Beyond Efficiency Information

Beyond Efficiency is a certified woman-owned small business incorporated in 2009 with offices in Berkeley, Calif. and Jackson Hole, Wyo. Our mission is to empower people to create enduring human-centered buildings and communities. Our practical experience and pragmatic approach to solving design and engineering challenges set us apart from the rest, and we provide a full suite of technical services to help clients achieve their high-performance goals for commercial, educational, mixed-use, multifamily and single- family residential projects throughout the western U.S. Consulting + Engineering • Planning + design charettes / Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) • Whole-building energy modeling, envelope + HVAC systems optimization • Building enclosure durability analyses + detailing • Mechanical systems guidance + engineering • Zero energy calculations + design guidance • Existing building audits + benchmarking • Measurement + verification (M&V) • Indoor air quality optimization • Low-water plumbing design / non-potable water potential analyses • Specialized technical training for building professionals • Incentives + financing guidance Program Certifications + Support • LEED BD+C, ID+C, O+M • LEED for Homes Mid-Rise / GreenPoint Rated Multifamily / ENERGY STAR Highrise / Enterprise Green Communities • Passive House / ILFI Net Zero Energy / Living Building Challenge • California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) / California Utility Allowance Calculator (CUAC) • Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) • Title 24, CALGreen, IECC