Case Study: Fort ZED - Creating The World's Largest Net Zero Energy District

Brendle Group is part of a team consisting of leading clean technology companies, businesses, and local government working to make Fort Collins, Colorado home to the world’s largest net zero energy district. Fort ZED is taking shape in downtown Fort Collins with an innovative mix of smart grid technology, demand management, renewable energy sources, and supportive public policies.

Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster

Brendle Group's President Judy Dorsey is founder and current Executive Director of the Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster, a mass-collaboration of clean energy companies, local governments, and institutions working together to promote clean energy in the region.

Clean Energy Cluster Website

Energy

In an era of increasing attention on energy consumption, Brendle Group’s broad expertise in energy technologies, renewable energy, efficiency measures, and strategic energy planning can address all of your energy management needs. Working closely with clients, we develop optimal energy solutions to maximize efficiency, cut costs, and adopt leading-edge technologies.

Energy Assessments

Brendle Group conducts preliminary to investment-grade energy assessments of a wide range of commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities, including manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, educational buildings, retail stores, and government institutions. We offer innovative efficiency strategies for many types of systems and equipment:

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls
Lighting equipment and controls
Motor and drive systems
Industrial processes, such as compressed air equipment controls and systems
Operational systems, including computer power management systems

Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Smart Grid

We also help our clients reduce energy use, implement renewable energy and smart grid technologies, benefit from cost savings, and take advantage of rebates and incentives by:

Developing and evaluating energy efficiency measures
Evaluating peak demand and load shifting strategies
Conducting energy modeling
Evaluating the feasibility of renewable energy and smart grid applications

Strategic Energy Programming and Planning

Brendle Group helps clients strategically plan and evaluate high-level energy programs and initiatives, from comprehensive energy plans to goal setting and funding for local and regional energy initiatives: