P2S ENERGY SERVICES : CREATING VALUE FOR CLIENTS ACROSS ALL OUR MARKETS
Our Energy Market contains one of our most dynamic and expansive suite of services , ranging from energy audits at hospitals to electrification at ports , energy and decarbonization master plans for university campuses , and so much more . Responsible energy use is one of the primary ways organizations can lower operational carbon emissions . But the benefits aren ’ t just for the environment ; with the current spike in energy prices , greater efficiency can lead to lower energy costs for clients .
P2S advises and guides clients so that they can successfully achieve their energy and greenhouse gas emission goals . We design new and retrofitted energy-efficient facilities , provide energy and decarbonization audits and pinpoint the best energy conservation measures . But beyond that , we work to spread awareness of the benefits and possibilities of sustainable design .
Energy Market Leader , Taraneh Shoorideh , is an experienced energy auditor and modeler , controls specialist and HVAC designer . She has considerable experience in the education , government , and commercial sectors . We spoke to Taraneh to gain insight into how energy services deliver a significant return on investment , upfront costs and means of financing energy projects and the future of energyefficient design and energy conservation measures .
What can you tell us about the energy team at P2S ? How are you structured ?
Taraneh Shoorideh : P2S has two different energy groups . Groups 21 and 22 are both energy groups , but in addition to them , we have multiple energy services experts embedded in other teams throughout the company . Our client base for energy services has grown recently due to California and Washington state energy and Greenhouse Gas ( GHG ) emission goals and also just from organizations evaluating their environmental , social , and governance ( ESG ) goals . We have a broad base of energy experts across our various disciplines . Our Seattle and San Diego offices also have energy experts on staff . As part of some recent internal restructuring , many experienced energy services staff spread to other teams . We have energy experts in the
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K-12 , higher education , healthcare , ports and more . And even though these staff members are dispersed throughout P2S , they still collaborate regularly with the catch-all teams . It ’ s a great way to spread energy and decarbonization expertise laterally throughout P2S .
What type of projects does your team typically engage in ?
TS : We really do work with clients in every market . Clients can range from private manufacturing to K-12 school districts to CSU and UC campuses , community colleges , private universities , and everything else we do . This is because facility owners are always looking for ways to reduce energy consumption , costs or GHG emission , no matter what market they ’ re in .
The type of projects we do include a lot of planning and programming to reduce energy consumption , increase onsite zero-carbon generation and deliver battery storage capabilities . These projects focus on reducing costs and greenhouse gas emissions and giving owners more control over the built environment .
We also provide a lot of energy audits for our clients . Depending on client needs , we can provide ASHRAE level 1 to level 3 energy audits with cost of ownership and life cycle analysis to guide owners ’ decisions for their future energy and carbon goals .
Which energy services are most currently in demand among your clients ?
TS : We operate in two states that are trailblazers when it comes to energy use and greenhouse gas reductions . The energy market encompasses decarbonization and electrification , two of Washington and California ’ s most significant statewide initiatives . From the very top , we see a lot of movement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions which ties in very closely with energy consumption . Demand for decarbonization and electrification services has soared as organizations try to meet their energy and GHG goals . Some are even setting more ambitious goals than what Washington state or California require .