Commercial Energy Audits from the Business Efficiency Experts in Central New York
We audit the building, measure what the envelope and the equipment are costing you, and give you a plan to help with your building's energy efficiency. The audit is always free.
- 5.0★ on Google
- Approved National Grid contractor
- Every audit is free
- Paperwork filed for you
Signs your building needs an audit
Does your building do any of these?
Tap what sounds familiar. Each one becomes a line in your message to us, and we will tell you what it usually means.
What it costs
What the audit costs, and what the incentive pays toward the work
The audit is always free. The National Grid incentive applies to the work.
The audit
Free
Every commercial energy audit we do is free, whatever the size of your building.
The work
70%
Of project cost through the National Grid Small Business Energy Efficiency Program, for a National Grid electric or gas account in the business name.
85%
Of project cost for a building in a designated disadvantaged community, same program.
CAPPED AT $150,000 PER PROJECT
The audit: always free
Free
Every commercial energy audit we do is free, whatever the size of your building.
The work: the National Grid incentive
70%
Of project cost through the National Grid Small Business Energy Efficiency Program, for a National Grid electric or gas account in the business name.
85%
Of project cost for a building in a designated disadvantaged community, same program.
Capped at $150,000 per project
SAVINGS AFTER EVERY AUDIT
You save at all three stages, starting before you spend anything
Finding the problem, fixing it, and running the building afterward. The cost comes down at every one of them, and the first costs nothing at all.
Before you spend anything
$0
The audit itself
The audit is always free, whatever the size of the business.
When the work is done
Mostly covered
The efficiency fixes
The National Grid incentive pays most of the project cost for the measures it covers, so your share is the smaller part.
Every month after that
Lower bills each month
What the building costs to run
Air sealing, insulation and right-sized equipment keep paying once the incentive paperwork is closed.
What gets inspected
Pick a part of your building. Here is what we check there.
For most small-to-midsize commercial buildings the on-site portion takes one to two hours. Nothing has to shut down while we do it, and if work is needed, your written estimate shows your cost after the incentive.
- Roof assembly and insulation
- Wall insulation and assemblies
- Roof-to-wall joints and penetrations
How we check it
We look at insulation levels and where the assemblies are failing. In very cold or very hot weather, a thermal camera can also help show where heat is leaving through the roof and walls.
- Windows and glazing
- Entry doors and loading doors
- Ventilation and air curtains
How we check it
Doorways, loading areas and service penetrations are where a commercial building leaks that a house does not. We check every one on the walkthrough.
- Foundation and slab edge
- Pipe insulation
How we check it
Part of the envelope inspection: we record where the foundation and slab edge are moving air, and note pipe runs that need insulation.
- Heating and cooling equipment
- General condition and age
- Visible efficiency level
How we check it
A visual inspection of your heating and cooling equipment, to get a sense of its general condition and efficiency level.
- Twelve to twenty-four months of National Grid bills
How we check it
Before the site visit, we read your electric and gas bills against the building's square footage and hours of operation. That sets the baseline everything else is measured against.
Ready to book the walkthrough? Nothing has to shut down, and we will give you a plan to help with your building's energy efficiency.
The work
We handle it all, from audit to installation
One scope, one schedule, one point of contact, and we file the incentive paperwork.
Roof and wall insulation
Brought up to a specification the program will pay toward, not just topped up.
Air sealing and duct sealing
Roof-to-wall joints, penetrations, loading areas and the distribution losses nobody sees.
Windows and doors
Commercial glazing, entry doors and loading doors, measured and sealed for the opening you actually have.
Roof and ventilation work
Roof repair, restoration or replacement and the ventilation that keeps the assembly dry.
Swipe for all four
Who we work with
Buildings we work in
Small to midsize commercial properties across Onondaga, Oswego, Oneida, Cayuga, Cortland and Madison counties.
- Office buildings
- Retail spaces
- Multi-unit properties
- Light industrial buildings
- Mixed-use facilities
Reviews
What our customers say
I would like to commend both individuals for their excellent work ethic, professionalism, and outstanding manners. They were courteous, respectful, and highly informative throughout our interaction. …
Giriwar Sookram · Google review
Kaden and jack are awesome very professional and knowledgeable in describing details of the job and went above and beyond in cleaning and tune up
Thomas Maloy · Google review
I had a great Experience with this company right from the start. Mick came out and gave me an estimate – very professional and knowledgeable on the whole process. …
Kelly Kerr · Google review
I had a great experience with this company from start to finish! … My windows look amazing, and you can tell they take pride in what they do. Excellent customer service and attention to detail made the whole experience stress-free.
Rachel Ohara · Google review
Had 5 windows replaced and I couldn’t be happier. Tyree did a wonderful job explaining the entire process from start to finish. They were extremely neat, removed all the old windows and vacuumed the entire work area.
Mary Ellen Sigbieny · Google review
What an amazing company. The staff came in and did excellent job .They were efficient and cleaned everything up .I would recommend this company to everyone
Lisa Nora · Google review
Example
What it could look like for a building like yours
Before
After
An example Central New York building, start to finish
Illustrative example of common issues we see in Central New York commercial buildings.
Questions
Questions Central New York building owners ask us
What does a commercial energy audit include?
A full inspection of the building envelope, meaning walls, roof, windows, doors and foundation, a review of your utility bills over the past twelve to twenty-four months, and a look at your HVAC equipment and insulation levels. We go over what we find with you, and if work is needed, you get a written estimate along with the incentives that apply.
How long does a commercial energy audit take?
For most small-to-midsize commercial buildings the on-site portion takes between one and two hours. The utility data review happens before we arrive, and we go over what we found with you.
What does it cost?
Nothing. Commercial energy audits are always free. If work is needed, your written estimate shows your share after the National Grid incentive.
What rebates and incentives are available for commercial energy upgrades in New York?
Patriot is an approved contractor for the National Grid Small Business Energy Efficiency Program, which pays most of the project cost for the measures it covers. The tiers and the cap are in the cost section above, and when you reach out we will tell you which applies to your building.
What type of commercial buildings do you work with?
Small to midsize commercial properties across Central New York, including office buildings, retail spaces, multi-unit properties, light industrial buildings and mixed-use facilities.
Do you have to shut the building down?
No. The walkthrough happens while the building operates normally. We schedule around your hours.
Who handles the incentive paperwork?
We do. We put together the program application from what we find on the audit and submit it for you.
Is this the same as a home energy audit?
The method overlaps, the programs do not. Residential work runs through NYSERDA's EmPower+ and Comfort Home programs. Commercial work runs through National Grid. If you own a one- to four-family rental, start with the home energy audit page.