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- [Duane Warren and Keith Gipson Debate: Does AI Really Work for Buildings?](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/duane-warren-and-keith-gipson-debate-does-ai-really-work-for-buildings/) - March 25th (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT) Register NOW!
- [Basic HVAC: Waterside Systems, Failure Points, ECMs](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/performing-mv-efficiently-on-a-portfolio-of-buildings-a-utility-world-perspective/) - November 12, 2025 | 10AM-11AM PDT Register NOW!
- [Option C Introductory Training #2 | 9/15-9/16](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/aee-world-september-15-16-2025/) - Looking for training in Option C? Join us for an Option C Introductory Training, at AEE World – Georgia World Congress Center (465 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313).
- [The Hillmann Family of Companies](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/the-hillmann-family-of-companies/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting is proud to be part of The Hillmann Family of Companies. Learn more about The Hillmann Family of Companies.
- [2025 Annual R3 Conference and Innovation Expo (11/3 – 11/5)](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/2025-annual-r3-conference-and-innovation-expo-11-3-11-5/) - Our team will be attending the 2025 Annual R3 Conference and Innovations Expo in Las Vegas, NV. This conference is hosted by the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO). The exhibit hall is officially sold out and we’re looking forward to a well-attended conference November 3rd – 5th. If you’d like to connect at the conference, please reach out to us at (805) 547-2050.
- [AEE East | Energy Conference & Expo (6/25 - 6/26)](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/aee-east-energy-conference-expo-6-25-6-26/) - Our team will be attending the AEE East Energy Conference & Expo on June 25-26, 2025, at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This premier industry event brings together energy professionals and sustainability leaders to explore innovative strategies, technologies, and solutions that drive progress toward a net-zero future.
- [The Future of HVAC: AI's Impact on Controls, Commissioning, and Beyond](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/the-future-of-hvac-ais-impact-on-controls-commissioning-and-beyond/) - April 16, 2025 | 10AM-11AM PDT Interested? Register Here!
- [May 10th, 2023](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/may-10th-2023/) - Join us at 10:00AM to 11:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Energy Efficiency in Data Centers. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [April 19th, 2023](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/april-19th-2023/) - Join us at 10:00AM to 11:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on NAESCO President, Don Gilligan Shares Wisdom on Decades of ESCO History. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [March 27-28, 2023](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-27-28-2023/) - Looking for training in Option C? Join us for an Option C Introductory Training, at AEE West – Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center (300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802).
- [March 15th, 2023](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-15th-2023/) - Join us at 10:00AM to 11:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on High Level ESCO People Talking M&V and Inflation Reduction Act. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [February 15th, 2023](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/february-15th-2023/) - Join us at 10:00AM to 11:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Cost Avoidance vs. Normalized Savings. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [January 11th, 2023](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-11th-2023/) - Join us at 10:00AM to 11:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Applying Bayesian Analysis to Measurement and Verification. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [December 14th, 2022](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/december-14th-2022/) - Join us at 10:00AM to 11:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Option C CV(RMSE) in Portfolios Can Be High!. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [June 5-6, 2023](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-5-6-2023/) - Looking for training in Option C? Join us for an Option C Advanced Training, at AEE East – Hynes Convention Center (900 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115).
- [July 19th, 2023](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-19th-2023/) - Join us at 10:00AM to 11:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Electrification of Boilers – Considerations for Replacing Fossil Fuel Boilers with Electric Boilers. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [June 14th, 2023](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-14th-2023/) - Join us at 10:00AM to 11:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Chiller Optimization. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [November 16th, 2022](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/november-16th-2022/) - Join us at 10:00AM to 11:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Why We Do Uncertainty: A Utility Perspective. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [October 11th, 2022](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-11th-2022/) - Join us at 10:00AM to 11:00AM PDT, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Electrification: Dont Drink the Kool-Aid Just Yet. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [October 23-24, 2023](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-23-24-2023/) - Looking for training in Option C? Join us for an Option C Introductory Training, at AEE World – Orange County Convention Center (9800 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819).
- [June 8th, 2022](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-8th-2022/) - Join us at 10:00AM to 11:00AM PDT, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Lighting from an M&V Perspective. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [May 11th, 2022](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/may-11th-2022/) - Join us at 10:00AM to 11:00AM PDT, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Beyond the Steam Trap: A Holistic Approach to Achieving and Maintaining Steam System Efficiency. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [April 13th, 2022](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/april-13th-2022/) - Join us at 10:00AM PDT, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on ESPC: A Repeat Clients Perspective. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [March 16th, 2022](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-16th-2022/) - Join us at 10:00AM to 11:00AM PDT, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Cut out the M&V Guesswork Using Circuit Level Metering. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [February 16th, 2022](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/february-16th-2022/) - Join us at 10:00AM to 11:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on M&V Concepts and Contexts – IPMVPs Original Sin. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [July 14th, 2021](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-14th-2021/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Trend Data Analysis and the Universal Translator. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [December 2-3, 2021](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/december-2-3-2021/) - 2 Day Metrix & Option C Advanced training session will be taking place in Miami, FL. This training is for experienced Metrix & Option C users looking to advance their skills.
- [November 30 - December 1,2021](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/november-30-december-12021/) - 2 Day Metrix & Option C Introductory training session will be taking place in Miami, FL . This training is for all Metrix & Option C users looking to advance their skills.
- [October 18-19, 2021](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-18-19-2021/) - 2 Day Metrix & Option C Introductory training session will be taking place in 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA . This training is for all Metrix & Option C users looking to advance their skills.
- [September 20-21, 2021](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-20-21-2021/) - 2 Day Metrix & Option C Introductory training session will be taking place in Waco, Tx. This training is for all Metrix & Option C users looking to advance their skills.
- [August 18th, 2021](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-18th-2021/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Trend Data Analysis and the Universal Translator. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [September 15th, 2021](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-15th-2021/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Trend Data Analysis and the Universal Translator. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [October 13th, 2021](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-13th-2021/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Trend Data Analysis and the Universal Translator. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [November 17th, 2021](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/november-17th-2021/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Trend Data Analysis and the Universal Translator. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [December 8th, 2021](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/december-8th-2021/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Trend Data Analysis and the Universal Translator. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [June 16, 2021](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-16-2021/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Trend Data Analysis and the Universal Translator. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [May 12, 2021](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/may-12-2021/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Solar PV and Option C: Working through Examples. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [April 14, 2021](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/april-14-2021/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Keep it Simple Stupid: M&V for ESCOs is not the Same as M&V for Utility Programs. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [March 31, 2021](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-31-2021/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on An Update on ESPCs and UESCs with Tim Unruh. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [February 24, 2021](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/february-24-2021/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Active M&V: How to Handle Failing ESCO Projects. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [July 16, 2020](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-16-2020/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Solar Energy and Utility Bill Tracking: A Very Difficult Subject. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [June 18, 2020](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-18-2020/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on A Fast and Easy Way to Get Bill Data into Metrix: Fastdata, the Free Version. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [May 21, 2020](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/may-21-2020/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on What you Need to Know about Boilers with AEE Hall of Famer Fredric Goldner, C.E.M. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [April 20-21, 2020](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/april-20-21-2020/) - 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session will be taking place in Corpus Christi, TX. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [March 19, 2020](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-19-2020/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Controls 101. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [March 4, 2020](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-4-2020/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Thermal Energy Storage: Now and for the Future Electric Grid with Guy Frankenfield of DN Tanks . Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [February 12-13, 2020](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/february-12-13-2020/) - 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session will be taking place in 1775 Moriah Woods Blvd., Memphis, TN. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [January 30, 2020](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-30-2020/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Report Maker Refresher Course: Reports You Didn’t Know About, Memorized Reports, Report Sets, Headers & Footers, and More . Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [December 10, 2019](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/december-10-2019/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Solar Energy and Utility Bill Tracking: We Try to Simplify a Complicated Situation. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [November 19, 2019](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/november-19-2019/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Air Scrubbers: A Way to Decrease Outside Air Minimums, Killer Paybacks, and ASHRAE Product of the Year. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [October 8, 2019](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-8-2019/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on What 3rd Party M&V Evaluators Look for - A Discussion with an Evaluator. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [September 11, 2019](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-11-2019/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Building Pressurization: A Black Art Examined. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [August 14-15, 2019](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-14-15-2019/) - 2 Day Metrix Advanced training session will be taking place in San Luis Obispo, California. This training is for experienced Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [August 12-13, 2019](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-12-13-2019/) - 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session will be taking place in San Luis Obispo, California. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [July 01, 2019](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-01-2019/) - Metrix 4.5.7 was released. Click here to see what’s new.
- [January 30, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-30-2018/) - Metrix 4.5.6 was released. Click here to see what's new.
- [June 13, 2019](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-13-2019/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Energy AI: A Closer Look. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [June 3-4, 2019](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-3-4-2019/) - 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session will be taking place in Santa Clara, California. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [May 16, 2019](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/may-16-2019/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Comparison of Option C Methods: Hourly vs. Daily vs. Weekly vs. Monthly. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [April 18, 2019](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/april-18-2019/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on A Deeper Look at Water Efficiency Measures. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [February 19-20, 2019](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/february-19-20-2019/) - 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session will be taking place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [February 14, 2019](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/february-14-2019/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Compressed Air Basics and Energy Savings Opportunities. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [January 17, 2019](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-17-2019/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Doing Regressions by Hand Vs. Metrix. Click the link to Sign up and for more information
- [October 17-19, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-17-19-2018-2/) - John Avina is chairing a session on Thermal Storage Applications at the World Energy Engineering Congress in Charlotte, NC.
- [October 17-19, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-17-19-2018/) - Abraxas will be exhibiting at the World Energy Engineering Congress in Charlotte, North Carolina. Be sure to stop by our booth and talk with our team.
- [October 15-16, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-15-16-2018/) - 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session will be taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [October 11, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-11-2018/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Metrix and Option C Q&A. Click the link to Sign up and for more information.
- [August 16, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-16-2018/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on What is Energy AI: A Fantastic Analysis of Interval Data. Click the link to Sign up and for more information.
- [August 8-9, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-8-9-2018/) - 2 Day Metrix Advanced training session will be taking place in Denver, Colorado. This training is for experienced Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [August 6-7, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-6-7-2018/) - 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session will be taking place in Denver, Colorado. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [June 23-26, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-23-26-2018/) - Abraxas will be exhibiting at the BOMA International Annual Conference and Expo in San Antonio, Texas. Be sure to stop by our booth and talk with our team.
- [June 20-21, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-20-21-2018/) - Abraxas will be exhibiting at the West Coast EMC in Seattle, Washington. Be sure to stop by our booth and talk with our team.
- [June 20-21, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-20-21-2018-2/) - John Avina is chairing a session on SkySpark, Continuous Commissioning and Audits at the West Coast EMC in Seattle, Washington.
- [June 20-21, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-20-21-2018-3/) - John Avina is speaking on at the West Coast EMC in Seattle, Washington. The talk will be on utility bills and how when you apply weather to them, they tell a different story.
- [June 18-19, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-18-19-2018/) - 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session will be taking place in Seattle, Washington. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [May 16-17, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/april-25-26-2018/) - 2 Day Metrix Advanced training session will be taking place in San Luis Obispo, California. This training is for experienced Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [May 14-15, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/april-23-24-2018/) - 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session will be taking place in San Luis Obispo, California. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [April 12, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/april-12-2018/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Reading Utility Bills to Determine How the Building is Using Energy. Click the link to Sign up and for more information.
- [April 11-12, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-28-29-2018/) - 2 Day Metrix Advanced training session will be taking place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This training is for experienced Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [April 9-10, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-26-27-2018/) - 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session will be taking place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [February 15, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/february-15-2018/) - Join us at 10:00AM PST, for an interactive Quickfire Virtual Workshop on Weather Normalization of Utility Bills - How it Works. Click the link to Sign up and for more information.
- [January 17-18, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-17-18-2018/) - 2 Day Metrix Advanced training session will be taking place in San Luis Obispo, California. This training is for experienced Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [January 15-16, 2018](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-15-16-2018/) - 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session will be taking place in San Luis Obispo, California. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [November 8-9, 2017](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/november-8-9-2017/) - 2 Day Metrix Advanced training session will be taking place in Denver, Colorado. This training is for experienced Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [November 6-7, 2017](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/november-6-7-2017/) - 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session will be taking place in Denver, Colorado. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [September 25-26, 2017](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-25-26-2017/) - 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session will be taking place in Atlanta, Georgia. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [August 15-17, 2017](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-15-17-2017/) - Abraxas will have a booth at the Energy Exchange in Tampa, Florida.
- [July 17-18, 2017](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-17-18-2017/) - 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session will be taking place in Melbourne, Australia. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [June 28-29, 2017](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-14-15-2017/) - 2 Day Metrix Advanced training session will be taking place in Toronto, Ontario. This training is for experienced Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [June 26-27, 2017](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-12-13-2017/) - 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session will be taking place in Toronto, Ontario. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [March 22, 2017](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-22-2017/) - John Avina will give a talk on "Don't Trust Your M&V Reports? New Approaches to Provide Reliable M&V", at GLOBALCON in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- [June 19-20, 2017](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-19-20-2017/) - 2 Day Metrix Advanced training session will be taking place in Melbourne, Australia. This training is for experienced Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [July 14-15, 2015](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/​july-14-15/) - A two-day Metrix 4 introductory training session was held on: -¹July 14-15, 2015. Location: -¹811 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 A fax-in sign-up form is available here. To register, either purchase the training online, or fill out and fax the sign-up form back to us at (805) 456-0180.
