Start by assuming that the building will be net-zero or net-zero-ready by 2050 or sooner. The only way to get there affordably, without expensive missteps and rework, is to start with that end in mind.
Dial in the best 2050-ready, most cost-effective version of that building, considering how it is today and make a comprehensive step-by-step plan to get there. It works like this:
- Do an energy audit to find out how the building is currently using energy and how it can be reduced.
- Do a building condition assessment to note how it is built and what work the building needs anyway in the way of maintenance and repairs.
- Meet with the owner to determine any plans or wishes for improvements to the building.
Using the energy audit, building condition assessment, and the owner’s long-term needs, dial in an efficient plan to achieve a 2050-ready net-zero building.
