrough/inspection with the project   team in order to answer any questions or concerns raised by the inspector.

Commissioning Services (New Construction)

Commissioning (Cx) is an intensive quality assurance process that   begins during design and continues through construction, occupancy, and   operations. Commissioning ensures that the new building operates initially as   the owner intended and that building staff are prepared to operate and   maintain its systems and equipment. Lynch   Energy Solutions is well versed in all aspects of the Cx process, and works   closely with the Owner early in the Cx process to ensure the Owner’s Project   Requirements (OPR) are properly created and adhered to throughout the   process.

Existing System and Equipment Assessment Services (Design and   Selection of Replacement Unit)

Lynch Energy Solutions provides the following services in regards to   equipment assessment and replacement: Inspection of existing equipment and   verification of current operation conditions and space requirements; Load and   efficiency calculations; Creation of design standards for a replacement unit;   Recommendations and/or selection of replacement unit that meets the space and   load calculation requirements; Cost and budget analysis; Utility rebate and   incentive analysis and completion of documentation; Verification of   replacement unit(s) installation and functional testing

Utility Rebate and Incentive Documentation Completion

Lynch Energy Solutions will “bridge the gap” between the Owner and   the utility (PSEG, Con Edison, National Grid, etc.) and complete all required   documentation for applicable rebates/incentives for energy related services   and upgrades for your building. As a Technical Assistance (TA) provider, Lynch   Energy Solutions will provide engineering and energy services in order to   qualify for the following rebates: HVAC systems, chillers, variable frequency   drives (VFDs), lighting systems, refrigeration equipment, compressors, motor   replacement, combined heat & power, cool roof applications, thermal   storage, and custom energy measures (feasibility studies, Building Management   Systems, Energy management Systems, Insulation, process equipment, etc.)

System and Equipment Seasonal Start-Ups

Provide documents and guidance for the development of seasonal   start-up procedures for the building engineering staff. Scope of work would start with   understanding the major equipment and the specific manufacturer’s start-up procedures,   placing the equipment into service, and conducting follow up with the BMS   control system to ensure set points for the season are acceptable.

Project Management

Lynch Energy Services’s management team provides project leadership   and maintain a focus on the construction schedule. We effectively communicate   with the project participants, monitor the work and progress of trades,   facilitate coordination, provide project documentation, and follow-up on details   and issues until resolved, and manage the construction budget. Specific services include: Professional   on-site management, Cost estimating and value analysis,  Effective communication, Phasing   alternatives/milestones, Constructability reviews, General conditions and   contract requirements, Bid/procurement process assistance, Schedule   development and schedule monitoring, Leadership of coordination meetings, Contract   administration and management, Quality assurance enforcement, Progress and   financial reporting, Documentation and file maintenance, Change order   management, Issue avoidance and dispute resolution, Contract closeout   supervision.

Sub-Metering and Data Logging

Lynch Energy Services can monitor, control, and manage energy usage   through sub-metering strategies, which track energy usage and power   consumption for individual tenants, departments, and pieces of equipment or   other loads to account for their actual energy usage. Lynch Energy Services will meet with   ownership and facilities and create a sub-metering plan to determine optimal   meter locations and reporting strategies. (This exercise is typically utilized prior to installing a permanent   Energy Management System (EMS).

Lynch Energy Services provides data logging services to collect   readings and trend temperature readings (space or insertion probe), light   intensity and motor energy use. These   readings are essential when conducting an energy analysis or assessment.