- [March 1-2, 2017](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-1-2-2017/) - 2 Day Metrix Advanced training session will be taking place in San Luis Obispo, California. This training is for experienced Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [February 27-28, 2017](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/february-27-28-2017/) - 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session will be taking place in San Luis Obispo, California. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills.
- [September 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-2014/) - September 2014 - Abraxas awarded a contract to perform ASHRAE Level 2 energy audits of 2.8 million sq ft at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, CA September 2014 - Energy Improvement Project awarded to Abraxas to perform Retrocommissioning at Luke Air Force Base, AZ September 2014 - Navy Bureau of Medicine awarded a sole source,
- [June 25-26, 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/625-626-2014/) - John Avina hosted a session at the West Coast Energy Management Congress.
- [August 12-13, 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/812-813-2014/) - John Avina taught a 2 day Metrix Introductory course at University of South Carolina.
- [August 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/summer-2014/) - Recent Contracts Summer 2014 - Abraxas is a subcontractor to DAV Energy Solutions on VA contracts to perform energy audits and Retrocommissioning at VA hospitals and medical centers in VISNs 21 and 22 in northern and southern California.
- [September 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fall-2014/) - Fall 2014 - Patrick McLaughlin, CEA, LEED AP has joined Abraxas. Mr. McLaughlin is an energy engineer with extensive experience in Energy Performance Contracts particularly in the Public Housing and Government sectors. His expertise includes engineering analysis of mechanical and electrical systems. He has extensive experience in federal regulation compliance, procurement procedures, project cost estimating,
- [October 2, 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-2-2014/) - John Avina, President of Abraxas Energy Consulting will be speaking at World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) at the Washington Convention Center in Washington DC. His presentation is entitled, "Energy Accounting 101".
- [October 1-3, 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/101-103-2014/) - Abraxas to exhibit at the World Energy Engineering Congress in Washington D.C. John Avina and Robert Urban will speak in sessions. John Avina will also chair a session on Energy Basics.
- [October 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-2014/) - October 2014 - Abraxas completed an ASHRAE Level 2 audit for AVX Manufacturing in San Salvador, El Salvador. A 420,000 square feet electronic component manufacturing facility.
- [October 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/luke-air-force-base-in-arizona/) - Luke Air Force Base in Arizona - Abraxas is currently retrocommissioning three buildings at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. The contract was awarded Fall 2014.
- [October 3, 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-3-2014/) - John Avina to chair a session entitled, "Energy 101 - Advanced Topics in Energy Engineering," at World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) at the Washington Convention Center in Washington DC.
- [August 8, 2016](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-8-2016/) - Abraxas won a contract to provide ongoing service for a controls system for NOAA in Virginia.
- [December 2-3, 2009](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/december-2-3-2009/) - Abraxas conducts Introductory Metrix Training at JCI Engineering Summit in Las Vegas.
- [October 31-November 1, 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-31-november-1-2012/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting exhibited at World Energy Engineering Congress at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. John Avina, owner of Abraxas, chaired the track entitled, Energy Management: The good, the bad and the ugly. John Avina presented his paper Eight Ways in Which a Poor Quality Energy Audit Can Prove Costly to the Building
- [December 3-4, 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/december-03-04-2012/) - Abraxas is hosting a Metrix 4 Introductory Training Session in San Luis Obispo, CA. More information can be found on our Training page.
- [March 6, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/taking-the-sting-out-of-federal-sequestration-budget-cuts-with-energy-efficiency/) - Taking the Sting Out of Federal Sequestration Budget Cuts with Energy Efficiency US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District Joint Base Lewis McChord "We strive to be the best at what we do, and our efforts are paying off as the quality of our work and exceptional auditing expertise continues to be recognized not only
- [July 29-August 1, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-29-august-1-2013/) - John Avina conducting two sessions at the Energy 2013 Conference in Orlando, Florida. The review will include utility bill normalization techniques and energy auditing issues and solutions.
- [May 6-9, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/may-6-may-9-2013/) - Abraxas is conducting introductory and advanced Metrix courses in Denver.
- [March 25-28, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-25-28-2013/) - Abraxas is conducting introductory and advance courses in Denver.
- [January 29-31, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-29-31-2013/) - John Avina attended the AESP conference in Orlando.
- [January 26-28, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-26-28-2013/) - John Avina attended the ASHRAE conference in Dallas
- [January 24-25, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-24-25-2013/) - Abraxas conducted an advanced Metrix course for an ESCO in Orlando.
- [July 22-24, 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-22-24-2014/) - John Avina to speak at the Omni Hotel in Championsgate, Florida at the Energy 2014 Seminar. He will be presenting a session entitled, " The Good and Bad of Energy Audits." This is a premier event for energy professionals.
- [October 1-3, 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-1-3-2014/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting will be exhibiting at the World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. WEEC is well-recognized as the most important event held for energy professionals in all areas of the energy field.
- [June 25-27, 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-25-27-2014/) - John Avina attending the West Coast Energy Management Congress in Seattle Washington.
- [January 26-27, 2015](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-26-27-2015/) - A two-day Metrix 4 introductory training session will be held on January 26-27 in San Luis Obispo, CA Introductory Training Date: January 26-27, 2015 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA A brochure and a fax-in sign-up form are available at www.abraxasenergy.com/training.php. To register, either purchase the training online, or fill out and fax the sign-up form back to us at (805) 456-0180.
- [January 28-29, 2015](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-28-29-2015/) - A two-day Metrix 4 advanced training session will be held on January 28-29, in San Luis Obispo, CA. This training will be more in-depth than the introductory training, and is for experienced Metrix users only. We'll be going over lots of tips and tricks in Metrix 4 and ReportMaker for more efficient energy management, and discussing some of the more technically complex tasks in Metrix 4. If you've usedMetrix 4 or
- [May 12-14, 2015](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/may-12-14-2015-2/) - Energy Symposium 2015 Energy Training Seminar - On May 12-14, 2015 in Monterey, CA. Energy Symposium-Abraxas attended the 2015 event. Information on the 2016 Symposium is not yet available. Visit www.energysymposium2015.org
- [August 11-13, 2015](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-11-13-2015-2/) - Abraxas will exhibit at Energy Efficiency Exchange 2015. https://energy.gov/eere/femp/energy-efficiency-exchange-2015
- [April 21-22, 2015](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/april-21-22-2015/) - A two-day Metrix 4 introductory training session was held on April 21-22 at 1719 Emerson St, Denver, CO Introductory Training Date: April 21-22, 2015 Location: 1719 Emerson St, Denver, CO A brochure and a fax-in sign-up form are available at www.abraxasenergy.com/training.php. To register, either purchase the training online, or fill out and fax the sign-up form back to us at (805) 456-0180.
- [April 23-24, 2015](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/april-23-24/) - A two-day Metrix 4 advanced training session was held on April 23-24, 2015 at 1719 Emerson St, Denver, CO. This training is more in-depth than the introductory training, and is for experienced Metrix users only. We went over lots of tips and tricks in Metrix 4 and ReportMaker for more efficient energy management, and discussed some of the more technically complex tasks in Metrix 4. If you've used Metrix 4 or
- [June 30, 2015](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/abraxas-awarded-idiq-contract-navfac-hawaii-june-30-2015/) - Abraxas Awarded IDIQ Contract - NAVFAC Hawaii-Abraxas Energy Consulting was awarded a 5 year IDIQ Contract to perform Retro-Commissioning Services at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Abraxas will perform retro-commissioning services for various buildings, Oahu, Hawaii to optimize the operation of existing building equipment and systems and also to optimize how the building equipment and
- [July 16-17, 2015](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-16-17/) - A two-day Metrix 4 advanced training session was held on: July-¹, -¹16-17-¹ 2015 Location: -¹811 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA. This training was more in-depth than the introductory training, and is for experienced Metrix users only. We went over lots of tips and tricks in Metrix 4 and ReportMaker for more efficient energy management,
- [July 26-29, 2016](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-26-29-2016/) - A 2-day Metrix Introductory Training and a 2-day Metrix Advanced Training was held in our headquarters office in San Luis Obispo, CA. Upcoming training opportunities will be offered in Washington, D.C.; and Toronto, Ontario Canada; and Australia.Click Here For more Information
- [August 8-11, 2016](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-8-11-16/) - Abraxas will exhibit at Energy Efficiency Exchange August 9-11, 2016. Stop by and see us at Booth # 404. https://www.2016energyexchange.com/
- [May 17-18, 2016](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/may-17-18-2016/) - Denver, CO 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session, which will be taking place in Denver, CO. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills Click Here for more information
- [May 19-20, 2016](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/may-19-20-2016/) - Denver, CO 2 Day Metrix Advanced training session, which will be taking place in Denver, CO. This training is for experienced Metrix users looking to advance their skills Click Here for more information
- [July 26-27, 2016](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-26-27-2016/) - San Luis Obispo, CA 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session, which will be taking place in San Luis Obispo, CA. This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills Click Here for more information
- [October 27-28, 2016](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-27-28-2016/) - Toronto Ontario, Canada. 2 Day Metrix Advance training session, This training is for experienced Metrix users looking to advance their skills. Go to our Training Software page for more informati
- [October 25-26, 2016](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-25-26-2016/) - Toronto Ontario, Canada. 2 Day Metrix Introductory training session, This training is for all Metrix users looking to advance their skills. Go to our Training Software page for more information
- [July 28-29, 2016](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-28-29-2016/) - San Luis Obispo, CA 2 Day Metrix Advanced training session, which will be taking place in San Luis Obispo, CA. This training is for experienced Metrix users looking to advance their skills Click Here for more information
- [September 16, 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-16-2010/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory Training in Toronto.
- [October 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-2010/) - Abraxas qualifies as a HUB Zone certified business
- [November 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/november-2010/) - Association of Energy Engineers, awards, John Avina, owner of Abraxas, the Energy Professional Development Award for Region 5.
- [January 12-13, 2011](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-12-13-2011/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory Training at Johnson Controls Engineering Summit in Las Vegas.
- [February 1-4, 2011](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/february-1-4-2011/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory and Advanced Trainings in Philadelphia.
- [March 16, 2011](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-16-2011/) - Abraxas awarded contract to perform EISA energy audits for US Fish & Wildlife, Region 7 at nine National Wildlife Refuges throughout the state of Alaska.
- [March 22, 2011](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-22-2011/) - Abraxas releases Metrix 4.4.4.
- [April 12, 2011](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/april-12-2011/) - Abraxas awarded contract to perform an Energy Audit and Retro-commissioning services at Whiteriver Indian Hospital, Arizona.
- [April 21, 2011](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/april-21-2011/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory Training in San Luis Obispo.
- [May 6, 2011](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/may-6-2011/) - Abraxas awarded contract to perform EISA Energy Audits at two US Fish & Wildlife Refuges in Region 3.
- [June 15-16, 2011](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-15-16-2011/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting exhibited at West Coast Energy Management Congress in Long Beach.
- [October 30, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-30-2013/) - Abraxas awarded multiple subcontracts from DAV Energy Solutions to perform energy audits and retro commissioning at VA Medical Facilities in several western states
- [January 20-23, 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-20-23-2014/) - Abraxas conducted an Introductory Metrix Training in Atlanta.
- [January 15, 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-15-2014/) - Abraxas accepted into Arizona's SRP Retro-commissioning rebate program. $618,190 of the 1.1 million dollar budget still available for our customers.
- [February 13, 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/february-13-2014/) - As part of a UESC Performance Contract to identify and implement lighting retrofit projects, Abraxas was announced a sub-contractor to perform the lighting energy audits of 834,000 sqft at Cal Poly University San Luis Obispo.
- [June 26, 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-26-2014/) - John Avina, Founder of Abraxas Energy Consulting to chair a session at West Coast Energy Management Congress in Seattle, Washington. Session 3C: Strategic Energy Management
- [October 1, 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-1-2014/) - Robert Urban, a Certified Energy Manager and Operations Manager at Abraxas Energy Consulting, will be presenting a session entitled, "Understanding Utility Bills 101", at the World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) at the Washington Convention Center in Washington DC.
- [June 4, 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-4-2014/) - Abraxas Energy wins Federal subcontract to perform energy audits at VA facilities in VISN 3. Facilities are located in New York VAMC's at Castle Point, Bronx, St Albans and Montrose
- [June 11, 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-11-2014/) - Abraxas awarded an Energy Study from GSA Region 9 CA. Commissioning at Weinberger Courthouse San Diego and Energy Audit - RCx at Pasadena Social Security office.
- [July 10, 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-10-2014/) - Abraxas Energy wins another Federal subcontract! We will perform energy audits at 3 VA facilities throughout Northern California.
- [July 2015](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-2015/) - Abraxas-Sigma JV, LLC awarded Operations, Maintenance and Support Contract-CDC, Fort Collins, CO Abraxas-Sigma JV has been awarded a contract to perform Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Support Services at CDC Fort Collins Campus, CO. We are responsible for the overall preventative maintenance and repair of the campus and grounds.
