{"id":5396,"date":"2020-07-30T15:49:18","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T15:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/?p=5396"},"modified":"2020-09-30T20:06:59","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T20:06:59","slug":"adding-the-eui-to-an-rfp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/adding-the-eui-to-an-rfp\/","title":{"rendered":"Adding the EUI to an RFP"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Adam McMillen<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s becoming more and more common for owners to\u00a0<\/span>include energy performance\u00a0<\/span>requirements<\/span>\u00a0in their RFPs<\/span>\u00a0by<\/span>\u00a0specifying a maximum energy use intensity<\/span>\u00a0(EUI)<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 a seemingly small addition, but one that has larger implications for design<\/span>\u00a0teams. To achieve the best outcomes, owners should include language in their RFPs that enforces the goals they hope to achieve. Sample language<\/span>, based on the approach an owner wishes to take, includes:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s critical to talk to owners about any measured performance targets<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>as they plan their budget<\/span>. The goal is not achieved on day one<\/span>\u00a0\u2013<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>i<\/span>t\u2019s often a one<\/span>–<\/span>\u00a0to two<\/span>–<\/span>year process<\/span>\u00a0of working with owners and operators to bring the project to the expected performance level<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Putting\u00a0<\/span>E<\/span>UI requirement<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>in an RFP allows\u00a0<\/span>design firms to sho<\/span>w<\/span>case the high-value services that differentiate them from the comp<\/span>etition<\/span>\u00a0and how they will<\/span>\u00a0collaborate with the rest of the team to create a truly high-performance building for the owner.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n