Unlock the benefits of utility optimization
Optimizing the use of utilities can lead to many positive outcomes, from reducing costs, waste and pollutants to increasing building resiliency and market value.
To unlock these benefits, building managers need insights to understand their building’s resource consumption and opportunities to reduce it. We offer comprehensive services, including audits, commissioning, benchmarks, validation and certification, to help you understand and improve your facilities’ resource consumption and waste management.
40%
The percentage of total energy use that is attributable to buildings in the U.S. (Source)
$141 billion
The estimated energy cost across the 5.9 million commercial buildings the U.S. as of 2018. (Source)
35%
The average energy savings in ENERGY STAR® certified buildings as compared to typical buildings. (Source)
20%-30%
The percentage of construction waste currently being recycled in the U.S. (Source)
We help asset owners and managers and ESG/EHS managers to:
Substantiate your waste reduction claims
Recognize efforts to manage waste responsibly with clearly defined validations.
Meet smart energy program requirements
Evaluate smart products against smart energy program certification requirements.
Optimize building performance
Reduce resource consumption and utility costs and improve operating performance.
Our capabilities for utility management and optimization
Energy Services for Buildings
As energy requirements and expectations change, understand the performance of your buildings. We offer comprehensive services to support energy efficiency and occupant health in existing buildings, new construction projects and major renovations.
Water Product Certification
Green building rating systems, such as LEED, give buildings points for water conservation measures. From rainwater catchment to water efficiency and EPA WaterSense, we offer services that can help you demonstrate your commitment to the environment.
Waste Management
Vague definitions and undefined procedures can make it difficult to qualify and quantify waste reduction. Our Zero Waste to Landfill and Landfill Waste Diversion claim validations recognize your efforts to manage waste in environmentally responsible ways.
Energy Systems
Certified smart home energy management systems allow users to control the use of products and devices from a centralized management system. We can evaluate whether your smart appliances meet the requirements of official smart energy programs.
Meet our experts
“Future-proofing a building means preparing for a new norm. UL Solutions Healthy Buildings services help our customers design differently so they can maximize the value and resiliency of their property while meeting rising expectations for better health and wellness in the built environment.”
Joel Ritschel, CxA, LEED® AP, CBCP®, CEA™, REP™, Fitwel® Ambassador
Director, Healthy Buildings
Services and tools for utility management and optimization
Energy Services for Healthy Buildings
Look at key health-related aspects of buildings, and identify areas for optimization in accordance with energy usage and sustainability goals.
Zero Waste to Landfill Validation
Promote your waste reduction claims with clearly defined and carefully vetted validations so your customers understand their significance.
ENERGY STAR® Smart Home Energy Management Systems Testing and Certification
We can evaluate your smart appliances and products against requirements of smart energy programs including the ENERGY STAR® Smart Home Energy Management Systems (SHEMS) program.
Unlock the benefits of utility use optimization
Get insights from UL Solutions to understand your building’s resource consumption and opportunities to reduce it.
Explore our other capabilities for buildings and construction
Safer Building Products and Systems
Demonstrate the safety and compliance of building products and systems across HVAC/R, wire and cable, lighting, appliances and ESS.
Building Infrastructure Safety and Performance
Demonstrate the safety and compliance of building infrastructure through code compliance, fire safety, testing and inspection services.
More Sustainable Building Materials and Construction
Stand out in a growing market through environmental product certifications that satisfy the buildings and construction industry.
Healthy and Sustainable Buildings
Tools, frameworks and guidance to help you address health and sustainability metrics and achieve third-party green building certifications.
Smart and Secure Building Technologies
Access accurate performance data that guides strategic improvement to maximize sustainable operations.
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