- [July 1, 2015](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-1-2015/) - Abraxas awarded 5 year Blanket Purchase Agreement for Energy Services, USACE Seattle District - July 1, 2015 Abraxas Awarded Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide Resource Efficiency Manager and Energy Conservation Management Services in support of Joint Base Lewis Mchord and Seattle District Corps of Engineers. This is a 5 year contract beginning July 1,
- [July 22, 2015](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-22/) - July 22, 2015 - Abraxas is a sub consultant to HNTB-Halff JV to provide energy audit and related engineering services for their recently awarded A/E IDIQ contract with US Army Corps of Engineer District, Fort Worth. This is a nationwide 5 year contract.
- [January 24-25, 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-24-25-2010/) - John Avina conducts 2 day Energy Auditing Class in Doha, Qatar.
- [June 30, 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-30-2010/) - Abraxas was awarded contract to conduct a Facility Energy Audit at Dexter National Fish Hatchery in New Mexico.
- [July 1, 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-1-2010/) - Abraxas releases Metrix 4.4.3.
- [August 11-12, 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-11-12-2010/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory Training in Lawrence, Kansas.
- [August 16-18, 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-16-18-2010/) - Abraxas attended GovEnergy in Dallas.
- [September 15, 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-15-2010/) - Abraxas awarded contract to conduct Building Energy Audits of 8 buildings at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California
- [September 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-2012/) - In the first two years of this contract, Abraxas audited 3 million square feet of building space. Current task order is for another 1.7 million square feet.
- [September 22, 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-22-2010/) - Abraxas awarded 5 year IDIQ contract with Navy Bureau of Medicine to perform energy audits on Navy Hospitals throughout the world.
- [August 22, 2016](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-22-2016/) - Senior Engineer, Steve Rottmayer will be speaking at the ACEEE Summer Study on 8/22/2016 about a paper John Avina and Steve Rottmayer co-authored on virtual audits.
- [September 23, 2016](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-23-2016/) - President and Owner, John Avina will be speaking at World Energy Engineering Conference on 9/21/16 -9/22/16 on that same paper on Virtual Audits. John will also chair a session on RCx big data applications. https://www.energycongress.com/
- [June 2016](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-2016/) - Abraxas is providing Energy Assessments for the VA Hospital System VISN 19, which covers 5 VA hospitals in the Rocky Mountain Region covering 3.1M square feet.
- [January 2015](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-2015-new-hires/) - January 2015- Abraxas welcomes Steve Rottmayer, PE, LEED-AP to our team. Mr. Rottmayer has been working in the energy efficiency field for over 15 years and has led energy assessments in over a hundred buildings, including scoping-level walk-through assessments, detailed energy studies and retro-commissioning analyses. Many of his energy-efficiency projects included start-to-finish implementation that culminated
- [June 27, 2016](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-27-2016/) - Abraxas won an RFP process, and is now a provider of Energy Audits for Jamaica Public Service.
- [June 15, 2016](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-15-2016/) - Abraxas has been designated as a provider of Retro-commissioning for CenterPoint Energy's Retro-commissioning Program.
- [April 8, 2016](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/april-8-2016/) - John Avina was elected Interim Chapter President of the San Luis Obispo Association of Energy Engineers
- [June 30, 2016](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-30-2016/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting was awarded an Operations, Maintenance and Support Contract-CDC, Fort Collins, Colorado. Abraxas is now employing 27 staff in Fort Collins providing 24/7 support to the 350,000 SF facility.
- [July 15, 2106](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-15-2106/) - John Avina and John Shonder, From the Department of Energy, published a paper in the latest edition of Energy Engineering. The paper is titled: New Directions in Measurement and Verification for Performance Contracts. Click Here for more information
- [February 28, 2016](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/february-28-2016/) - John Avina was appointed to serve on the Association of Energy Engineer's Certified Energy Auditor Test Committee.
- [November 4-5, 2015](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/november-4-5-2015/) - Sydney, Australia 2 Day Metrix advanced training session, which will be taking place in Sydney, Australia. This training is for experienced Metrix users looking to advance their skills Click Here to fill out a registration form.
- [December 15, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/december-15-2013/) - Effective December 15, 2013, GSA renewed Abraxas Energy Consulting's contract under 03FAC, Facilities Maintenance and Hardware for a 5 year period through December 15, 2018.
- [January 14-15, 2014](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-14-15-2014/) - Abraxas Energy attended the Federal Utility Partnership Working Group Winter 2013 Meeting.
- [December 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/december-2013/) - Christmas comes early! Abraxas' energy audit to save one of our federal clients more than $100,000 a year on a utility bill oversight.
- [October 16, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-16-2013/) - John Avina presents at the "First International Conference on Energy Services" (the Primer Seminario International de Servicios Engineticos ) in Santiago, Chile.
- [October 25, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-25-2013/) - Abraxas awarded a sole source 5 year contract by US Geological Survey (USGS) for Utility Monitoring and Web Based Utility Analysis and Data Services
- [November 6-7, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/november-6-7-2013/) - Abraxas to release Prop 39 solutions (booth #220), at the "Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit" in Pasadena, CA Convention Center.
- [September 12, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-12-2013/) - Abraxas Energy is a subcontractor to SCS Engineers to perform Energy Services as part of their Los Angeles County Energy Support Services Master Service Agreement.
- [September 11, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-11-2013/) - Abraxas awarded contract by US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Kansas City Contracting Division to perform energy audits at 3 building sites in Missouri
- [October 15, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-15-2013/) - John Avina receives the AEE Award for "Outstanding Accomplishments In The Training and Development Of Energy Engineers and Managers"
- [December 18, 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/december-18-2012/) - Abraxas was selected to receive a Master Services Agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric to be a technical service provider.
- [January 24-25, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-24-25-2013-2/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Advanced Training in Orlando.
- [January 27-28, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-27-28-2013/) - Abraxas attended ASHRAE in Dallas.
- [January 29-31, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-29-31-2013-2/) - Abraxas attended the AESP conference in Orlando.
- [February 13, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/february-13-2013/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting has been awarded a contract to provide energy audits for 119 buildings for Joint Base Lewis McChord in Tacoma, Washington.
- [March 25-28, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-25-28-2013-2/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory and Advanced Trainings in Denver.
- [May 7-10, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/may-7-10-2013/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory and Advanced Trainings in Toronto.
- [June 25-26, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-25-26-2013-2/) - John Avina chaired a session on Energy Management: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly at the West Coast Energy Management Congress in Las Vegas.
- [July 29-31, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-29-31-2013/) - John Avina presented on Weather Normalization of Utility Bills at Energy 2013 in Orlando.
- [August 9, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-9-2013/) - Abraxas was awarded a Master Services Agreement with Southern California Gas to provide energy efficiency engineering services.
- [August 12-15, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-12-15-2013-2/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory and Advanced Trainings in Washington, D.C.
- [September 11, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-11-2013-2/) - Abraxas released Metrix version 4.5.3
- [September 19, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-19-2013/) - Abraxas was awarded a contract from US Geological Survey to track utility bills and provide bill-related services.
- [September 25-27, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-25-27-2013-2/) - Association of Energy Engineers, awards, John Avina, owner of Abraxas, the Energy Professional Development Award for Region 5.
- [October 16, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-16-2013-2/) - John Avina spoke at the Primer Seminario International de Servicios Engineticos in Santiago, Chile.
- [September 25-27, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-25-27-2013/) - John Avina, Founder of Abraxas Energy Consulting, to present his new paper on M&V for ESPC at the World Energy Engineering Congress in Washington D.C.
- [August 12-15, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-12-15-2013/) - Abraxas is conducting an introductory and advanced Metrix courses in Washington D.C..
- [February 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/february-2013/) - Abraxas wins a contract provide energy audits on 115 buildings at Joint Base Lewis McChord in the Tacoma, Washington.
- [June 25- 26, 2013](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-25-26-2013/) - John Avina chaired a session on Energy Management: The Good, the bad and the ugly at the West Coast Energy Management Congress in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- [September 30, 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-30-2012/) - Abraxas was announced a sub-contractor for ERG to perform EISA energy audits of 3,300,000 square feet at 4 FBI facilities including the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington DC.
- [September 7, 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-7-2010/) - Abraxas a sub-contractor to SCS Engineers to conduct ASHRAE Level II Energy Audits for ten buildings in GSA Region 8.
- [August 17-20, 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-17-20-2010/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory and Advanced Trainings in Vancouver BC.
- [June 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-2010/) - Robert Urban and John Avina passed the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) exam and both received the designation of Certified Commissioning Authority.
- [June 17-18, 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-17-18-2010/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory Training in San Luis Obispo.
- [April 20-24, 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/april-20-24-2010/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory and Advanced Trainings in Vancouver BC.
- [March 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-2010/) - John Avina re-elected president of the San Luis Obispo Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers.
- [April 15, 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/april-15-2010/) - John Avina and Robert Urban pass CxA exam, become commissioning authorities.
- [December 8-10, 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/december-8-10-2010/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting exhibited at World Energy Engineering Congress in Washington DC. John Avina gave a talk on Energy Accounting 101 at the WEEC. John Avina also gave a talk "How to Select a Good Energy Auditor and Avoid Disasters."
- [May 5, 2011](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/may-5-2011/) - Abraxas awarded contract for Comprehensive Professional Energy Services at USCG TRACEN Petaluma.
- [June 16-17, 2011](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/june-16-17-2011/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory Training in Chicago.
- [August 7-10, 2011](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-7-10-2011/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting exhibited at GovEnergy in Cincinnati.
- [August 23-26, 2011](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-23-26-2011/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory and Advanced Trainings in Dallas.
- [September 22, 2011](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-22-2011/) - Abraxas releases Metrix 4.5.
- [January 17-21, 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-17-21-2012/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory and Advanced Trainings in Orlando.
- [February 23-24, 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/february-23-24-2012/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory Training in Chicago.
- [March 12-15, 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-12-15-2012/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory and Advanced Trainings in Toronto.
- [April 30, 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/april-30-2012/) - Awarded contract to perform EISA energy audits at US Bureau of Reclamation sites throughout the Western US
- [July 31, 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/july-31-2012/) - John Avina successfully passes his California General Contractor's License Exam.
- [May 17-18, 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/may-17-18-2012/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory and Advanced Trainings in Chicago.
- [August 20-24, 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-20-24-2012/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory and Advanced Trainings in Dallas.
- [August 13-17, 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-13-17-2012/) - John Avina attends ACEEE Summery Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Pacific Grove, CA
- [October 12-14, 2011](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/october-12-14-2011/) - John Avina chairs a session at World Energy Engineering Congress in Chicago. Abraxas Energy Consulting exhibited at World Energy Engineering Congress at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
- [November 3, 2011](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/november-3-2011/) - Awarded contract with Southern California Edison (SCE) for Design & Engineering Services Support
- [January 31-February 1, 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/january-31-february-1-2012/) - John Avina gives talk, "What Utility Bills Reveal About a Building" at Energy, Utility & Environment Conference in Phoenix.
- [February 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/february-2012/) - Junior Engineers, Clayde Barkley and Steven Wancewicz passed their Certified Energy Manager (CEM) exams certified by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
- [March 16, 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-16-2012/) - Awarded contract to perform energy audits for USDA, Forest Service Southern in Southern California
- [March 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/march-2012/) - Abraxas and the County of San Luis Obispo awarded an Innovator Pilot Grant from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) to perform 40 energy audits for commercial businesses in the county
- [April 11, 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/april-11-2012/) - Abraxas releases Metrix 4.5.1.
- [August 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/august-2012/) - John Avina scheduled to speak at Gov Energy in St Louis on the topic of Audit or Existing Building Commissioning: Which is best for your building?
- [September 24-25, 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-24-25-2012/) - Exhibited at 2nd annual GreenGov Symposium in Washington, DC
- [September 27-29, 2012](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-27-29-2012/) - Abraxas conducted an Introductory Metrix Training in Atlanta.
- [May 27-28, 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/may-27-28-2010/) - Abraxas conducted Metrix Introductory Training in Atlanta.
- [February 4, 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/february-4-2010/) - Abraxas releases Metrix 4.4.2.
