Colorado Energy Compliance & Audits

Energy Audits & Energize Denver Compliance for Colorado Buildings

Star Mountain helps commercial and industrial building owners cut utility costs, verify their data, and stay ahead of Colorado's energy regulations, without the headache.

ASHRAE Member Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) Registered Energize Denver Service Provider Registered Efficiency Works Service Provider
What We Do

Services Built for Compliance and Savings

From benchmarking to full ASHRAE Level 1 and Level 2 audits, we handle the technical work so you can focus on your building.

Energy Benchmarking

Track and report your building's performance against Colorado compliance targets.

Data Verification

Complete your Energize Denver Data Verification report accurately and on time.

Energy Audits

ASHRAE Level 1 and Level 2 audits for commercial and industrial facilities.

Compliance Planning

Stay ahead of Building Performance Colorado and Energize Denver deadlines.

Proven Track Record

Companies We've Worked With

Building owners, property managers, and utilities across Colorado trust Star Mountain with their energy compliance and efficiency.

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Energize Denver compliance project
Energize Denver

Compliance with Zero Capital Cost

Completed a Data Verification report for a Colorado facility, then built a compliance plan that required no installed measures. By switching to the correct pathway and target and applying the right credits, the building reached compliance at no capital cost.

ASHRAE Level 2 audit project
ASHRAE Level 2 Audit

Historic Multifamily Property

Audited a historic multifamily building already at the maximum 42% EUI reduction. Identified 6 measures saving nearly $6,000 per year, bringing the property into compliance with a total payback of just 3 years.

Compliance planning project
Compliance Planning

6-Property Portfolio Roadmap

Built an individual compliance roadmap for a customer with six properties, turning chaos and stress into a clear, organized plan for each building.

Colorado Energy Programs

We Know the Local Requirements

Whether you fall under the statewide Colorado Building Performance Standards or Denver's Energize Denver ordinance, the rules are detailed and the deadlines are real. We make sure your property stays compliant.

Colorado Building Performance Standards

Colorado's statewide BPS program (under HB21-1286) applies to most commercial buildings 50,000 square feet and larger. Annual benchmarking opens July 1 and is due November 1, with energy and emissions targets for 2026 and mandatory reductions by 2030. We help you benchmark accurately and build a clear plan to hit your targets.

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Energize Denver

Denver's benchmarking and performance ordinance. As a registered Energize Denver service provider, we handle the full process for you, from annual benchmarking and your Data Verification report to energy audits and a complete compliance plan.

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Why an Energy Audit?

Lower costs, better buildings, a clear path to compliance.

An energy audit pinpoints exactly where your building wastes energy and what to do about it. Owners often see meaningful savings while improving comfort and property value.

  • Cut energy costsIdentify upgrades that can lower bills by up to 30 percent.
  • Meet regulationsSatisfy Colorado and Denver compliance requirements with confidence.
  • Improve comfort and air qualityFind and fix drafts, poor insulation, and ventilation issues.
  • Increase property valueEnergy efficient buildings are more attractive to buyers and tenants.
30%
potential reduction in energy bills
ASHRAE Level 1 & 2Walkthrough and detailed audits for commercial and industrial sites.
Clear, actionable reportsPrioritized recommendations you can actually act on.
Free initial estimateKnow your scope and cost before you commit.
Eli Baier, Star Mountain Energy Consulting
About Star Mountain
Eli Baier
Founder & Principal Energy Consultant

Star Mountain Energy Consulting was founded on a simple idea: energy compliance and efficiency should not be confusing or stressful for building owners. We help businesses and utilities navigate Colorado's changing energy landscape with expert audits, strategic planning, and hands on compliance support.

As a Certified Energy Manager and Certified Energy Auditor, Eli works directly with each client to reduce utility costs, meet regulatory goals, and make sense of programs like Energize Denver and Building Performance Colorado.

ASHRAE Member Certified Energy Manager Certified Energy Auditor Registered Energize Denver Provider Registered Efficiency Works Provider
Client Feedback

What Building Owners Say

★★★★★

"Eli was exceptional to deal with. Quick to reach out, very knowledgeable, and helped us every step of the way to satisfy our Energize Denver requirements."

Commercial Property Owner, Denver
★★★★★

"Thanks for making this so easy! The whole process was painless and we knew exactly what we needed to do."

Facility Manager
★★★★★

"Thanks, Eli! You've been great. Should have reached out to you years ago."

Building Owner, Colorado

Get a Free Estimate

Tell us about your building and what you need. We'll get back to you quickly with next steps and a no obligation estimate.

970-589-2071
ebaier@starmountainenergy.com
Serving Denver and Colorado