Planning, Programs & Research
We help define how building performance is measured, incentivized, and scaled — from technology assessment to compliance pathway design. Working at the intersection of building science and energy policy since 2013.
Three client types.
One area of expertise.
Our research and policy work connects building performance on the ground to the programs and codes that shape it at scale.
We support state energy agencies on code development, technology research, and program ideation — translating field experience into scalable policy.
- California Energy Commission
- Code change development
- Technology assessments
- Market research and analysis
We help IOUs design, evaluate, and improve energy efficiency programs — from measure development to savings analysis and workforce education.
- Southern California Edison
- California IOUs
- Program design and evaluation
- Demand-side management
We partner with regional organizations on building efficiency research, emerging technology pilots, and cross-jurisdictional program coordination.
- New Buildings Institute
- NEEA
- Seattle City Light
- Pacific Northwest programs
Four areas of work.
We assess emerging HVAC, envelope, and building control technologies — evaluating field performance, market readiness, and code pathway implications. Our research informs what gets incentivized next and how.
Performance assessment, sizing research, and cold-climate applicability for residential and commercial applications.
Advanced controls, demand response integration, and smart building technology evaluation.
Dynamic glazing, advanced insulation, and airtightness research for code and program development.
Phase change materials, thermal energy storage, and next-generation HVAC system assessments.
We help utilities and agencies design programs that actually move markets — from measure selection and incentive structure to savings verification and continuous improvement. We've worked on both the design and evaluation side.
Technical basis for new program measures — savings algorithms, baseline assumptions, and verification protocols.
Market gap analysis, new program concept development, and pilot design for emerging technologies.
Energy savings calculations, M&V protocol design, and program performance reporting.
Independent evaluation of program savings, market effects, and cost-effectiveness assessment.
We support code development at the state and national level — providing technical analysis, measure research, and compliance pathway modeling that informs what goes into the next code cycle.
Technical research and analysis supporting California's Title 24 energy code update cycles.
Research contributions and technical analysis for national model energy code development.
Modeling-based analysis of prescriptive and performance compliance pathway tradeoffs.
Technical support for jurisdictions developing local reach codes beyond statewide minimums.
We develop and deliver technical training for architects, engineers, contractors, and energy professionals — translating code requirements and building science into practical skills that stick.
Code compliance training for design teams, contractors, and building officials navigating California's energy code.
Hands-on training in building energy simulation tools for design and compliance applications.
Integrated design training for architecture and engineering teams targeting net zero and LEED.
Tailored training programs for utilities, agencies, and professional organizations.
Agency & utility partners.
Title 24 code development support, technology research, and energy efficiency measure analysis for California's primary energy agency.
Program design, measure development, and savings analysis for California's major investor-owned utilities.
Energy efficiency program support, technology assessment, and workforce education for SCE's commercial programs.
Research partnership on high-performance building design, net zero energy, and advanced building technology.
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance — regional program research and market transformation support.
Energy efficiency program design and technology research for Seattle's municipal electric utility.
and presentations.
Our research work is documented — peer-reviewed papers, agency reports, conference presentations, and technical guidance documents spanning code development, technology assessment, and program design.
Planning a program, researching
a technology, or updating a code?
We bring building-level technical depth to policy-scale questions. Tell us what you're working on and we'll scope from there.