- [September 8, 2010](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/september-8-2010/) - Abraxas awarded a contract to perform Base Wide Investment Grade Audits at Marine Corps Logistics Base, Barstow, California of 40 buildings totaling 1,326,389 million square feet

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- [Case 4:  Solar was installed by the client during the performance period of the ESP.  Solar PV kWh are used at the building and the remainder goes to the grid.  Utility Buys and Sells kWh at the Same Rate.](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-4-solar-was-installed-by-the-client-during-the-performance-period-of-the-esp-solar-pv-kwh-are-used-at-the-building-and-the-remainder-goes-to-the-grid-utility-buys-and-sells-kwh-at-the-same/) - Remember, the adjusted baseline represents how much energy would have been used if there had been no ESP. If the ESP had never been implemented, the client would still have had a reduction in energy due to the solar project. Therefore, the adjusted baseline would have been reduced by the kWh produced by the solar
- [Case 1:  Solar was installed before the ESP.  Solar PV kWh are used at the building and the remainder goes to the grid.  Utility Buys and Sells kWh at the Same Rate.](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-1-solar-was-installed-before-the-esp-solar-pv-kwh-are-used-at-the-building-and-the-remainder-goes-to-the-grid-utility-buys-and-sells-kwh-at-the-same-rate/) - I am assuming the point of M&V in this case is that you want track energy cost savings. That means, you want to track the reduction in net kWh sold by the utility. Remember, Bill kWh is the net kWh provided by the utility, and that is what we are trying to reduce. Bill kWh
- [Case 3:  Solar was installed as part of the ESP, but ESCO does NOT want to measure Solar PV Savings.  Solar PV kWh are used at the building and the remainder goes to the grid.  Utility Buys and Sells kWh at the Same Rate.](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-3-solar-was-installed-as-part-of-the-esp-but-esco-does-not-want-to-measure-solar-pv-savings-solar-pv-kwh-are-used-at-the-building-and-the-remainder-goes-to-the-grid-utility-buys-and-sells/) - This is probably one of the most difficult case to understand. In theory, we have to subtract the solar kWh produced from the post-retrofit data. Remember, Baseline represents how much energy “would have been used” if there was no ESP. I understand solar PV was part of the ESP, but for our calculations here, the
- [Case 8:  Solar was installed by the client during the performance period of the ESP.  Solar PV kWh are used at the building and the remainder goes to the grid.  Utility Buys and Sells kWh at Different Rates](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-8-solar-was-installed-by-the-client-during-the-performance-period-of-the-esp-solar-pv-kwh-are-used-at-the-building-and-the-remainder-goes-to-the-grid-utility-buys-and-sells-kwh-at-different/) - Remember, the adjusted baseline represents how much energy would have been used if there had been no ESP. If the ESP had never been implemented, the client would have still had a reduction in energy due to the solar project. Therefore, the adjusted baseline would have been reduced by the kWh produced by the solar
- [Case 2:  Solar was installed as part of the ESP.  Solar PV kWh are used at the building and the remainder goes to the grid.  Utility Buys and Sells kWh at the Same Rate.](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-2-solar-was-installed-as-part-of-the-esp-solar-pv-kwh-are-used-at-the-building-and-the-remainder-goes-to-the-grid-utility-buys-and-sells-kwh-at-the-same-rate/) - This is probably the easiest case to understand. We just treat solar like any other energy savings technology. We take the pre-retrofit bills that did not use solar and do a regression on these bills. Baseline kWh = Fit line of Bill kWh Since there is no solar PV system in the base year, no
- [Case 7:  Solar was installed as part of the ESP, but ESCO does NOT want to measure Solar PV Savings.  Solar PV kWh are used at the building and the remainder goes to the grid.  Utility Buys and Sells kWh at Different Rates](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-7-solar-was-installed-as-part-of-the-esp-but-esco-does-not-want-to-measure-solar-pv-savings-solar-pv-kwh-are-used-at-the-building-and-the-remainder-goes-to-the-grid-utility-buys-and-sells/) - This is probably the most difficult case to understand. There are two reasons it is difficult. In theory, we have to subtract the solar kWh produced from the post-retrofit data. We will do this by leaving it in the post-retrofit data and adding a baseline modification to the baseline. It is the same thing, either
- [Case 5:  Solar was installed before the ESP.  Solar PV kWh are used at the building and the remainder goes to the grid.  Utility Buys and Sells kWh at Different Rates](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-5-solar-was-installed-before-the-esp-solar-pv-kwh-are-used-at-the-building-and-the-remainder-goes-to-the-grid-utility-buys-and-sells-kwh-at-different-rates/) - (Unfortunately, Metrix cannot handle this situation. Option C can.) Ok, so solar was already onsite before you started your ESP. But because of the way you are changing the energy usage patterns, the amount of energy bought and sold at different TOU periods will change. For example, if you just install an exterior lighting project,
- [Case 6:  Solar was installed as part of the ESP.  Solar PV kWh are used at the building and the remainder goes to the grid.  Utility Buys and Sells kWh at Different Rates](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-6-solar-was-installed-as-part-of-the-esp-solar-pv-kwh-are-used-at-the-building-and-the-remainder-goes-to-the-grid-utility-buys-and-sells-kwh-at-different-rates/) - (Unfortunately, Metrix cannot handle this situation. Option C can.) We treat solar like any other energy savings technology. Since there is no solar PV system in the base year, Bill kWh = kWh contributed by grid to building – kWh contributed to grid by solar PV system Except, no kWh is contributed to the grid
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- [Why AbraxasFM is the Right Choice](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/workplace-services/why-abraxas/) - Workplace Services requires professional support - it is not a commodity. When our customers decide to look at their Workplace Services functions, they want expert guidance. They want to know their workplace is being professionally managed and maintained. At AbraxasFM we believe that customer service and the quality of our work is of paramount importance, and we have a strong reputation among our clients to back it up.
- [Employee Engagement](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/workplace-services/employee-engagement/) - Employee engagement is the emotional commitment the employee has to the organization and its goals. This emotional commitment means engaged employees actually care about their work and their company. They don't work just for a paycheck, or just for the next promotion, but work on behalf of the organization's goals. When employees care - when they are engaged - they contribute discretionary effort. Let AbraxasFM's Sustainable FM Services professionals help you explore workplace opportunities that align with the company mission, vision & values to elevate employee engagement.
- [Break Room Services](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/workplace-services/break-room-services/) - Break room services falls under the category of employee amenities. Companies with defined strategies to maintain high employee engagement and morale will frequently provide an array of amenities that may include premium coffee & tea services, filtered and/or bottled water, snack items and vending machines. Let AbraxasFM's Sustainable FM Services professionals help you explore amenity options that align with the company values and elevate employee satisfaction.
- [Office Support Services](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/workplace-services/office-support-services/) - Office support services is a bit of a catch-all phrase that can include anything from the reception desk, mail room functions, stock room functions, event planning/scheduling or executive administrative support. These functions are aligned with the mission of Facility Management, and typically where they report. Let AbraxasFM's Sustainable FM Services professionals help you determine if there are opportunities to streamline the office support services for your workplace.
- [Print/Copy/Office Supply Services](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/workplace-services/print-copy-office-supplies/) - Some companies maintain an in-house printing center, but may require staff to manage print/copy requests. This function may also be responsible for regular maintenance of office printers distributed throughout the facility, including stocking of paper, changing toner and arranging for repairs when equipment fails. This function may also be responsible for managing the inventory of standard office supplies such as pens/pencils, paper pads, post-it notes, tape, staples & staplers, batteries, etc… Let AbraxasFM's Sustainable FM Services professionals help you develop an effective print & office supply program that ensures smooth office operations, and allows you to focus on what matters - your core business.
- [Custodial & Recycling](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/workplace-services/custodial-recycling/) - Custodial services include all duties that are performed by custodians to maintain cleanliness at a particular premise. AbraxasFM Services has strategic partnerships with dedicated custodial service to provider their services on an as-needed basis to support client-specific needs. Let AbraxasFM's Sustainable FM Services professionals help you develop an effective custodial & recycling for your workplace.
- [Capital Plan](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/facility-management/capital-plan/) - A capital plan generally refers to an organization's capital spending plan for the fiscal year covering fixed asset acquisition, replacement, or capital improvements to the building structure & interiors. Let AbraxasFM's Sustainable FM Services professionals help you develop a comprehensive capial plan, and avoid unpleasant capital-spend surprises that may impact the orgnization's fiancial performance.
- [Operations Process Documentation](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/facility-management/operations-process-documentation/) - A standard operating procedure, or SOP, is a set of step-by-step instructions created by a business to help workers carry out routine operations. Their purpose is to achieve efficiency. quality output and uniformity of performance, while reducing miscommunication and failure to comply to industry regulations. Let AbraxasFM's Sustainable FM Services professionals help you develop effective building operations and process documentation - ensuring facility activities are done right the first time, and every time.
- [Workplace Safety](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/facility-management/workplace-safety/) - Workplace safety is about preventing injury and illness to employees and visitors in the workplace. Therefore, it's about protecting the company’s most valuable asset: its people. A safety program is a set of policies and work practices specifically designed for a company. Let AbraxasFM's Sustainable FM Services professionals help you develop an effective workplace safety program - ensuring your people and assets are protected.
- [Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/facility-management/bcdr/) - Business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR or BC/DR) is a set of processes and techniques used to help an organization recover from a disaster and continue or resume routine business operations. The physical facility is a single, but critical, component of any BC/DR plan. Let AbraxasFM's Sustainable FM Services professionals help you develop an effective BC/DR plan for your workplace - and ensure your people and assets are protected.
- [Code & Regulatory Compliance](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/facility-management/code-regulatory-compliance/) - A building code (also building control or building regulations) is a set of rules that specify the standards for constructed objects such as buildings and nonbuilding structures. Building codes are complex and may vary from one jurisdiction (city) to another. AbraxasFM's Sustainable FM Services professionals with building code authorities and contractors to ensure you remain in compliance - avoiding fines and expensive re-work.
- [Monitoring & Alert Systems](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/facility-management/monitoring-alert-systems/) - A building management system (BMS), otherwise known as a building automation system (BAS), is a computer-based control system installed in buildings that controls and monitors the building's mechanical and electrical equipment such as ventilation, lighting, power systems, fire systems, and security systems. AbraxasFM partners with a leading monitoring & alert technology supplier to provide it's clients with state-of-the-art maintenance building asset management tools. Let AbraxasFM show you how monitoring & alert systems can reduce downtime related to equipment failures, increase reliability and maintain energy (cost) savings.
- [CMMS Systems](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/facility-management/cmms-systems/) - CMMS is the acronym for Computerized Maintenance Management System, a software package that maintains a computer database of information about a buidings maintenance and operations. AbraxasFM partners with a leading CMMS technology supplier to provide it's clients with state-of-the-art maintenance management tools. Let AbraxasFM show you how asset & maintenance intelligence can reduce maintenance costs, increase reliability and improve expense forecasting.
- [Preventive Maintenance](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/facility-management/preventive-maintenance/) - Preventative maintenance is maintenance that is regularly performed on a piece of equipment to lessen the likelihood of it failing. AbraxasFM's Preventive Maintenance program can help prevent, or minimize, disruption to your business operations resulting in loss of productivity or loss of revenue.
- [Facility Management Overview](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/facility-management/overview/) - Facilty Management incorporates a number of disciplines including preventive maintenance, reactive work requests (service requests), code & regulatory compliance, business continuity & disaster recovery, workplace safety, building operations & processes and annual expense & capital planning. AbraxasFM's Sustainable FM Services professionals address these functions for you, so you can focus on your core business.
- [Why Abraxas is the Right Choice for your Facility Management Services](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/facility-management/why-abraxas/) - Facility Management is a profession, not a commodity. When our customers decide to look for Facility Management services, they want expert guidance. They want to know their facilities are being professionally managed and maintained. At AbraxasFM we believe that customer service and the quality of our work is of paramount importance, and we have a strong reputation among our clients to back it up.
- [Annual Operating Plan](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/facility-management/annual-operating-plan/) - An annual operating plan generally refers to an organization's financial plan for the fiscal year. It may also include other tactical activities to be carried out during the year. Let AbraxasFM's Sustainable FM Services professionals help you develop a comprehensive operating plan, and avoid unpleasant expense surprises that may impact the orgnization's fiancial performance.
- [Why Abraxas is the Right Choice](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/utility-bill-audits/why-abraxas/) - Utility Auditing is a profession, not a commodity. Our customers decide to have utility bill auditing done because they want expert guidance. They want to know what are the best, most promising things they can do to reduce their energy usage. At Abraxas, we believe that quality of our work is of paramount importance and we have a strong reputation among our clients to back it up.
- [Fast Data Deluxe Custom Routine](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fast-data-custom-routine/) - This video gives a general overview of how to use a custom routine within FastData Deluxe. [flv:https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fastdatadeluxe/customroutine.flv 600 450]
- [Sustainable Operations](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/sustainability-csr/sustainable-operations/) - Many companies will implement energy efficiency upgrades to their facilities, but then fail to follow through with an appropriate operations and maintenance program to ensure those efficiences are maintained over time. Let Abraxas Energy Consulting & Sustainable FM Services professionals help you design, implement, operate and maintain your facilities to achieve your sustainability objectives, energy efficiency and energy expense reductions
- [Metrix Modeled Rates](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/store/metrix-modeled-rates/) - Purchase Metrix Modeled Rates from the Abraxas Energy Consulting store.
- [Energy Star Services](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/sustainability-csr/energy-star-services/) - The EPA's Energy Star Portfolio Manager tool is an industry standard means to measure a building's energy performance compared against similar properties. Let Abraxas Energy help determine your Energy Star score.
- [California AB 1103 Compliance - Benchmarking Commercial Buildings](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/compliance-reporting/california-ab-1103-compliance-benchmarking-commercial-buildings/) - California's Assembly Bill (AB) 1103 energy benchmarking and disclosure law for whole building financial transactions is currently in effect as of January 1, 2014. Are you in need of help? Abraxas energy consulting will assist you with benchmarking and disclosure compliance. What is AB 1103? In November of 2007, California passed Assembly Bill 1103, which mandates energy
- [ENERGY STAR](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/commercial-energy-audits/energy-star/) - The EPA's Energy Star Portfolio Manager tool is an industry standard means to measure a building's energy performance compared against similar properties. Let Abraxas Energy help determine your Energy Star score.
