What we do
We specialize in designing and delivering energy programs that optimize resource use, improve operational efficiency, and drive sustainable growth.
Energy and Carbon Management
Energy management is more than reducing utility costs. It is the systematic process of improving how facilities consume energy while balancing operational performance, capital investment, reliability, and greenhouse gas emissions. Our independent engineering approach helps organizations identify, prioritize, and implement practical opportunities that deliver measurable financial and environmental benefits.
Our process
Every engagement begins with understanding how your facility actually operates. We combine utility analysis, site investigations, operational data, and engineering calculations to establish a performance baseline, identify improvement opportunities, and quantify expected savings. Recommendations are prioritized based on technical feasibility, financial return, operational impact, available incentives, and long-term sustainability objectives.
Typical Services
RETScreen Analysis
Building Energy/Carbon Modelling
Feasibility Studies
Life-Cycle Net Zero Studies
Investment Grade Business Cases
Energy Commissioning
Commissioning ensures that building systems operate as intended and continue to perform efficiently throughout their service life. We provide independent commissioning services for new construction, existing buildings, retrofits, and energy projects to improve performance, reduce operating costs, and verify system functionality.
Our process
Our commissioning process combines design review, functional performance testing, system optimization, operator training, and documentation to ensure that mechanical, electrical, and control systems perform as designed. We work collaboratively with owners, consultants, and contractors to resolve deficiencies and achieve reliable long-term operation.
Typical Services
RETScreen Analysis
Building Energy/Carbon Modelling
Feasibility Studies
Life-Cycle Net Zero Studies
Investment Grade Business Cases
Energy and Carbon Modelling
Energy modelling provides a technical foundation for evaluating building performance, retrofit opportunities, carbon reduction strategies, and long-term investment decisions. Our engineering models support feasibility studies, incentive applications, high-performance building design, and operational optimization.
Our process
We combine engineering calculations, utility analysis, RETScreen methodologies, and building energy simulation to evaluate existing facilities and proposed upgrades. Models are calibrated where appropriate using measured utility data to improve confidence in projected savings and greenhouse gas reductions.
Typical Services
RETScreen Analysis
Building Energy/Carbon Modelling
Feasibility Studies
Life-Cycle Net Zero Studies
Investment Grade Business Cases
Measurement and Verification
Successful energy projects should deliver measurable results. Our Measurement & Verification (M&V) services confirm that implemented projects achieve the expected energy, cost, and greenhouse gas savings while providing confidence for owners, utilities, and funding agencies.
Our process
Using internationally recognized IPMVP methodologies, we develop M&V plans tailored to each project, identify appropriate monitoring strategies, analyze performance data, and verify project savings using measured operating conditions. Where appropriate, we integrate permanent metering, temporary monitoring, building automation systems, and utility data to support accurate performance verification.
Typical Services
RETScreen Analysis
Building Energy/Carbon Modelling
Feasibility Studies
Life-Cycle Net Zero Studies
Investment Grade Business Cases
Relevant Project Experience
Explore examples of how Demand Side Energy applies technical consulting, commissioning, modelling, and performance analysis in real-world facilities.
