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EBEWE ENERGY AUDIT & RETRO-COMMISSIONING · LOS ANGELES

A complete audit. A defensible filing.

An EBEWE energy audit is more than a report. For multifamily properties and commercial buildings in Los Angeles, A/RCx combines a structured look at systems, practical operational improvements and the paperwork LADBS requires.

  • EnergyHVAC, lighting, water heating
  • WaterFixtures, irrigation, reuse
  • Signed by a PEEvery report reviewed
Stock photo of an HVAC technician checking gauges — illustrative energy audit equipment review
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Who is coveredPrivately owned LA buildings of 20,000+ sq ft (city-owned 15,000+) must complete A/RCx once every five years unless exempt.

ENERGY

Energy audit + retro-commissioning

ASHRAE Level II audit + ASHRAE Guideline 0.2 retro-commissioning covering:

  • HVAC systems and controls
  • Indoor lighting and controls
  • Domestic water heating
  • Renewable energy systems

WATER

Water audit + retro-commissioning

Review of the building’s potable water use and equipment, including:

  • Potable water distribution and fixtures
  • Landscape irrigation
  • Water reuse systems
  • Water features

WHAT WE CHECK

Six systems in your EBEWE energy audit scope

Tap a marker to see the tests we run.

Apartment access and shared systems need a practical plan. Review energy audit planning for multifamily and apartment buildings before setting the visit.

DOCUMENTATION

What your EBEWE energy audit report includes

Your records remain with you. LADBS receives the signed Declaration of Completion.

  • 01Dates and who performed the work
  • 02Building systems information
  • 03Each recommended measure with cost and estimated savings
  • 04Retro-commissioning activities completed
  • 05Functional performance test results
  • 06Operator training
  • 07Confirmation of ASHRAE Level II

Who signs: A California-licensed engineer in responsible charge. At ECCP, every job is reviewed and signed by our Professional Engineer.

TYPICAL DELIVERY

A six-to-eight-week process

Sequenced to keep access, testing and approvals clear.

WHENWHAT HAPPENS
Week 1Intake + utility data authorization
Weeks 1–2Exemption screen
Week 3Site survey
Weeks 3–5Data logging, functional testing, quick fixes
Weeks 5–7Training, analysis, reports, engineer review
Weeks 7–8LADBS filing and delivery meeting

GETTING STARTED

What we’ll need for your energy audit

  • Building address and LADBS Building ID
  • Recent utility bills and authorization
  • Access to mechanical and electrical rooms
  • Available plans, equipment schedules and prior reports
  • A point of contact for site access and operations

FIXED-FEE AUDIT & RCX

From $6,500

Scope and fee confirmed for your building before work begins.

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