- [Metrix Utility Accounting System](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/utility-bill-audits/metrix/) - The Metrix Utility Accounting System normalizes your energy usage for weather and other variables, and presents your true energy savings. Now, variations in weather or production quantities, occupancy or schedule will no longer compromise your energy savings numbers. Contact Abraxas Energy Consulting to see how Metrix can start optimizing your energy consumption today.
- [Search for Contents](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/news-events/search/) - Search for Abraxas Energy Consulting in the news, industry events we attend, and authoritative publication we make available through our web site.
- [LEED Certification](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/sustainability-csr/leed-certification/) - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is one of the most popular green building certification programs used worldwide. Developed by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) it includes a set of rating systems for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green buildings, homes, and neighborhoods[8] that aims to help building owners and operators be environmentally responsible and use resources efficiently. Abraxas and our strategic partners are here to support your goal of achieving LEED certification.
- [Why Abraxas is the Right Choice for Energy Audits](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/commercial-energy-audits/why-abraxas-is-the-right-choice-for-energy-audits/) - Energy Auditing is a profession, not a commodity. Our customers decide to have commercial energy auditing done because they want expert guidance. They want to know what are the best, most promising things they can do to reduce their energy usage. At Abraxas, we believe that quality of our work is of paramount importance and we have a strong reputation among our clients to back it up.
- [Why Abraxas is the Right Choice for your Energy Star needs.](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/energy-star-services/why-abraxas/) - Energy Star Portfolio Manager is best implemented with professional support - it is not a commodity. When our customers seek to achieve Energy Star certification for one of their properties, they want expert guidance. They want to know how Energy Star certification can be achieved, and at what cost. At Abraxas, we believe that quality of our work is of paramount importance and we have a strong reputation among our clients to back it up.
- [Why Abraxas is the Right Choice for your LEED Certification needs.](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/leed-certification/why-abraxas/) - LEED Certification requires LEED accredited professional support - it is not a commodity. When our customers seek to achieve LEED certification for one of their properties, they want expert guidance. They want to know what LEED credits can be achieved, and at what cost. At Abraxas, we believe that quality of our work is of paramount importance and we have a strong reputation among our clients to back it up.
- [Why Abraxas is the Right Choice for your Compliance Reporting needs.](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/compliance-reporting/why-abraxas/) - Compliance reporting requires professional support - it is not a commodity. When our customers need to complete a compliance reporting exercise, they want expert guidance. They want to know the facts contained in their reporting is accurate and verifiable. At Abraxas, we believe that quality of our work is of paramount importance and we have a strong reputation among our clients to back it up.
- [Why Abraxas is the Right Choice for your Water Auditing needs](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/water-audits/why-abraxas/) - Water Auditing is a profession, not a commodity. When our customers decide to have a water audit done, they want expert guidance. They want to know what are the best, most promising things they can do to reduce and maintain their water consumption. At Abraxas, we believe that quality of our work is of paramount importance and we have a strong reputation among our clients to back it up.
- [Why Purchase Software From Us](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/about-us/why-purchase-software/) - Other software vendors just sell software. They may help you set up your database and teach you how to use it, but their usefulness ends there, as does the partnership. The other guys are software experts, not energy experts. We sell utility bill auditing software too, but we understand the whole picture, and will do
- [Why Have Us Audit or Retrocommission Your Building](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/auditing-and-retro-commission/) - You Get What You Pay For Energy Auditing is a profession, not a commodity. You can probably find less expensive energy auditors to provide audits for your building. But cheaper is usually not the better choice. Most of our customers decide to have commercial energy auditing done because they want expert guidance. They want to
- [Critical Environments Overview](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/critical-environments/overview/) - Failure or disruption of mission critical spaces will result in serious impact on business operations or upon an organization. Therefore, it is extremely critical to the organization's "mission" (to avoid Mission Critical Failures). The infrastructure supporting these spaces are typically designed for continuous operation and with redundancy to minimize the risk of failures. However, the infrastructure supporting these spaces must be maintained to ensure the designed level of high availability. Maintenance in such spaces requires a greater level of planning and coordination to minimize the risk of failures occurring during maintenance events. Let AbraxasFM's Sustainable FM Services professionals help you manage your critical infrastructure to avoid business disrupting failures.
- [Why AbraxasFM is the Right Choice](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/critical-environments/why-abraxas/) - Critical Environment Infrastructure requires professional support - it is not a commodity. When our customers decide to look at the management & maintenance requirements for their Critical Environment Infrastructure functions, they want expert guidance. They want to know their critical spaces are being professionally managed and maintained. At AbraxasFM we believe that customer service and the quality of our work is of paramount importance, and we have a strong reputation among our clients to back it up.
- [Request Info](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/retro-commissioning/request-info/) - Request further information from Abraxas regarding our retro-commissioning services.
- [Request Information About LEED Certification](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/leed-certification/request-info/) - Request further information from Abraxas regarding our LEED Certification services.
- [Request Free 30-Day Trial of Metrix Utility Accounting System](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/software-products/metrix/request-trial/) - The Metrix Utility Accounting System is available to download for a FREE 30-Day trial. Contact Abraxas Energy Consulting to start your free trial today.
- [Metrix Introductory Training Session](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/store/training/metrix-intro/) - Essential training for any professional who is seeking... To track utility usage and costs To clearly understand the whys and hows of weather correction To become a better energy analyst To get the most out of your Metrix Utility Accounting System And, find out how to perform effective and accurate utility bill analysis and Option
- [Metrix Utility Accounting System Testimonials](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/software-products/metrix/testimonials/) - Read the testimonials from actual Metrix users to see how it has improved their energy accouting and reduce energy costs. Contact Abraxas Energy Consulting to learn how Metrix can help you save energy costs, and become our next customer testimonial.
- [Metrix Utility Accounting System Report Maker](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/software-products/metrix/report-maker/) - The Metrix Report Maker enables you to clearly communicate your results to different audiences, from energy engineers to financial decision makers. Concise reports and graphics are available for each stage of your project. Setup and baseline tuning, bill validation, tracking and savings verification, price comparisons, facility ranking and more… Contact Abraxas Energy Consulting to see how Metrix can simplify reporting of your energy savings.
- [Feature Tour](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/software-products/metrix/feature-tour/) - From standardized weather correction to usage variable tuning, Metrix offers a host of features to simplify your utility usage tracking, benchmarking and analysis. Contact Abraxas Energy Consulting to see how all of the features Metrix offers to help optimize your energy consumption.
- [Our Clients](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/commercial-energy-audits/our-clients/) - Abraxas clients span the commercial, retail, hospitality, entertainment, education, food service, pubic and federal government sectors.
- [Our Customers](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/about-us/our-customers-3/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting provides energy analysis software and services to a variety of organizations. Below is a partial list of our clients. Utilities/ESCOs/Consultants AirCon Ameresco BC Hydro Brewer Garrett Building Controls and Services Carrier Carter Burgess China Technical Consultants CMS Energy Control Solutions NW Control Technology Solutions Custom Energy DiPietro and Associates E3 E3nnovations Ecom
- [Software](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/store/software/) - Purchase Metrix Utilty Accounting System and Fast Data Deluxe software from the Abraxas Energy Consulting store.
- [Request Information About Utility Bill Auditing](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/utility-bill-audits/request-info/) - Request further information from Abraxas regarding our Utility Bill Auditing services.
- [Free Consultation](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/commercial-energy-audits/free-consultation/) - Abraxas Energy offers FREE consulation services to explore your energy management opportunities.
- [Commercial Energy Audits / Retro Commissioning / Utility Bill Accounting Software](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/new-home/) - In energy consulting, you get what you pay for. Not all energy audits are the same.An energy audit, is like the design for a new house, but instead of a house, an energy audit is the heart of the design of an energy efficiency program. Some designs are better than others, and some are downright
- [Federal Clients](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/federal/project-clients/) - Abraxas Federal custmoers include the FBI, GSA, Indian Health Services, US Air Force, US Army, US Navy, US Marine Corps, Bureau of Reclemantion, Fish & Wildlife, USGA, USGS and VA Hospitals. Let Abraxas Energy help you achieve compliance with your agency's federally mandated energy reduction goals today.
- [Fast Data Deluxe Data Entry Tool Custom Routines](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/software-products/custom-routines/) - Need assisting developing custom routines for Fast Data Deluxe. Contact Abraxas Energy Consulting with a description of your needs to receive an estimate for your custom routine needs..
- [Why AbraxasFM is the Right Choice for your Program & Project Management](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/program-project-management/why-abraxas/) - Program & Project Management requires professional support - it is not a commodity. When our customers are faced with planning & executing multiple facility projects, they want expert guidance. They want to know their facility projects are being professionally managed, will be on time, on budget and produce quality deliverables. At AbraxasFM we believe that customer service and the quality of our work is of paramount importance, and we have a strong reputation among our clients to back it up.
- [Design Requirements & Standards](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/program-project-management/design-standards/) - Design requirements & standards generally refers to documentation specifying space design requirements that meet a client’s aesthetic or performance requirements. Examples might include conference room design, break room design, or technology space design & performance. Let AbraxasFM's Sustainable FM Services professionals help facilitate your design requirements process to deliver workspaces that embody your company vision, values and culture.
- [Workplace Policies/Standards/Procedures (PSP's)](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/workplace-services/policies-standards-procedures/) - Relative to FM Services, workplace policies and standards define what employees can or cannot do within the context of their work environment. Procedures are a series of steps taken to accomplish an end goal; procedures define "how" to protect resources and are the mechanisms to enforce policy. Let AbraxasFM's Sustainable FM Services professionals help you develop effective Policies, Standards & Procedures for your workplace - to clearly define expectations for the work environment, protect company assets and minimize company liabiliy.
- [Workplace Services Overview](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/workplace-services/overview/) - Workplace services goes beyond maintenance of the core building systems to address the amenities and aesthetics people interact with on a daily basis. Disciplines include workplace policies, standards & procedures, custoidal & recycling, office support services, print/copy/office supply services, and employee engagement. Ask AbraxasFM's Sustainable FM Services professionals about developing an effective Workplace Services program.
- [Why AbraxasFM is the Right Choice for your Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Needs](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/fm-services/sustainability-csr/why-abraxas/) - Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility requires professional support - it is not a commodity. When our customers look to implement sustainability or CSR reporting initiatives, they want expert guidance. They want to know their sustainability efforts are effective, measurable and verifiable. At AbraxasFM we believe that customer service and the quality of our work is of paramount importance, and we have a strong reputation among our clients to back it up.
- [Key Auditing Staff](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/commercial-energy-audits/key-auditing-staff/) - Our senior engineers have been conducting energy audits for over 15 years and have P.E.s and/or CEMs. Abraxas has conducted hundreds of energy audits and retro-commissioning studies. John Avina, CEM, CMVP, President of Abraxas Energy Consulting, has worked in energy analysis and utility bill tracking for 18 years. During his tenure at Thermal Energy Applications
- [SBA Mentor Protege Program - Facility Management Services](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/federal/8a-joint-venture/) - Abraxas is in a Small Business Administration (SBA) approved Mentor-Protégé agreement and a Joint Venture with SIGMA Services, Inc. This relationship has been established to assist Abraxas into expanding capabilities and capacity further into complete facilities maintenance, management and operations. Through this SBA approved agreement, SIGMA Services provides Abraxas a broad range of capability and
- [International Weather Stations Page 1 of 2](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/international-weather-stations-page-1-of-2/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting provides weather data in a format that readily imports into Metrix. Below is a list of stations we provide. To purchase weather data, call us at (805) 547-2050, or email us at sales@abraxasenergy.com Weather Stations of the World (Page 1) COUNTRY CALL SIGN DESCRIPTION DATA AVAILABLE Afghanistan OAHR HERAT 2006 and Later Afghanistan OAKB
- [What is an Energy Audit?](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/commercial-energy-audits/what-is-an-energy-audit/) - The term energy audit appears to refer to two distinct things: An energy audit is the process of having a professional energy auditor assess your building for energy savings opportunities. The term energy audit also is used to refer to the result of the energy assessment process, the energy audit report. We will try
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- [Weather Stations in Canada](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/canada-weather-stations-list/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting provides Canada weather stations and weather data in a format that readily imports into Metrix. Below is a list of stations we provide. To purchase weather data, call us at (805) 547-2050, or email us at sales@abraxasenergy.com Weather Stations in Canada PROVINCE CALL SIGN DESCRIPTION DATA AVAILABLE AB XAF ABEEAGDM 2006 to Present
- [LEED Services Information](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/leed-certification/ashrae-audits-rcx/) - ASHRAE Audits ASHRAE Level 1 Audits ASHRAE Level 1 Audits are less detailed energy audits that look primarily at low-cost and no-cost measures. ASHRAE Level 1 Audits typically include an audit of the entire building's energy consuming equipment, a study of past utility bills, a utility audit to determine whether there are billing errors, or
- [HVAC Acronyms and Abbreviations](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-resources/toolbox/hvac-acronyms/) - Here's a list we've compiled of many of the HVAC acronyms and HVAC abbreviations that are seen regularly. Acronym What it stands for ... AC Air Conditioning AC Alternating Current ACH Air Changes per Hour ACM Asbestos Containing Material AEE Association of Energy Engineers AFD Adjustable Frequency Drive AFUE Annual Fuel Efficiency Ratio AHU Air
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- [Metrix 4.5.4 What's New!](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/metrix-4-5-4-whats-new/) - Introducing Metrix 4.5.4 - the latest release of Metrix and Report Maker Report Maker - New Modification Report Report Maker now has a new report to show the breakout of modifications you made for each meter each month! Add as many modifications as you need, you'll be able to see them all here, and see
- [Some Recent Projects](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/commercial-energy-audits/some-recent-projects/) - The Following is a List of Some of Our Recent Projects Federal Projects (2010-2015): Joint Base Lewis McChord: ASHRAE level 2 audits of 112 buildings, 1,900,000 square feet Federal Bureau of Investigation, ASHRAE level 1 audits of 4 sites, 13 buildings, 3,376,000 square feet US Fish & Wildlife, Region 6: Region wide EISA Energy Audits,
- [EER/COP/KW/ton Conversion Calculator](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-resources/toolbox/hvac-calculator/)
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- [Why Have an Energy Audit?](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/commercial-energy-audits/why-have-an-energy-audit/) - There are several reasons having an energy audit done is the right decision for most building owners. To Reduce Your Operation Expenses, Increase Your Profit In these days of uncertainty, it is important to keep operating expenses to a minimum. One difference between companies that weather these difficult times and those which do not survive,
- [How Much Can Be Saved by Getting an Audit?](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/commercial-energy-audits/how-much-can-be-saved-by-getting-an-audit/) - When talking about possible energy savings in a facility from performing an energy audit, it's impossible to make a reasonable estimate without understanding how the building operates and uses energy. With that said, we've seen savings upwards of 40% on some facilities, with the average savings being around 10-20%. If the facility has already had
- [Aren't All Auditors the Same?](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/commercial-energy-audits/arent-all-auditors-the-same/) - Don't All Auditors Produce the Same Quality Work? Sadly, no they do not, nor do energy auditors have the same degree of proficiency at their craft. And what is worse is that most commercial energy audit customers may not be able to tell qualified energy auditors from novices. Energy auditing is a profession, like lawyering.
