Technical Strategy for Code, Programs, and Market Transformation
A2 Efficiency supports agencies, utilities, advocacy organizations, and implementers in shaping the future of building performance. We apply deep systems knowledge and modeling expertise to inform the development of energy codes, efficiency programs, and market interventions, from technology evaluation to compliance pathway design.
We don’t just analyze buildings—we help define how building performance is measured, incentivized, and scaled. Our team brings fluency in simulation, policy frameworks, and real-world building system constraints, making us uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between performance ambition and implementation feasibility.
What We Do
We offer upstream consulting services that support the design, development, and evaluation of energy policies and programs. Our work helps clients:
Define clear and measurable performance goals
Assess technical potential and market readiness
Translate emerging technologies into actionable standards or incentives
Inform code change proposals or pathway refinements
Build resources that increase market capacity and modeling accuracy
Planning, Programs and Research
Modular Service Options
Each service can be scoped independently or bundled into broader program or code development efforts.
Market & Technology Potential Studies
Quantify savings and adoption potential of emerging systems
Identify cost-effectiveness thresholds and barriers to entry
Align market potential with code readiness or incentive design
Energy Code & Compliance Pathway Design
Support development of new prescriptive or performance measures
Define simulation protocols and assumptions for compliance modeling
Advise on feasibility from the design and construction perspective
Program Design & Incentive Alignment
Model savings impacts for different efficiency measure packages
Support design of stretch codes, voluntary programs, or above-code pilots
Provide guidance on metrics, baselines, and verification strategy
Training & Workforce Readiness Support
Develop training materials for code officials, modelers, and implementers
Translate complex system concepts into clear, actionable guidance
Support capacity-building for performance-based program delivery
Client / Partner
California IOUs - Code change technology potential research, such as: DOAS, Thermal Energy Storage, VRF and building envelop technologies.
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) - HVAC technology feasibility assessment, detailed energy analysis for commercial and multi-family buildings
California Energy Commission (CEC) - Title 24 measure research and criteria development
Market Transformation Programs - Efficient technology assessment and program research into DOAS, eRTUs, and other technologies
New Buildings Institute (NBI) - Grid-integrated building metric analysis, complex building assessment for museum thermal controls
Washington State & Seattle City Light - Energy code pathway support and impact evaluation
U.S. DOD and DOE Buildings - Federal new construction project compliance with ASHRAE + LEED
Representative Clients & Projects
Why Work With Us?
We bring policy-aligned modeling expertise grounded in real building systems.
We know what makes performance programs succeed—or stall—in the field
We work across both prescriptive rules and performance flexibility
We support not only technical rigor, but strategic implementation
Whether you're defining the next generation of code, piloting a new incentive program, or exploring an emerging HVAC strategy, A2 Efficiency brings the insight, clarity, and modeling expertise to move the industry forward.