Colorado’s Energy ‑ Compliance Curve Is About to Get Steeper – Here’s What You Need to Know
Colorado’s Energy‑Compliance Curve Is About to Get Steeper—Here’s What You Need to Know Colorado spent the last few years laying the legal groundwork for deep cuts in building‑related greenhouse‑gas (GHG) emissions. In 2025 that groundwork turns into hard‑edged deadlines under two complementary programs: State House Bill 21‑1286 – “Energy Performance for Buildings” (EPB). City & County of […]
Private Equity and CPA Firms – What’s Really Going On
Private Equity and CPA Firms: What’s Really Going On There’s a shift happening in the accounting world, and it’s picking up steam. Private equity firms are investing in CPA firms like never before. On the surface, it’s all about growth, technology, and capital. But underneath it all, a big part of this trend is being […]
Beyond the Basics: Advanced Energy Efficiency in the MUSH Market
Why Basic Efficiency Measures Are No Longer Enough Most public facilities have already picked the low-hanging fruit of energy savings. Over the past decade, nearly every municipality, campus, and hospital has upgraded to LED lighting and low-flow water fixtures – often spurred by codes and standards (like ASHRAE guidelines and EPA mandates) that have phased […]
Case Study: HVAC Controls Upgrade with Occupancy-Based Sequences and Demand Control Ventilation
Overview This facility improvement measure (FIM) focused on a comprehensive upgrade of building automation and HVAC controls, transitioning from legacy pneumatic systems to a modern, integrated digital platform. The project replaced all existing controls with a SIEMENS system and incorporated a Desigo CC building management system (BMS), designed to work in tandem with Enlighted IoT […]
Case Study: Conversion of Constant Volume Multi-Zone Air Handler to VAV System
Overview This facility improvement measure (FIM) focused on upgrading an outdated constant air volume (CAV), multi-zone air handler into a modern, energy-efficient variable air volume (VAV) system. The conversion was designed and implemented through a collaboration between Siemens and Moses Engineering, culminating in a full set of construction drawings and a customized retrofit strategy. Project […]
Private Workshop Case Study: Commercial Building Owner
AT A GLANCE Building Type: Workshop Sector: Private Taxpayer Type: Owner Location: Elkader, IA Service: Storage Tax Incentive: §179D Total SF: 80,599 PROJECT OVERVIEW This privately owned workshop was designed and constructed using high energy-efficient technologies, Cooper lighting LED Fixtures, Trane gas-powered electric Roof Top Units (RTUs), and Powrmatic air turnover units. Making the correct […]
Private Automotive Facility Case Study: Commercial Building Owner
Private Workshop Case Study: Commercial Building Owner
Private Hospital Case Study: Commercial Building Owner
§179D Tax Deduction – Private Hospital – Commercial Business Owner
Non Profit Hospital Case Study: Engineering Firm
§179D Tax Deduction – Non Profit Hospital – Engineering Firm
