ATLANTA, GA · ENERGY
Commercial energy audits in Atlanta.
Flux Facility runs ASHRAE Level 2 commercial energy audits on Atlanta buildings, so owners hit their CBEEO deadline and get a ranked list of fixes worth paying for.
Find the waste before you buy the upgrade.
Most commercial buildings are paying for energy they never use. A proper commercial energy audit puts numbers on it: where the waste is, what the fix costs, and what it returns. From there, efficiency consultants sequence the upgrades so the cheap wins pay for the big ones.
The audit also tells you when the answer is bigger than efficiency. High demand charges point at battery storage; aging equipment points at a mechanical replacement that pays back in utility savings. Either way, you decide with real numbers on the table.
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What does Atlanta's CBEEO require from commercial building owners?
A commercial energy audit is a system-by-system review of how an Atlanta commercial building uses energy, and for many owners here it is also the law. The Atlanta City Council passed the Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance on April 20, 2015. Atlanta wrote the rule because buildings drive the city's energy use. City figures show 66% of Atlanta's energy use comes from the building stock, and that stock accounts for 58% of the city's CO2 emissions. A good audit turns that into a short list of fixes you can price and schedule.
When is my Atlanta commercial building energy audit due?
Your audit year is set by the last digit of your Atlanta Building ID. If the ABID is 22694, the building is due in 2024, then 2034, then 2044. Audits are due by December 31 of that compliance year. Buildings with an ABID ending in 5 faced a December 31, 2025 deadline. Check your ABID first, then book the auditor early. Audits need advance planning and specialists, so a December scramble rarely ends well. If you think your building qualifies for an exemption, the city takes exemption forms at buildingefficiency@atlantaga.gov.
Auditor vetting checklist
How to pick a commercial energy audit firm in Atlanta
- Ask every firm for a sample ASHRAE Level 2 energy audit report before you sign. Report quality varies a lot between vendors. - Compare each sample against the scope of work in the City of Atlanta energy audit guide, then rank the firms on the deliverable. - Confirm the audit follows ASHRAE Standard 211-2018, which sets the minimum performance level for a Level 2 audit. - Confirm a qualified professional performs the audit, the way the ordinance requires. - Ask who files your results to the City of Atlanta through the Department of Energy Asset Score Tool.
PROJECT PLANNING
Why does Atlanta require commercial building energy audits?
Passed in 2015 · ORDINANCE Atlanta City Council passed the Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance unanimously on April 20, 2015. 20% by 2030 · TARGET The ordinance is built to cut commercial energy use 20% by 2030 across the city's covered buildings. 50% carbon cut · EMISSIONS It also aims to cut carbon emissions 50% from 2013 levels. Power to Change · CITY GOALS The city plans 100% clean energy for municipal operations by 2025 and citywide by 2035. Expect rules to tighten, not loosen. Money stays local · SAVINGS The Mayor's Office of Resilience found the ordinance can produce hundreds of millions of dollars in benefits to the private sector.
WHAT WE HANDLE
Everything under the energy door.
MANAGEMENT
Benchmarking vs audit
Does a commercial energy audit replace Atlanta benchmarking?
Benchmarking is yearly · ANNUAL You track energy and water use and report it to the city each year. That report does not satisfy the audit rule. Covered buildings do it once every 10 years. Fixes are not forced · OPTIONAL Audit recommendations are not currently mandatory in Atlanta. They are still where the long-term utility savings sit. Book it early · SCHEDULING Energy audits and retro-commissioning need advance planning and specialists. Start months before your December 31 date.
BEFORE YOU BUY
What to have ready for a commercial energy audit in Atlanta
- Your Atlanta Building ID, since the last digit sets your audit year.
- Energy and water use for the previous calendar year, the same data your benchmarking report uses.
- A current equipment list: chillers, rooftop units, boilers, lighting, and controls.
- Roof and mechanical room access hours, plus a site contact who knows the building.
- Lease terms that decide who pays for upgrades and who signs off on them.
- Any exemption paperwork you plan to file with the city's building efficiency office.
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QUESTIONS
Straight answers.
Which Atlanta commercial buildings need an ASHRAE Level 2 energy audit?
Buildings covered by the Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance. The ordinance sets a 10-year audit cycle and allows exemptions, which you request on the city's exemption form sent to buildingefficiency@atlantaga.gov.
What standard do commercial energy audits in Atlanta follow?
ASHRAE Standard 211. The 211-2018 version sets the minimum performance level for a Level 2 commercial building energy audit, and Atlanta's ordinance points to it directly.
Do I have to make the repairs an Atlanta energy audit recommends?
No. The recommendations from a CBEEO audit are not currently mandatory. Owners who act on them do it for the long-term utility savings, not for compliance.
How do I submit my Atlanta commercial energy audit to the city?
Required information goes to the City of Atlanta through the Department of Energy Asset Score Tool. Confirm your audit firm handles that filing before you hire them.
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Find the waste in your building.
The audit is free to scope, and most audits find their fee several times over. Tell us about the building and we'll price yours.
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