Keyur

1. Energy Modeling & Simulation

• Software Mastery: Advanced proficiency in IESVE, DesignBuilder, EnergyPlus, RETScreen for creating complex thermal simulations.

• Model Types: Expertise in creating Reference vs. Proposed models for code compliance and Calibrated models for real-world utility alignment.

• Compliance Standards: Deep knowledge of OBC, NECB (2017), ASHRAE 90.1/90.2, and the Toronto Green Standard (TGS).

• Incentive Programs: Proven track record in securing approvals for CMHC MLI Select (achieving up to 73% GHG reductions), Savings by Design (Enbridge), High Performance New Construction, and SaveONenergy.

2. Energy Auditing & Technical Assessment

• ASHRAE Levels I, II, & III: Extensive experience leading and supporting audits across residential, commercial, and industrial  facilities.

• Diagnostic Testing: Specialized in Blower Door testing for airtightness and air leakage quantification.

• Site Evaluation: Conducting comprehensive site visits to inventory HVAC, lighting, and domestic hot water (DHW) systems, and performing in-place comfort measurements (temp/humidity/lux).

3. Sustainable Design & Decarbonization Strategy

• Net Zero & Carbon Neutrality: Providing design-phase input to transition buildings toward Net Zero Energy/Carbon targets.

• Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs): Identifying and quantifying the ROI for advanced measures such as Air-Source VRF, Ground-Source Heat Pumps (GSHP), Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV), and high-performance envelopes.

• Portfolio Management: Developing large-scale Energy Conservation and Demand Management (ECDM) Plans for municipalities.

4. Data Analysis & Verification

• Utility Analysis: Performing normalized baseline assessments using multi-year historical data.

• M&V: Conducting Measurement and Verification to ensure post-construction or post-retrofit performance aligns with theoretical models.

• GHG Quantification: Specialist in calculating carbon footprint reductions and greenhouse gas intensity improvements.

5. Sector-Specific Experience

• Multi-Unit Residential: Affordable housing, seniors villages, and large-scale residential portfolios.

• Industrial/Process: Energy assessments for manufacturing facilities involving production equipment and specialty chemical processes.

• Institutional/Municipal: Auditing high-energy assets like arenas, swimming pools, fire halls, and corporate building stocks.