Building efficiency assessment methodology

ADI developed a vendor‑independent Building Efficiency Assessment Methodology (BEAM) to quantify energy savings, emissions reductions, and retrofit economics across existing building portfolios. The work combined inductive benchmarking from comparable buildings, scenario‑based modeling, and conversion‑rate analysis to move retrofit decisions upstream without costly on‑site audits. Emphasis was placed on translating engineering outputs into CFO‑relevant metrics such as payback, cash flow, and project risk.

The client

Diversified industrial’s building energy efficiency business

The situation

High retrofit costs and lack of credible pre‑assessment tools limited private‑sector investment in building efficiency.

ADI’s contributions

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Vendor‑independent modeling framework

Developed a modular toolkit to benchmark energy use, emissions, and retrofit costs without on‑site surveys.

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Scenario‑based economic analysis

Modeled payback, cash flow, and conversion rates under multiple investment and adoption scenarios.

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Barrier reduction focus

Addressed structural, behavioral, and capital barriers that limit private‑sector retrofit uptake.

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Commercialization readiness

Designed phased validation, pilot testing, and market rollout to support large‑scale adoption.

Key outcomes

  • Enabled scalable, objective screening of retrofit opportunities, lowering barriers to investment and improving project conversion rates.
Client Results
ADI helped us quantify our target market size in a very methodical manner. They got up to speed very quickly on what we do, spending time with our team, technology, and markets to perform a thorough evaluation themselves.
Doug Moorehead President, FlexGen Power Systems

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