What We Do
Energy management services for buildings that perform.
Covering everything from regulated benchmarking and energy audits to commissioning, M&V, and efficiency design. Based in Toronto, serving buildings across North America.
Energy Audits
We offer data-driven virtual audits that can diagnose issues without a visit, which can then inform on-site audits and inspections. From there, we conduct comprehensive ASHRAE-level audits that go beyond the checklist. We look at your building's mechanical, electrical, and envelope systems to find where energy is being wasted and where the real savings opportunities are. Our audits give you a clear, prioritized roadmap with practical recommendations ranked by payback and impact.
"We were on a district energy system with heating, hot water and chilled water provided to the hotel and our tenants. Alert used meter and BAS data to identify opportunities for us to improve our efficiency and manage our sub metering billing with our tenants. When they visited the building, they found additional opportunities for us to reduce our mechanical and electrical costs. Highly recommend Alert to address the energy management needs of your building."
James, Director of Facilities, Las Vegas
Energy Benchmarking & Compliance
Cities across North America now require large buildings to annually report energy and water consumption. The process is jurisdiction-specific, deadline-driven, and carries real penalties for non-compliance. We handle the full process, from utility data collection through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager submission, so you can stay compliant without pulling your team off their core responsibilities.
For a deep dive into our benchmarking process and city-specific expertise, visit our dedicated benchmarking page. See our benchmarking service in detail
"We were facing an overwhelming volume of government-mandated benchmarking requirements across our portfolio. Alert Energy assumed full responsibility for the reporting process, allowing our team to refocus on core operational priorities without distraction."
-- Susan, Facilities Manager, Multi-Site Big Box Retailer, Atlanta
Commissioning & Building Testing
Whether it is new construction commissioning, retro-commissioning of existing systems, or ongoing commissioning to maintain performance, we verify that your building's systems are installed correctly and operating as designed. We work with your engineering and construction teams to identify deficiencies, test performance, and document results, ensuring your building delivers on its design intent from day one and continues to perform over time.
"Alert Energy consistently demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and transparency across a range of construction projects, including new builds, tenant improvements, and expansions. Their collaborative approach with our tenants, identifying issues and developing mutually agreeable solutions, was particularly noteworthy. This process not only yielded optimal outcomes in the moment but also resulted in long-term cost efficiencies. A decade later, the mechanical and solar hot water systems they installed continue to perform reliably."
-- David, Building Developer and Owner, Toronto
Measurement & Verification
Good energy decisions start with good data. We apply IPMVP (International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol) standards to measure the real impact of your energy projects. Whether you need baseline metering, sub-metering analysis, or post-retrofit verification, we make sure the numbers are right and that you can prove the savings you are achieving. Our M&V work also supports benchmarking compliance, utility incentive applications, and internal reporting.
"Alert Energy stepped in and untangled a mess with our metering that let us go back and recover over $200K in utility costs from tenants. And that wasn't even the main event."
William, Director of Facilities, New York
Energy Efficiency Design
From lighting retrofits and HVAC optimization to building envelope improvements, we design energy efficiency upgrades that make sense for your building and your budget. Every property has unique constraints, whether it is a heritage building where aesthetics matter, a retail space with specific operational hours, or a residential complex with tenant comfort requirements. We tailor our recommendations to fit.
"Alert untangled a complicated mess with the metering and controls of a recently purchased building. They proposed a solution by recommissioning and upgrading the systems to improve building efficiency and energy cost recovery processes at our facility."
Joe, SVP of Business Development, Data Center and Government Facilities, Toronto
Energy Procurement & Bill Management
Energy is one of the largest operating costs for any building. We help you make smarter decisions about how you buy and use energy, from procurement strategy and rate analysis to program design and evaluation (EM&V). Whether you are evaluating a new energy supply contract, designing a demand response program, or planning a major capital investment in energy infrastructure, we bring the analytical rigor to help you understand the true costs and returns.
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