Many business owners are looking for ways to make their properties more energy efficient. High commercial heating and cooling costs erode the bottom line, and are often accompanied by comfort issues.
The Fifth Fuel works on a variety of energy-saving projects, including condominiums, apartment buildings, restaurants, and strip malls. We work with businesses to create an energy management plan, that results in lower energy bills with decreased use of commercial HVAC systems.
The Benefits of Commercial Energy Upgrades
- Greater comfort from more even temperatures
- Higher indoor air quality
- Lower energy costs
- Less dust and pollen, and fewer insects
- Fewer greenhouse gas emissions
Make efficiency part of your energy management plan.
Our commercial and multifamily team offers top-quality services!
703-368-1479Start with a Commercial Energy Audit
A Fifth Fuel energy auditor comes out to a property and interviews facility managers, inspects lighting, air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment, controls, air compressors, water consuming equipment, and anything else that uses energy. The auditor will then develop a list of energy conservation measures (ECMs) that can reduce energy usage and costs. Depending on the level of building energy audit, the auditor will then estimate the savings potential for each measure, and the costs associated with implementing them. Some measures may take decades to pay for themselves, while others will start paying for themselves within months.
A Customized Approach to Energy Conservation
The Fifth Fuel specialists take a whole-building approach to energy efficiency, providing the greatest return on energy-saving projects. We use a variety of tools, including an infrared camera and a blower door test, to provide valuable insights into how a building is performing. The Fifth Fuel takes a customized approach to every property, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Commercial Insulation Solutions
Insulation typically settles over time, becoming thinner and degraded. Many commercial buildings aren’t properly insulated to keep the cold out in the winter and heat out in the summer. Insulation is very important in Northern Virginia and Metro DC for maintaining even indoor temperatures and preventing drafts.
The Fifth fuel conducts energy evaluations of commercial properties with an infrared camera and a blower door to identify cost-saving opportunities. The energy efficiency experts at The Fifth Fuel can identify areas with insufficient insulation and help prioritize energy-saving improvements.
The Fifth Fuel uses spray foam, fiberglass, and cellulose insulation to promote energy conservation. It can be applied in the walls, ceiling, and floor over unconditioned spaces. Upgrading insulation is a very cost-effective way to cut energy bills, especially when combined with air sealing.
Commercial Air Sealing
Air leaks into businesses through the exterior walls, windows, doors, and other openings. Unfortunately, leaks waste energy and cause utility cost hikes. A properly sealed business, combined with effective insulation, can dramatically cut energy costs and environmental impact.
Leading Energy Efficiency Contractor
The Fifth Fuel has highly skilled energy efficiency technicians with extensive experience in insulating and air sealing apartment buildings, restaurants, condominiums, office buildings, and strip malls. We are a locally owned and operated business in Northern Virginia, with thirty years in business through our parent company.
