MARKETS

Commercial

Industry

Government

Healthcare

Education

Utilities

 

EXPERTISE

Scopes 1, 2 + 3 Carbon Footprinting/Reporting

ENERGY STAR Building Certifications

LEED Project Management + Building Cerfifications

 

Combining the Strengths of Engineering and Energy Services

Since the founding of Practical Energy Solutions (PES) in 2006, our team has had a singular focus: reducing energy consumption in government buildings, educational institutions, and commercial facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region. We grew from a company that performed operational assessments and energy audits of commercial buildings, to a company with a broad base of services for the energy sector.

PES is now a part of Spotts, Stevens and McCoy (SSM). For more than 90 years, SSM has worked with local communities, industries, educational, health care and government clients to enhance the quality of life for the people touched by our work. As a recognized leader in Municipal Engineering and Engineering Consulting, we've assisted our clients in the planning, growth, and well-being of their communities. We provide a full range of engineering services, covering all municipal engineering services and more. Our staff of engineers, planners, geologists, surveyors and landscape architects integrates technologies with sound engineering judgment and experience to meet our clients’ needs.

 

Energy efficiency.

When it comes to energy management, our Energy and Sustainability Services team is here for you. We’re committed to healthy, efficient, and comfortable buildings. Our energy professionals look at sustainability at the core of the project rather than the peripheral. Whether you are experiencing equipment issues, need to replace your HVAC or lighting system, or are interested in practical and creative energy efficiency, renewable energy, green building certification, or campus-wide strategic energy planning services, we can take your project from beginning to end. We are mindful of the need for a sustainable energy future and believe it is important to have a positive impact on our environment and our communities.

Evaluations

  • Energy Benchmarking

  • Energy Audits (ASHRAE I, II, III) and Operational/System Assessments

  • Building Energy Simulation Modeling

Energy Consulting

  • Energy Audits (ASHRAE I, II, and III)

  • Building Simulation Modeling

  • Operational/System Assessments

  • Strategic Energy Planning and Implementation

  • ROI/Feasibility Studies for Capital Projects and Renewable Energy Systems

  • Benchmarking Studies

  • HVAC Design and Sequencing

Strategic and Technical Advising

  • Municipal Specification/Bidding Packages and Contractor Selection

  • HVAC and Lighting Design

  • ROI/Feasibility Studies for Capital and Renewable Energy Projects

  • Grant/Loan/Incentive Management

  • Energy Measurement and Verification

  • Thermographic/IR Studies

  • Renewable Energy Systems Analysis, Proposal Reviews

  • Energy Efficiency Project Analysis, Proposal Reviews

  • Energy Project Grant Writing

Energy Education and Awareness

  • Energy Conservation Education Programs

  • Energy Cost and Consumption Tracking/Analysis

  • K-12 Energy + Sustainability Education Programs