Independently Verify Contractor Energy Savings Claims

Before committing to expensive upgrades, use this professional screening tool to compare contractor claims against published ASHRAE benchmarks and calculate true financial returns.

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Building & Project Parameters

BUILDING PROFILE

Building Type

Building Size (sq ft)

Climate Zone

CURRENT ENERGY COSTS

Current Annual Energy Cost ($)

Monthly Demand Charge (optional)

$/kW

Electricity Rate ($/kWh)

PROPOSED UPGRADE

Upgrade Type

Contractor's Claimed Annual Savings ($)

Contractor's Quoted Project Cost ($)

FINANCIAL ASSUMPTIONS

Discount Rate for NPV (%)

Energy Price Escalation Rate (%)

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Results will appear here

Fill in the parameters on the left and click "Run Verification Analysis" to generate your independent assessment.

SAVINGS CLAIM COMPARISON

Contractor's Numbers

Claimed Annual Savings

% of Current Energy Cost

Simple Payback

Independent Estimate

ASHRAE-Based Savings

% of Current Energy Cost

Adjusted Payback

FINANCIAL METRICS (10-YEAR ANALYSIS)

Simple Payback

years

Adjusted Payback

years (with escalation)

Net Present Value

10-year NPV

Internal Rate of Return

annualized IRR

10-Year Net Benefit

total savings minus cost

Benefit-Cost Ratio

10-year savings / project cost

ESTIMATED FEDERAL TAX INCENTIVES

179D Commercial Deduction

Up to $5.00/sq ft for HVAC, lighting, envelope improvements meeting ASHRAE 90.1 baseline. Prevailing wage bonus applies.

IRA Investment Tax Credit

Energy efficiency commercial building credit (48E). Rate varies by project type and prevailing wage/apprenticeship compliance.

Total Incentive Estimate
Effective net project cost after estimated incentives. Consult a tax professional for actual eligibility and amounts.

10-YEAR CASH FLOW PROJECTION

Year	Annual Savings	Cumulative Savings	Discounted Savings	Cumulative NPV

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SCREENING TOOL DISCLAIMER: EnergyVerify Pro is an independent screening tool based on published ASHRAE Guideline 14 typical savings ranges and is NOT a substitute for a formal ASHRAE Level II or Level III Energy Audit. Actual savings depend on building-specific conditions, equipment age, occupancy patterns, utility tariff structures, and installation quality. All financial projections are estimates. Federal incentive values are estimates only — consult a qualified tax advisor before making financial decisions. Contractor quotes should be evaluated by a licensed professional energy engineer (PE or CEM).