Investment Grade Audit (IGA) Services

Walker Blue specializes in providing comprehensive Investment Grade Audits (IGAs) designed to deliver accurate, actionable, and financial-grade insights into energy savings opportunities. Our IGAs are meticulously aligned with industry standards, such as ASHRAE guidelines, ensuring reliability, clarity, and effectiveness in driving decision-making for energy efficiency investments.

Delivering results that exceed industry expectations, regularly achieving:

Energy savings of 20% to 40% or more

Project paybacks often within 2 to 5 years

Enhanced accuracy in projected versus actual energy savings through precise modeling

Strictly adhering to industry standards, such as:

ASHRAE Level 1-3 protocols

International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP)

Utility regulatory requirements

Value Proposition

Precision & Reliability:

Rigorous, standards-based audits providing precise savings forecasts.

Financial Assurance:

Detailed financial analysis to inform sound investment decisions.

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Compliance Alignment:

Fully compliant with ASHRAE standards and utility or governmental mandates.

Streamlined Decision-making:

Clear, actionable data to accelerate project approvals and implementation.

Our Proven Process

Step 1: Initial Assessment & Planning
  • Understanding your goals and energy-saving targets.
  • Data gathering, preliminary walkthroughs, and utility bill analysis.
Step 2: Detailed Site Investigation
  • Comprehensive on-site energy systems audit.
  • Analysis of equipment efficiency, operations, and controls.
Step 3: Energy Modeling & Savings Calculations
  • Advanced energy modeling adhering to industry-leading methods.
  • Quantitative evaluation of potential energy conservation measures (ECMs).
Step 4: Financial Analysis & Reporting
  • ROI calculations, life-cycle costs, and payback analysis.
  • Detailed report presenting clear, concise, and financially actionable recommendations.
Step 5: Presentation & Implementation Support
  • Interactive presentation of audit findings.
  • Ongoing technical support during project implementation and verification stages.

Why Choose Walker Blue?

Expertise & Experience:.

Decades of combined experience in energy efficiency audits and tax incentive strategies.

Tailored Solutions:

Customized audit processes designed specifically for your facility and operational needs.

Financial Optimization:

Leveraging engineering expertise to maximize potential incentives, rebates, and tax deductions.

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