Decarbonization Consulting

Markets – Energy

Building Energy Audits

The built environment accounts for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions. EEI helps building owners develop and execute practical decarbonization strategies that reduce emissions, meet regulatory requirements, satisfy stakeholder expectations, and maintain operational efficiency throughout the transition to net zero.

Services

Carbon Baseline Assessment (Scope 1 & 2)
Decarbonization Pathway Development
Electrification Planning
Building Performance Standard Compliance (LL97, BERDO, DC BEPS)
GHG Reporting & Disclosure (CDP, GRESB)

Proven Results

For Market Square in Washington, DC, EEI provided comprehensive decarbonization support including BEPS compliance pathway management, carbon baseline assessment, and integration with ongoing benchmarking activities. The engagement demonstrates how EEI combines regulatory compliance with long-term carbon reduction strategy.

EEI’s decarbonization work extends beyond operational energy to portfolio-level carbon strategy, including Scope 3 accounting, embodied carbon assessment, and science-based target setting. Our services include NYC Local Law 97 tenant engagement, DC BEPS, Seattle BEPS, and other enacted standards.

Compliance Support

EEI helps building owners navigate carbon cap compliance across jurisdictions with enacted or pending building performance standards. Our team maintains jurisdiction trackers and BEPS compliance guides detailing thresholds, verification requirements, and penalty structures—enabling proactive management before compliance deadlines. BalanceCx provides real-time emissions tracking to support ongoing performance verification.