Environmental performance of green building systems

ADI conducted parameterized life‑cycle assessments of major green building assessment systems using hybrid life‑cycle inventory methods and EPA TRACI impact categories. The analysis explicitly modeled construction materials, energy use, and system boundaries to compare LEED, ASHRAE, and IgCC pathways against a baseline commercial building. Sensitivity and uncertainty analyses were used to isolate which building features most strongly influence environmental outcomes.

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Policymakers lacked consistent, quantitative evidence on how green building standards translate into environmental performance.

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Applied hybrid LCI methods to capture both process‑level and economy‑wide impacts.

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Modeled LEED, ASHRAE, and IgCC requirements against a common reference building.

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Tested uncertainty in materials, energy use, and system boundaries to identify dominant drivers.

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Translated technical LCA results into insights usable for standards development and regulation.

  • Provided a defensible basis to compare green building systems and identify features with the largest lifecycle impact.
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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Sustainability assessment for electric utilities

ADI assessed how sustainability priorities are influencing actual capital allocation across electric utilities, with a focus on transmission, distribution, and grid digitalization. The work drew on utility‑level benchmarks covering decarbonization targets, resilience investments, and governance structures, supplemented by interviews with sustainability and planning leaders. Emphasis was placed on distinguishing aspirational ESG commitments from areas driving […]

Distributed gas‑based generation assessment

ADI benchmarked distributed generation technologies using a structured index covering cost, efficiency, emissions, scalability, and regulatory fit. The framework was informed by interviews with utilities, regulators, and technology providers to reflect real‑world deployment constraints. Findings were used to rank options for grid support applications rather than treating distributed generation as a monolithic solution. The client […]

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 […]

EV and charging infrastructure market assessment

ADI evaluated the North American EV and charging infrastructure market using bottom‑up forecasts of vehicle stock, charger deployment, power demand, and capital investment through 2030. The analysis differentiated Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging economics, incorporating policy scenarios, utility participation models, and EPC cost structures. Particular attention was paid to fleet charging economics […]

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 […]

Small-scale LNG market assessment

To assess market entry potential for modular energy systems, ADI evaluated the deployment of small-scale LNG (ssLNG) for industrial and transportation applications. The research addressed infrastructure constraints in off-grid regions and evaluated the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of modular gas systems against traditional diesel power. Competitive analysis included a review of modular technology providers […]

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