- [Online Seminars](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/energy-consulting/online-seminars/) - We are announcing an all new series of online seminars provided by Abraxas Energy Consulting. These online seminars will cover topics that range from Utility Bill Analysis to Interval Data Analysis to Excel Tips & Tricks and beyond. ...and the best news is that these seminars will all be FREE to our Maintenance Subscribers. Sign
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## Webinars

- [Duane Warren and Keith Gipson Debate: Does AI Really Work for Buildings?](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/duane-warren-and-keith-gipson-debate-does-ai-really-work-for-buildings/)
- [On-Demand, Automated M&V for Demand Side Energy Resources: What it Takes, Why it Delivers](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/on-demand-automated-mv-for-demand-side-energy-resources-what-it-takes-why-it-delivers/)
- [Hydronic Applications: Minimize Energy Usage, Maximize Efficiency](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/hydronic-applications-minimize-energy-usage-maximize-efficiency/)
- [Basic HVAC: Waterside Systems, Failure Points, ECMs](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/basic-hvac-waterside-systems-failure-points-ecms/)
- [ChatGPT Bootcamp: 5 Power User Skills Every Energy Professional Can Master](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/chatgpt-bootcamp-5-power-user-skills-every-energy-professional-can-master/)
- [Distributed Pumping: An ECM You Probably Haven’t Considered](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/distributed-pumping-an-ecm-you-probably-havent-considered/)
- [AI and the Future of M&V: By the Time I Give This Talk Everything Will Have Changed Again](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/ai-and-the-future-of-mv-by-the-time-i-give-this-talk-everything-will-have-changed-again/)
- [Controls Reset on Steroids: Using AI with Existing Building Mass to Save Energy](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/controls-reset-on-steroids-using-ai-with-existing-building-mass-to-save-energy/)
- [RETscreen and Energy Audits](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/retscreen-and-energy-audits/)
- [What are Building Performance Standards & Why Should I Care?](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/what-are-building-performance-standards-why-should-i-care/)
- [Advanced Option C: Some Features You Might Not Know About](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/80-advanced-option-c-some-features-you-might-not-know-about/)
- [Interval Data Modeling and Analysis with ECAM](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/59-interval-data-modeling-and-analysis-with-ecam/)
- [Five Steps to Successful Chilled Water System Optimization](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/58-five-steps-to-successful-chilled-water-system-optimization/)
- [Chilled Water System Optimization](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/57-chilled-water-system-optimization/)
- [Energy Efficiency in Data Centers](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/56-energy-efficiency-in-data-centers/)
- [NAESCO President Don Gilligan Shares Wisdom on Decades of ESCO History](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/naesco-president-don-gilligan-shares-wisdom-on-decades-of-esco-history/)
- [High Level ESCO People Talking M&V](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/high-level-esco-people-talking-mv/)
- [Cost Avoidance vs. Normalized Savings](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/cost-avoidance-vs-normalized-savings/)
- [Applying Bayesian Analysis to Measurement and Verification](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/applying-bayesian-analysis-to-measurement-and-verification/)
- [Option C CVRMSE in Portfolios Can Be High!](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/option-c-cvrmse-in-portfolios-can-be-high/)
- [Why We Do Uncertainty? A Utility Perspective](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/why-we-do-uncertainty-a-utility-perspective/)
- [Electrification: Don't Drink the Kool Aid Just Yet](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/electrification-dont-drink-the-kool-aid-just-yet/)
- [Sampling Techniques for M&V](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/sampling-techniques-for-mv/)
- [Beyond the Steam Trap: A Holistic Approach to Achieving and Maintaining Steam System Efficiency](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/beyond-the-steam-trap-a-holistic-approach-to-achieving-and-maintaining-steam-system-efficiency/)
- [The Future of M&V: Re-imagining the Tools to Accommodate the Needs of the Energy Transition](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/the-future-of-mv-re-imagining-the-tools-to-accommodate-the-needs-of-the-energy-transition/)
- [EV Chargers: The Next Hot ECM](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/ev-chargers-the-next-hot-ecm/)
- [ESPC: A Repeat Client's Perspective](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/espc-a-repeat-clients-perspective/)
- [Cut out the M&V Guesswork Using Circuit Level Metering](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/cut-out-the-mv-guesswork-using-circuit-level-metering/)
- [M&V Concepts and Contexts: IPMVP’s Original Sin, with Steve Kromer](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/mv-concepts-and-contexts-ipmvps-original-sin-with-steve-kromer/)
- [A Fresh Look at Option C: What's New](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/a-fresh-look-at-option-c-whats-new/)
- [M&V and Legal Issues: Stories and Advice from a Third Party Expert](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/mv-and-legal-issues-stories-and-advice-from-a-third-party-expert/)
- [A Fast and Easy Way to Get Bill Data into Metrix: Fastdata (Free Version)](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/a-fast-and-easy-way-to-get-bill-data-into-metrix-fastdata-free-version/)
- [A Third Party Consultant Speaks About the ESCO Business](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/a-third-party-consultant-speaks-about-the-esco-business/)
- [Modeling Utility Rates in Metrix and Option C Step by Step](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/modeling-utility-rates-in-metrix-and-option-c-step-by-step/)
- [The New IPMVP Manual on Non Routine Adjustments, with Lia Webster](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/the-new-ipmvp-manual-on-non-routine-adjustments-with-lia-webster/)
- [Trend Data Analysis and the Universal Translator](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/trend-data-analysis-and-the-universal-translator/)
- [Keep it Simple Stupid: M&V for ESCOs is not the Same as M&V for Utility Programs](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/keep-it-simple-stupid-mv-for-escos-is-not-the-same-as-mv-for-utility-programs/)
- [An Update on ESPCs and UESCs, with Tim Unruh](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/an-update-on-espcs-and-uescs-with-tim-unruh/)
- [Active M&V: How to Handle Failing ESCO Projects, with Greg Kurpiel](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/active-mv-how-to-handle-failing-esco-projects-with-greg-kurpiel/)
- [Want to Start an Energy Efficiency Business? Let's Talk Psychology, Risks, and Benefits](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/want-to-start-an-energy-efficiency-business-lets-talk-psychology-risks-and-benefits/)
- [Option C Software: How Does it Compare to Metrix?](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/option-c-software-how-does-it-compare-to-metrix/)
- [Motors 101, with Lonnie Russell](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/motors-101-with-lonnie-russell/)
- [25 Years of IPMVP: Where it Came From and Where it's Going, with Steve Kromer](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/25-years-of-ipmvp-where-it-came-from-and-where-its-going-with-steve-kromer/)
- [COVID-19 and its Effect on M&V: A Conversation with ESCO M&V Professionals](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/covid-19-and-its-effect-on-mv-a-conversation-with-esco-mv-professionals/)
- [Solar Energy and Utility Bill Tracking: We Try to Simplify A Complicated Situation](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/solar-energy-and-utility-bill-tracking-we-try-to-simplify-a-complicated-situation/)
- [What You Need to Know About Boilers, with AEE Hall of Famer: Fredric Goldner, CEM](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/what-you-need-to-know-about-boilers-with-aee-hall-of-famer-fredric-goldner-cem/)
- [Controls 101](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/controls-101/)
- [Thermal Energy Storage: Now and for the Future Electric Grid (with Guy Frankenfield of DN Tanks)](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/thermal-energy-storage-now-and-for-the-future-electric-grid-with-guy-frankenfield-of-dn-tanks/)
- [Report Maker Refresher Course: Reports You Didn’t Know, Memorized Reports, Report Sets, and More](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/report-maker-refresher-course-reports-you-didnt-know-memorized-reports-report-sets-and-more/)
- [What 3rd Party M&V Evaluators Look for: A Discussion with an Evaluator](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/what-3rd-party-mv-evaluators-look-for-a-discussion-with-an-evaluator/)
- [Air Scrubbers: Decrease Outside Air Minimums, Killer Paybacks, and ASHRAE Product of the Year](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/air-scrubbers-decrease-outside-air-minimums-killer-paybacks-and-ashrae-product-of-the-year/)
- [Building Pressurization: A Black Art Examined](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/building-pressurization-a-black-art-examined/)
- [The Ins and Outs of Utility Bill Audits](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/the-ins-and-outs-of-utility-bill-audits/)
- [More on Statistics: CVRMSE, R2, Confidence Intervals, Uncertainty and All the Rest](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/more-on-statistics-cvrmse-r2-confidence-intervals-uncertainty-and-all-the-rest/)
- [Energy AI: A Closer Look](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/energy-ai-a-closer-look/)
- [A Deeper Look at Water Efficiency Measures](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/a-deeper-look-at-water-efficiency-measures/)
- [Comparison of Option C Methods: Hourly, Daily, Weekly, and Monthly](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/comparison-of-option-c-methods-hourly-daily-weekly-and-monthly/)
- [Virtual Energy Audits: The Promise and the Reality](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/virtual-energy-audits-the-promise-and-the-reality/)
- [Compressed Air Basics and Energy Savings Opportunities](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/compressed-air-basics-and-energy-savings-opportunities/)
- [Doing Regressions by Hand vs. Metrix](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/doing-regressions-by-hand-vs-metrix/)
- [Boiler Plant Basics: Good Hands on Knowledge for Energy Engineers and Energy Analysts](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/boiler-plant-basics-good-hands-on-knowledge-for-energy-engineers-and-energy-analysts/)
- [Chiller Basics: Good Hands on Knowledge for Energy Engineers and Energy Analysts](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/chiller-basics-good-hands-on-knowledge-for-energy-engineers-and-energy-analysts/)
- [What is Energy AI: A Fantastic Analysis of Interval Data](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/what-is-energy-ai-a-fantastic-analysis-of-interval-data/)
- [Testing and Balancing: Why Does it Matter?](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/testing-and-balancing-why-does-it-matter/)
- [The Basics of Electricity Rates](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/the-basics-of-electricity-rates/)
- [HVAC and HVAC Control Strategies](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/hvac-and-hvac-control-strategies/)
- [Reading Utility Bills to Determine How the Building is Using Energy](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/reading-utility-bills-to-determine-how-the-building-is-using-energy/)
- [Weather Normalization of Utility Bills: How it Works](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/weather-normalization-of-utility-bills-how-it-works/)
- [Pumps: How to Read a Curve and Like It](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/pumps-how-to-read-a-curve-and-like-it/)
- [Metrix and Option C Q&A](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/metrix-and-option-c-qa/)
- [Night Setbacks Don't Deliver Savings, and Other Lessons from Real AI Building Management Systems](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/night-setbacks-dont-deliver-savings-and-other-lessons-from-real-ai-building-management-systems/)
- [A Novel Approach to Maintaining Chiller Efficiency: Lessons Learned from Monitoring 78 Chillers](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/a-novel-approach-to-maintaining-chiller-efficiency-lessons-learned-from-monitoring-78-chillers/) - A Novel Approach to Maintaining Chiller Efficiency: Lessons Learned from Monitoring 78 Chillers, A Novel Approach to Maintaining Chiller Efficiency: Lessons
- [Debate: What to do When the Regression is Not Statistically Significant?](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/debate-what-to-do-when-the-regression-is-not-statistically-significant/)
- [Utilizing Tax Benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act IRA to Advance Your Company's Goals](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/utilizing-tax-benefits-from-the-inflation-reduction-act-ira-to-advance-your-companys-goals/)
- [Pumps: How to Identify ECMs](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/pumps-how-to-identify-ecms/)
- [The Battery Electric Vehicle Meets The Clean Energy Challenge](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/the-battery-electric-vehicle-meets-the-clean-energy-challenge/)
- [What to Look for in Compressed Air System Audits, and How Much You Can Expect to Save](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/what-to-look-for-in-compressed-air-system-audits-and-how-much-you-can-expect-to-save/)
- [Steve Kromer on M&V Professionalism in a Changing World](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/steve-kromer-on-mv-professionalism-in-a-changing-world/)
- [M&V Measurements: What Everyone Needs to Know](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/mv-measurements-what-everyone-needs-to-know/)
- [Portable Thermal Energy Storage for Buildings](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/portable-thermal-energy-storage-for-buildings/) - Portable Thermal Energy Storage for Buildings, Portable Thermal Energy Storage for Buildings, Portable Thermal Energy Storage for Buildings
- [The Future of HVAC: AI's Impact on Controls, Commissioning, and Beyond](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/the-future-of-hvac-ais-impact-on-controls-commissioning-and-beyond/)
- [M&V: The Messy Part. What do you do When...?](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/mv-the-messy-part-what-do-you-do-when/)
- [Retro Commissioning's Role in ESPC](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/retro-commissionings-role-in-espc/)
- [New Technology: These Panels Save 2-3 Times More Energy than Solar PV??](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/new-technology-these-panels-save-2-3-times-more-energy-than-solar-pv/)
- [So You Want to Start an Energy Efficiency Business?](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/so-you-want-to-start-an-energy-efficiency-business/)
- [A Practical ECM: Finding & Fixing Harmonic Problems Quickly and Cheaply](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/a-practical-ecm-finding-fixing-harmonic-problems-quickly-and-cheaply/)
- [Utility Flavored M&V: Challenges with Using Option C](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/utility-flavored-mv-challenges-with-using-option-c/) - Utility Flavored M&V: Challenges with Using Option C, Utility Flavored M&V: Challenges with Using Option C, Utility Flavored M&V: Challenges with Using Option C
- [Motors and VFDs: How They Work, When They Fail, and What You Can Do](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/webinars/motors-and-vfds-how-they-work-when-they-fail-and-what-you-can-do/) - Motors and VFDs: How They Work, When They Fail, and What You Can Do, Motors and VFDs: How They Work, When They Fail, and What You Can Do

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## Team

- [Brad Keister](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/member/brad-keister/) - Education: M.S in Renewable and Clean Energy, University of Dayton Designations: None Favorite Hobby: Boating, Soccer, and Gaming. Hoping to learn snowboarding soon. Favorite Movie: Star Wars. What’s your biggest accomplishment: Earning my masters while managing a restaurant. Favorite Energy Savings Tip: Slowly lowering the thermostat during the winter, and seeing how low I can
- [Tyler Stafford](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/member/tyler-stafford/) - Education: BS in Journalism Designations: None Favorite Hobby: Anything Outdoors – Backpacking, Camping, Boating, Snowboarding, Hiking If you could live anywhere in the world: A rustic cabin in the woods. What’s your biggest accomplishment: Completing a 76 mile backpacking trip across the Sierras in a high snow year ending with a summit of Mount Whitney.
