The construction and sustainability teams at MATC, who renovate both modern and historical buildings, are keenly aware of the maintenance efforts and energy expenditure requirements of keeping their facilities running. In recent years, the reduction of carbon emissions at their facilities has emerged as a top priority, and they have made the ambitious commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030. To achieve this goal, MATC hired HGA’s Madison, WI office to complete an Integrated Energy Master Plan (IEMP).
Integrated Energy Master Plans come in many flavors depending on the client, the status of their facilities, and goals, but the theory remains consistent across all client types: building systems and energy use are reviewed, energy reduction strategies are formed, associated costs are calculated, and strategies are laid out into a timeline amenable to the client. These timelines vary in aggressiveness but are often structured around equipment replacement and funding cycles, among other constraints.
Carbon emissions have emerged as an essential consideration in energy reduction plans like IEMP’s as institutions commit to carbon reduction goals and—more critically—attempt to meet them.