Multifamily Energy Modeling and Certification Support
Energy modeling and certification coordination for multifamily projects.
Griffin EnerG Consulting helps owners, developers, and design teams evaluate energy performance and pursue applicable program requirements for affordable housing, Low-income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developments, mixed-use projects, senior housing, and market-rate apartment communities.
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Energy Modeling and Certification Coordination for Multifamily Projects
Multifamily projects often need to meet overlapping energy, funding, and green-building requirements. Griffin EnerG Consulting provides ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) and Enterprise Green Communities (EGC) coordination, along with energy modeling and technical support for other certification, incentive, and performance goals. When a project requires Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater services, we coordinate with qualified project partners who provide that scope.
How We Can Help
ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction coordination.
Guidance, energy modeling, and documentation support to help project teams work through program requirements and identify a practical compliance path.
Enterprise Green Communities coordination.
Support for affordable housing developments pursuing Enterprise Green Communities requirements as part of their funding, sustainability, or certification strategy.
Whole-building energy modeling.
Analysis that helps teams compare design options, evaluate expected energy performance, support project decisions, and make cost conscious decisions.
Performance-based energy code compliance.
Whole-building energy models that can support applicable performance-based compliance paths and help project teams understand how design choices affect code performance.
Certification and incentive technical support.
Energy modeling and documentation support for projects pursuing green-building certifications, utility incentive, and other performance goals.
HERS Rater coordination.
Coordination with qualified project partners when HERS Rater services are required for the project scope.
Who We Support
Our multifamily work supports teams that may include:
Featured Multifamily Projects
The following publicly identified projects reflect Griffin EnerG Consulting work across affordable housing, senior housing, mixed-use development, and market-rate multifamily communities.
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The Nest
Utah
Affordable housing, LIHTC
175,000 SF | 220 apartments | Completed 2025
ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction certification and utility incentive program services
ENERGY STAR MFNC certified
Griffin EnerG Consulting provided ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction certification and utility-incentive program services for this six-story LIHTC affordable housing community. GEC helped the project team navigate field-verification and testing coordination challenges, reinforcing the value of clearly defining certification-related responsibilities early in construction.
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Aperture
Utah
Mixed-use multifamily
46,000 SF | approximately 48 apartments | Completed 2025
ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction certification services
ENERGY STAR MFNC certified
Griffin EnerG Consulting provided ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction certification services for this downtown mixed-use podium multifamily project. Because GEC was engaged after construction had already begun, the project required additional coordination to align field conditions, construction-team expectations, and HERS Rater inspection requirements. The work helped the project team resolve identified performance issues and complete certification.
Colony B
Utah
Affordable housing, LIHTC
55,000 SF | 140 apartments | Completed 2023
ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction certification services
ENERGY STAR MFNC certified and EGC certified
Griffin EnerG Consulting provided ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction and Enterprise Green Communities certification services for this five-story, all-electric LIHTC affordable housing community. The work helped the project team coordinate overlapping certification requirements and document energy performance for a compact multifamily building with micro and one-bedroom apartments.
Holy Redeemer Village
Pennsylvania
HUD-subsidized senior independent living
175,424 SF | 199 apartments | Completed 2023
Program coordination and ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction certification services for the purpose of EGC certification
EGC certified
Griffin EnerG Consulting provided program coordination and ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction certification support for this HUD-subsidized senior independent living community. The project highlighted the importance of documenting Enterprise Green Communities requirements throughout construction, especially when project teams experience turnover or changes in responsibility. GEC helped support the post-construction certification process by assisting with documentation review and program coordination.
Park Place Apartments
Idaho
Market-rate multifamily community
266,630 SF | 237 apartments | Completed 2021
Utility incentive program services
Not applicable
Griffin EnerG Consulting provided utility-incentive program services for this market-rate multifamily community in Boise. The work helped quantify applicable incentive opportunities and support documentation for a large apartment development with residential amenities, structured parking, and shared community spaces.
Sunrise Metro
Utah
Affordable housing redevelopment, LIHTC
145,500 SF | 218 apartments | Multi-phase project
ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction and Enterprise Green Communities certification services
ENERGY STAR MFNC certified and EGC certified
Griffin EnerG Consulting provided ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction and Enterprise Green Communities certification services for this multi-phase LIHTC affordable housing redevelopment. GEC helped the project team resolve early construction-phase communication gaps, review product data against certification requirements, and establish a clearer submittal-review process for ENERGY STAR MFNC and Enterprise Green Communities compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Griffin EnerG Consulting help with LIHTC and affordable housing requirements?
Yes. Griffin EnerG Consulting supports affordable housing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit projects pursuing energy and green-building requirements, including ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction and Enterprise Green Communities. The applicable pathway depends on the project, funding structure, design, construction schedule, and program requirements.
When should we bring in an energy modeling consultant for a multifamily project?
Can you help if construction has already started?
Yes, but earlier involvement usually reduces risk. Griffin EnerG Consulting can help projects already in construction work through certification requirements, field-verification issues, documentation gaps, and HERS Rater coordination. However, late engagement may require additional effort if products have already been installed, inspections were not anticipated, or required documentation was not collected during construction.
Do you provide HERS ratings?
Not directly. When Home Energy Rating System Rater services are required, Griffin EnerG Consulting coordinates with qualified project partners who provide that scope. This allows GEC to support energy modeling, certification coordination, documentation review, and project-team communication while the HERS Rater completes required inspections and testing.
What types of construction documents or submittals should be reviewed for certification?
The specific requirements depend on the program pathway, but common review items may include insulation, windows, HVAC equipment, ventilation systems, domestic hot water systems, lighting, appliances, low-emitting materials, commissioning documentation, testing and balancing reports, and other items tied to ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction or Enterprise Green Communities requirements.
Can energy modeling help reduce first costs?
Yes, when it is used as a decision-making tool rather than a paperwork exercise. Whole-building energy modeling can help project teams compare design options, avoid overcorrecting in one area, identify practical compliance strategies, and balance energy performance with first cost, utility incentives, certification requirements, and long-term operating costs.
Talk With Our Team About Your Multifamily Project
Whether you are evaluating a new multifamily development, working through certification requirements, or need energy modeling to support a project decision, we can help you determine the right next step.
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