- [Robert Urban](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/member/robert-urban/) - Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Designations: CEM, CxA Favorite Hobby: Carpentry What’s your biggest accomplishment: I’ve been with Abraxas for over 10 years now and helped it grow from a small effectively 1-man show to the great team we have today. Favorite Food: Shrimp Burritos from Rubio’s Favorite Energy Savings Tip:
- [Gabriel Avina](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/member/gabriel-avina/) - Education: B.A. Psychology, University of San Francisco Designations: None Favorite Hobby: Reading, music, and nature photography Favorite Quote: “Not what I have, but what I do, is my kingdom.” If you could live anywhere in the world: Why settle for one location? Favorite Energy Savings Tip: Responsible consumer choices reduce not just energy use, but
- [Clayde Barkley](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/member/clayde-barkley/) - Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Designations: P.E., CEM Favorite Hobby: Disc Golf, Backpacking What’s your biggest accomplishment: Studying for and passing the PE exam while working full time and being a dad to a 1.5 year old. Favorite Food: Bean and cheese burrito from Dora’s in Woodlake CA (it’s
- [Christian Orsi](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/member/christian-orsi/) - Education: B.S. Electrical Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Designations: CEM, CWEP Favorite Hobby: Hobby hiking or off-roading Favorite Food: Has to be something off a Japanese menu. Tonkatsu ramen, takoyaki, fresh sashimi. Favorite concert you have been to: Kenny Chesney. Wasn’t a fan prior, but the guy can get a stadium rocking. Favorite Energy

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## Articles

- [International Journal of Energy Management: Statistics and Reality - Addressing the Inherent Flaws of Statistical Methods Used in M&V](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/international-journal-of-energy-management-statistics-and-reality-addressing-the-inherent-flaws-of-statistical-methods-used-in-mv/) - When we use regressions for Option C M&V, we use statistical indicators, such as R2 and CV(RMSE) to determine whether the regression is valid and whether the regression should be used to determine energy and demand savings. Although introduced decades ago, fractional savings uncertainty (FSU), a more complex statistical indicator, is finally becoming known among M&V practitioners. All of these statistical indicators used to qualify Option C regressions are human creations and are not based in reality.
- [City Building Energy Efficiency Programs: Hindering Real Energy Efficiency?..One Practitioner’s Real World Marketplace Observations](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/city-building-energy-efficiency-programs-hindering-real-energy-efficiency-one-practitioners-real-world-marketplace-observations/) - Although created with best intentions, several city-run energy efficiency programs actually hinder energy efficiency. The two programs we are familiar with (San Francisco’s Energy Performance Ordinance and New York City’s Local Law 87) require energy audits on larger commercial buildings. The intent of the programs is to save energy, but the result is instead that energy audits are performed, reports filed, but energy efficiency does not necessarily result.
- [Relaxing CV(RMSE) Requirements for Option C M&V Regression Analysis](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/relaxing-cvrmse-requirements-for-option-c-mv-regression-analysis/) - John M. Avina, CEM, CEA, CMVP, CxA ABSTRACT The Option C Measurement and Verification (M&V) methods for energy service companies (ESCOs) often involve performing regression analysis of utility bills against weather data. We have been advised by the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) that our regressions should yield CV(RMSE)s (coefficients of variation
- [International Journal of Energy Management: Why Do We Calculate Uncertainty?](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/international-journal-of-energy-management-why-do-we-calculate-uncertainty/) - Measurement and verification have become more complicated in recent years to address the concerns of utility energy efficiency practitioners. Their concerns, outlook and background are different than those of performance contractors. Many of the concepts that are applicable to the utility energy efficiency practitioners are not useful to performance contractors. One example is uncertainty calculations which are not necessary for a performance contract. This paper critiques the latent and overlooked inconsistencies associated with uncertainty calculations.
- [New Directions in Measurement and Verification for Performance Contracts](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/new-directions-in-measurement-and-verification-for-performance-contracts/) - Over the decades, the determination of energy savings in performance contracting has undergone an evolution from a utility bill based approach towards a more limited exercise which may sometimes be difficult to relate to actual energy savings in the later years of the contract. These limited measurement and verification (M&V) approaches can reduce the value
- [Virtual Audits: The Promise and the Reality](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/virtual-audits-the-promise-and-the-reality/) - John M. Avina President, Steve P. Rottmayer, Senior Energy Engineer Abraxas Energy Consulting A good energy audit can be a valuable guide to making the best building energy efficiency investment decisions. When the best energy conservation measures (ECMs) are identified and implemented, the facility owner will have made the smartest choices, and will receive the greatest
- [IFMA Facility Management Journal (FMJ) -  Keeping Pace](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/ifma-facility-management-journal-fmj-keeping-pace/) - IFMA Facility Management Journal (FMJ) May-June 2017 Issue Keeping Pace
- [IFMA Facility Management Journal (FMJ) - Evolving Core Competencies](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/ifma-facility-management-journal-fmj-evolving-core-competencies/) - IFMA Facility Management Journal (FMJ) September-October 2018 Issue Evolving Core Competencies
- [A Facility Manager's Intro to Weather Correction for Utility Bill Tracking](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/intro-weather-correction/) - Utility bill tracking is at the heart of an effective energy management program. Merely comparing utility bills can yield inaccurate indications of the amount of savings from energy management programs due to the unaccounted influence of weather or other factors. Correcting utility bills for weather data will give more accurate representations of savings that were accrued. This paper presents the how and why of weather correction for those who want to become more familiar with the concepts and methodology.
- [Choosing the Best Utility Bill Tracking Software](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/choosing-the-best-utility-bill-tracking-software/) - Today's utility bill tracking software can deliver excellent results for energy managers who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of utility usage and costs in their facilities. All of the major commercially available utility bill tracking software programs are good at what they do, however, they are distinctly different in functionality and capacity.
- [Avina on Emissions Tracking](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/emissions-tracking/) - When I was an Energy Analyst at JCI, my conscience was always reassured that I was doing good work by being involved in saving energy and natural resources. When I explained at a party what I did for money, people always approved. It was almost as popular as being in the solar energy or wind power business. However, as soon as I opened my mouth, their eyes glazed over and they started to drift away to the more colorful figures in the room, because, you know, nobody wants to know more than a sentence or two about our field.
- [Three Powerful Utility Bill Analysis Methods for the Energy Manager](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/utility-bill-analysis-methods/) - Utility Bill Tracking systems are at the center of an effective energy management program. However, some organizations spend time and money putting together a utility bill tracking system and never reap any value. This paper presents three utility bill analysis techniques which energy managers can use to arrive at sound energy management decisions and achieve cost savings.
- [An Enlightened Approach to Budgeting and Goal Setting for the Energy Manager](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/budgeting-and-goal-setting/) - Every year energy managers need to report how much energy they saved and whether or not they met their energy savings targets. Most energy managers present reports comparing their current year's usage to energy usage from a previous year. Savings targets are typically a percentage of that previous year's usage. Setting targets and comparing in this manner usually does not generate an accurate estimate of energy actually saved. Inconsistencies arise from year-to-year fluctuations in weather, occupancy, production or other factors, which can interfere with savings results. Instead, an energy manager's performance should be determined by comparing current year usage to a normalized baseline, which represents how much energy the building would have used given current year weather conditions, production, occupancy, and base year usage patterns. Energy savings targets should be set based upon this dynamic baseline. Using dynamic targeting, variations in weather conditions, occupancy, production or other factors will not hinder the accurate measure of how much the energy manager saved, and whether energy savings goals were indeed met. This paper explains, with an example, the differences between using a static and dynamic (weather normalized) targeting to demonstrate energy savings.
- [An Introduction to Utility Bill Weather Normalization for Energy Contractors](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/intro-weather-normalization-contractors/) - More and more, alternative energy contractors want to prove to customers the savings they expect. Customers often want to know that they have saved the energy and costs they were originally promised. From the customers' viewpoint, the simplest and most understandable proof of energy savings comes from a simple comparison of electricity bills. Did the system save on electricity costs or not? In theory, a simple comparison of pre-installation bills to post-installation bills, and you will see if you have saved.
- [Eight Ways in Which a Poor Quality Energy Audit Can Prove Costly to the Building Owner](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/eight-ways-in-which-a-poor-quality-energy-audit-can-prove-costly-to-the-building-owner/) - October 2, 2012 It is short-sighted to hire a low cost energy auditor. In the long run, a poor quality energy audit can end up costing a building owner many times the cost of the audit. This paper details eight ways in which a poor quality energy audit can result in decreased energy savings, higher installation costs, and squandered
- [An Energy Manager's Intro to Weather Normalization of Utility Bills](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/intro-weather-normalization/) - Energy Managers all too often have to justify their existence to management. They may be asked: "How much did we save last year?", "Did your recommendations give reasonable paybacks?", "Since the last project didn't save any money, why would we expect the next one to?"
- [A Guide to Picking a Quality Energy Auditor](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/choosing-the-best-energy-auditor/) - There are a few problems that work against you when trying to find a company to perform a good energy audit for you. Everybody and their brother now claims to do energy audits Nobody quite agrees on exactly what an energy audit is In this paper, I am going to cover these problems and then tell you how to select a quality energy auditor and not get ripped off.
