Building Energy Retrofit: compare the models.
Look at the operating differences before comparing financial projections.
Back to all building energy retrofit models| Model | Earns from | Capacity constraints | Key distinction |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Site Instrumented Energy Survey | Completed visit | Crew time including travel and site access | Dispatched execution carries travel and access costs without requiring a full retail premises. |
| Turnkey Physical Building Retrofit | Accepted project or work milestone | Procurement lead times, installation crews and site schedule | The operator bears integrated supply and installation responsibility. |
| Retrofit Installation Subcontractor | Accepted work unit, milestone or billed hour | Trade crew availability and project access | Contracted scope and material ownership differ from selling a complete turnkey project. |
| Dedicated Building Optimization Team | Client contract-month, billed hour or service unit | Required shift coverage and agreed service levels | The paying customer is the host organization and the operator supplies defined physical coverage. |
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Use consistent periods, geographic assumptions, owner labor treatment and financing assumptions. These operating descriptions are not a profitability ranking.
Understand financial assumptions