- [Successful Implementation of Energy Efficiency Projects:  "Quick and Dirty" Can Be a Losing Approach](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/articles/successful-implementation-of-energy-efficiency-projects-quick-and-dirty-can-be-a-losing-approach/) - Perhaps I have become cynical over the years. As we age, we all come to realize that the best of intentions are often waylaid by miscommunication, self-interest and incompetence, and that the end result of what should be a successful plan, often falls short. This can be, and is often, the case for energy efficiency. Every

## Case Studies

- [Northwood School District](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/metrix-studies/northwood/) - "One of the most useful reports is cost and use per square foot, with buildings ranked against those in other districts. My clients can get a snapshot of how any particular building ranks against those in other districts." - Margaret Bishop, Energy Engineer
- [University of Winnepeg Case Study](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/metrix-studies/winnipeg/) - "Since we began retrofitting facilities in September of 1997 until the end of April 2005, the University of Manitoba has saved over $19M on utilities. My Metrix energy accounting experience has been extremely successful!"- Mike Ferley, University of Manitoba Energy Advocate
- [AVX Corporation - ASHRAE Level 2 Audit](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/commercial/avx-corporation-ashrae-level-2-audit/) - Project Overview Abraxas Energy Consulting was contracted by AVX Corporation to conduct an ASHRAE Level 2 Audit of their manufacturing facility in Juarez, Mexico. The manufacturing facility is a 203,600 ft², single-story electronics manufacturing plant with warehouse space. The purpose of the work was to identify savings opportunities and reduce energy and water consumption. On-Site
- [Northrop Grumman - ASHRAE Level 2 audit](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/commercial/northrop-grumman-ashrae-level-2-audit/) - Project Overview Abraxas Energy Consulting was contracted by Northrop Grumman to conduct an ASHRAE Level 2 audit, an in-depth analysis of boilers and compressed air systems, as well as a submetering feasibility study throughout seven buildings (including manufacturing, lab, office, and storage spaces) at their Elkton, Maryland campus. The Elkton campus includes 180 buildings, covering
- [Northrop Grumman - Energy Audit, RCx](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/commercial/northrop-grumman-energy-audit-rcx/) - Project Overview The client is a leading global aerospace and defense company that provides services to government and commercial customers. This audit evaluated seven buildings and a central chiller plant encompassing over 1,586,000 square feet at the Northrop Grumman Space Park in California. Northrop Grumman desired to identify energy conservation measures (ECMs) in an effort
- [Centers for Disease Control, Fort Collins](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/centers-for-disease-control-fort-collins/) - Since July 2015, Abraxas has been providing building operations and maintenance support for the 18 acre Centers for Disease Control and Prevention campus in Fort Collins, Colorado. The campus supports extensive research and prevention programs as well as national bioterrorism preparedness and response programs related to vector-borne diseases.
- [U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Retro-Commissioning, George H. O'Brien, Jr. Medical Center](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/u-s-department-of-veterans-affairs-retro-commissioning-george-h-obrien-jr-medical-center/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting conducted a retro-commissioning (RCx) project for the VA Medical Center in Big Spring, Texas in September 2014. There were 13 buildings in the scope of this project at the facility being the largest and main one a 282,280 square foot hospital that now serves as a medical clinic. There were other 14 buildings under 30,000 square foot, most of them used as either medical or administration offices. The purpose of the RCx program was to assist the VA Department in optimizing the operation of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems in all the buildings under study and thus fulfill the goals of reducing energy costs and bringing equipment to its proper operational state. The program provided simple repairs that were completed as part of the contract as well as cost effective improvements that could be later implemented.
- [U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Facility Energy Assessment, San Francisco Medical Center](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/u-s-department-of-veterans-affairs-facility-energy-assessment-san-francisco-medical-center/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting conducted a facility energy assessment (EA) project for the VA Medical Center in San Francisco, California in August 2014. There were 40 buildings in the scope of this project at the facility, 6 major and 34 minor buildings, encompassing a total of 1,022,692 square feet. The purpose of the EA program was to assist the VA Department in identifying cost effective energy and water conservation measures and thus fulfill the goal of reducing energy costs and the greenhouse gas footprint of this VA campus.
- [Westfield's Southcenter Mall: Retro-commissioning](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/commercial/westfield’s-southcenter-mall-retro-commissioning/) - Westfield owns and manages Southcenter Mall, a 1,400,000 SF 3 story shopping center with over 240 stores in Tukwila, WA. The mall consists of an older section which was originally constructed in the late 1960s and a new section which was added in 2008 that significantly increased the mall’s size (and energy consumption). The new section had never been properly commissioned and building systems in the older section had suffered from degradation over time.
- [Clayton Valley Charter High School](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/commercial/clayton-valley-charter-high-school/) - Our client was Clayton Valley Charter High School, a 182,370 sq. ft. campus located in Concord, California. While the California Clean Energy Jobs Act (Prop. 39) is a well-conceived means to provide schools funding for energy efficiency improvements, the process can be confusing. Abraxas conducted an ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Audit and filed the necessary paperwork to the California Energy Commission for funding. Abraxas is providing the ongoing support necessary to ensure Prop. 39 funds are spent on projects that matter most to the client.
- [AVX Corporation, El Salvador - Energy Audit](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/commercial/avx-corporation-el-salvador-energy-audit/) - Project Overview The client, a world-wide manufacturer and supplier of passive electronic components and interconnects, has a manufacturing facility in El Salvador comprised of eight factory buildings encompassing over 420,000 square feet. The campus is not a single consolidated campus; rather, various buildings throughout a neighborhood were acquired and modified over time. Over 300 employees
- [Navy Bureau of Medicine, Facility Energy Audit, Naval Hospital Oak Harbor](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/navy-bureau-of-medicine-facility-energy-audit-oak-harbor-naval-hospital/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting conducted an energy assessment for Oak Harbor Naval Hospital in Oak Harbor, Washington in August 2013. There is 1 building in the scope of this project at this facility: a 108,611 square foot hospital. The goal of the audit was to assist Oak Harbor in identifying and developing energy investment initiatives that achieved the federally required energy reductions.
- [Navy Bureau of Medicine, Facility Energy Audit, Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/navy-bureau-of-medicine-facility-energy-audit-naval-health-clinic-corpus-christi/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting conducted an energy assessment for Corpus Christi Naval Health Clinic in Corpus Christi, Texas in November 2013. There are 2 buildings in the scope of this project at this facility: a 224,376 square foot health clinic and a 26,208 square foot branch health clinic. The goal of the audit was to assist Corpus Christi in identifying and developing energy investment initiatives that achieved the federally required energy reductions.
- [Navy Bureau of Medicine, Facility Energy Audit, Naval Health Clinic Quantico](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/navy-bureau-of-medicine-facility-energy-audit-naval-health-clinic-quantico/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting conducted an energy assessment for Quantico Naval Health Clinic in Quantico, Virginia in August 2013. There is 1 building in the scope of this project at this facility: a 101,000 square foot health clinic. The goal of the audit was to assist Quantico in identifying and developing energy investment initiatives that achieved the federally required energy reductions.
- [Navy Bureau of Medicine, Facility Energy Audit, Naval Hospital Jacksonville](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/navy-bureau-of-medicine-facility-energy-audit-naval-hospital-jacksonville/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting conducted an energy assessment for Jacksonville Medical Center in Key West, Florida in July 2012. There are 2 building in the scope of this project at this facility: a 55,056 square foot branch health clinic and an adjacent 2,280 square foot energy building. The goal of the audit was to assist Jacksonville in identifying and developing energy investment initiatives that achieved the federally required energy reductions.
- [Navy Bureau of Medicine, Facility Energy Audit, Naval Medical Center San Diego](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/navy-bureau-of-medicine-facility-energy-audit-naval-medical-center-san-diego/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting conducted an energy assessment for San Diego Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California in July 2012. There is 1 building in the scope of this project at this facility: a 92,906 square foot training center clinic. The goal of the audit was to assist San Diego in identifying and developing energy investment initiatives that achieved the federally required energy reductions.
- [Navy Bureau of Medicine, Facility Energy Audit, Aviation Survival Training Center Whidbey Island](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/navy-bureau-of-medicine-facility-energy-audit-aviation-survival-training-center-whidbey-island/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting conducted an energy assessment for the Aviation Survival Training Center Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, Washington in August 2013. There are 2 buildings in the scope of this project at this facility: a 13,241 square foot physiology building and a 22,140 square foot operational training pool. The goal of the audit was to assist Whidbey Island in identifying and developing energy investment initiatives that achieved the federally required energy reductions.
- [Navy Bureau of Medicine, Facility Energy Audit, Naval Branch Health Clinic Millington](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/navy-bureau-of-medicine-facility-energy-audit-naval-branch-health-clinic-millington/) - Project Overview Abraxas Energy Consulting conducted an energy assessment for Millington Branch Health Clinic in Millington, Tennessee in August 2013. There is 1 building in the scope of this project at this facility: a 56,690 square foot health clinic. The goal of the audit was to assist Millington in identifying and developing energy investment initiatives
- [Navy Bureau of Medicine, Facility Energy Audit, Naval Medical Clinic Portsmouth](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/navy-bureau-of-medicine-facility-energy-audit-naval-medical-clinic-portsmouth/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting conducted an energy assessment for Portsmouth Naval Medical Clinic in Portsmouth, Virginia in November 2013. There are 2 buildings in the scope of this project at this facility: a 121,236 square foot medical clinic and a 67,400 square foot dental clinic. The goal of the audit was to assist Portsmouth in identifying and developing energy investment initiatives that achieved the federally required energy reductions.
- [Navy Bureau of Medicine, Facility Energy Audit, Naval Hospital Bremerton](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/navy-bureau-of-medicine-facility-energy-audit-naval-hospital-bremerton/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting conducted an energy assessment for Bremerton Naval Hospital in Bremerton, Washington in August 2013. There are 5 buildings in the scope of this project at this facility: a 24,799 square foot building which 3rd floor will serve as a dental clinic (B-506), three health clinics of 29,868 square foot, 32,801 square foot and 32,780 square foot respectively (B-940, B-2010 and B-2050), and a 17,425 square foot health and education center (B-2850). The goal of the audit was to assist Bremerton in identifying and developing energy investment initiatives that achieved the federally required energy reductions.
- [Navy Bureau of Medicine, Facility Energy Audit, Naval Hospital Lemoore](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/navy-bureau-of-medicine-facility-energy-audit-naval-hospital-lemoore/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting conducted an energy assessment for Lemoore Naval Hospital in Lemoore, California in June 2013. There are 2 buildings in the scope of this project at this facility: a 200,749 square foot hospital and a 23,540 square foot health clinic. The goal of the audit was to assist Lemoore in identifying and developing energy investment initiatives that achieved the federally required energy reductions.
- [U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Facility Energy Assessment, Palo Alto Medical Center](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/u-s-department-of-veterans-affairs-facility-energy-assessment-palo-alto-medical-center/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting conducted a facility energy assessment (EA)) project for the VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, California in August 2014. There were 22 buildings in the scope of this project at the facility, 7 major and 14 minor buildings, encompassing a total of 1,080,712 square feet. The purpose of the EA program was to assist the VA Department in identifying cost effective energy and water conservation measures and thus fulfill the goal of reducing energy costs and the greenhouse gas footprint of this VA campus.
- [Joint Base Lewis-McChord](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/joint-base-lewis-mcchord/) - Our client was the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Abraxas Energy Consulting was contracted to perform an energy audit on 112 buildings consisting of barracks, office buildings, warehouses, convenience stores, vehicle maintenance shops, and others that constituted 1,921,798 square feet.
- [US Border Station](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/us-border-station/) - Our client was GSA Region 8. The location was a US Border Station in Montana consisting of 5 buildings comprising 12,000 square feet. The buildings include a main building, two garages, an office/firing range, and a water treatment plant. An ASHRAE Level II audit was conducted.
- [Veterans Hospital Texas](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/veterans-hospital-texas/) - Our client was a VA Hospital in Texas. The hospital campus had roughly 700,000 square feet.
- [Marine Corps Air Station Miramar: Energy Audits](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/miramar-marine-corps/) - Abraxas Energy Consulting conducted ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Audits and similarly scoped Water Audits for the Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar from October 2010 through January 2011. Eight buildings were selected for auditing, including a grocery mart, three office buildings and 4 aircraft hangars, totaling 700,101 square feet. The goal of the audit was to assist MCAS Miramar in achieving the EISA 2007 required 30% energy reductions by providing conservation measures with detailed descriptions, scopes and calculations that could then be executed using O&M, ECIP or other sources of funding.
- [Bozeman Fish Technology Center, USFWS Region 6: Region-wide Energy Audits](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/federal/usfws-region-6-energy-audit/) - The Bozeman Fish Technology Center is a 53,822 GSF Fish Research Center located in Bozeman, Montana. The Center consists of 15 buildings including office space, storage, laboratories, fish production and research buildings, as well as housing and a maintenance shop. Abraxas Energy Consulting conducted an ASHRAE Level II audit.
- [Yeshiva University: Utility Bill Analysis](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/commercial/yeshiva-university-utility-bill-analysis/) - Our client was Yeshiva University in New York City. The university had a crack facilities department, the best we have ever seen. However, every building has savings potential. They desired to track their utility bills with Metrix, our utility bill tracking system. We were there to train them in using the software.
- [Jefferson County Case Study](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/metrix-studies/jefferson-county/) - "Energy accounting is the backbone of the school district's energy management program. The detail I am able to bring to administrative meetings demonstrates a level of expertise and knowledge that was previously impossible to report on."- Jim Faes, Energy Educator
- [San Francisco Retail Store: Energy Audit/Retro-Commissioning](https://www.abraxasenergy.com/case-studies/commercial/san-francisco-retail-store/) - The client, a well-known national retailer in San Francisco, has a store that is comprised of 3 buildings which comprise over 1,000,000 square feet. Half is the selling floor and the remainder of the space is consists of stock rooms and storage. The buildings range from 8 to 11 stories tall. Over 1000 employees work during a typical day. The store spends over $2,000,000 in electricity alone each year. Our client desired to reduce their utility budget.

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