Energize Denver Proposal Generation
Generate professional Iconergy proposals for Energize Denver compliance projects including benchmarking, energy audits, compliance pathways, and performance target consulting.
When to Use This Skill
Invoke this skill when:
- Creating proposals for Energize Denver compliance services
- Responding to Energize Denver audit or benchmarking requests
- Pricing Energize Denver projects (audits, compliance consulting, benchmarking)
- Generating proposals for Building Performance Requirements compliance
- Working with Denver commercial or multifamily buildings ≥5,000 sq ft
Quick Start
Gather Building Information:
- Building address
- Square footage (gross floor area)
- Building type (commercial, multifamily, mixed-use)
- Energize Denver Building ID (if known)
- Current EUI and compliance status (if known)
Determine Service Type:
- Benchmarking & Data Verification
- Energy Audit (Level 1, 2, or 3)
- Compliance Pathway Consulting
- Performance Target Analysis
- Alternate Compliance Application
Generate Proposal:
Use scripts/generate-proposal.py to create customized .docx proposal
Service Types & Scope
See ./service-types.md for detailed scope templates for each Energize Denver service offering.
Benchmarking & Data Verification
- Submit annual benchmarking data via Energy Star Portfolio Manager
- Compile and submit data verification documents
- Typical timeline: 2-4 weeks
- Pricing: $2,000-$5,000 (T&M or fixed fee)
Energy Audits
- Level 1 (Walk-through): Basic building assessment, low-cost ECM identification
- Level 2 (Detailed Analysis): Engineering analysis, energy modeling, ECM cost/benefit
- Level 3 (Investment Grade): Detailed engineering, guaranteed savings analysis
- Typical timeline: 4-12 weeks depending on level
- Pricing: See ./pricing-guidelines.md
Compliance Pathway Consulting
- Analyze baseline EUI vs. target EUI (2024, 2027, 2030)
- Develop multi-year compliance strategy
- ECM recommendations to meet performance targets
- Alternate compliance pathway applications
- Typical timeline: 6-8 weeks
- Pricing: Based on building complexity and timeline
Performance Target Analysis
- Establish or verify baseline EUI
- Calculate interim and final performance targets
- Review Energy Star Portfolio Manager data quality
- Typical timeline: 2-4 weeks
- Pricing: $3,000-$8,000
Energize Denver Compliance Requirements
See ./energize-denver-requirements.md for complete Article XIV details.
Key Requirements:
Buildings 25,000+ sq ft:
- Annual Benchmarking: Submit energy data by June 1 each year
- Performance Targets: Must meet EUI targets for 2024, 2027, 2030
- Baseline: Typically 2019 EUI
- Penalties: $0.70/kBtu/year for shortfall
- Reporting: Energy Star Portfolio Manager required
Buildings 5,000-24,999 sq ft:
- LED Lighting OR 20% Solar by compliance deadline:
- 15,001-24,999 sf: Dec 31, 2025
- 10,001-15,000 sf: Dec 31, 2026
- 5,000-10,000 sf: Dec 31, 2027
Alternate Compliance Options:
- Timing adjustments for meeting requirements
- Target adjustments for building use characteristics
- Prescriptive options for smaller buildings
- Process loads exemptions for manufacturing/agriculture
Generating Proposals
Using the Python Script
python .claude/skills/energize-denver-proposals/scripts/generate-proposal.py \
--service "Benchmarking & Data Verification" \
--building-address "5067 S Wadsworth Blvd, Denver, CO 80123" \
--square-footage 25000 \
--building-id 15708 \
--pricing-model "T&M" \
--nte 5000 \
--contact-name "Your Name" \
--contact-title "Your Title" \
--contact-phone "720-555-1234" \
--contact-email "your.email@iconergy.com" \
--output "output-proposal.docx"
Interactive Mode
python .claude/skills/energize-denver-proposals/scripts/generate-proposal.py --interactive
The script will prompt for all required information and generate a complete proposal.
Proposal Components
Every Energize Denver proposal includes:
- About Iconergy (standard boilerplate)
- Building Information:
- Address, square footage, Building ID
- Service description (Energize Denver-specific)
- Compliance context
- Scope of Work:
- Service-specific deliverables
- Timeline and milestones
- Exclusions (if applicable)
- Pricing:
- Fixed fee OR Time & Materials with NTE
- Payment terms
- Proposal validity date (~90 days)
- Signature Block: Iconergy contact details
- Customer Acceptance: Sign-off section
Pricing Guidelines
See ./pricing-guidelines.md for detailed pricing by service type and building size.
Quick Reference:
- Benchmarking: $2K-$5K
- ASHRAE Level 1 Audit: $5K-$10K
- ASHRAE Level 2 Audit: $15K-$35K
- ASHRAE Level 3 Audit: $40K-$80K
- Compliance Pathway: $10K-$25K
Factors affecting pricing:
- Building size (gross floor area)
- Building complexity (# systems, equipment diversity)
- Service level (audit depth, analysis detail)
- Timeline urgency
- Data availability and quality
Important Notes
Compliance Deadlines
- Benchmarking submissions: Due June 1 annually
- Performance target compliance: Calendar years 2024, 2027, 2030
- Small building LED/solar: Dec 31, 2025/2026/2027 by size tier
Data Requirements
- 24 months of utility data (monthly bills)
- Building characteristics (HVAC systems, envelope, occupancy)
- Energy Star Portfolio Manager account access
- Previous benchmarking reports (if available)
Common Exclusions
- Buildings under 5,000 sq ft
- Manufacturing/agriculture process load buildings (unless minimal)
- Buildings under demolition permit
- Buildings experiencing financial distress
Resources
Workflow Example
- Receive Request: Example Client needs Energize Denver audit pricing for two apartment buildings
- Gather Info: Building IDs 15708 & 15118, square footages, addresses
- Determine Service: ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Audit (typical for compliance pathway)
- Calculate Pricing: Base on sq ft, # buildings, timeline (audits due 12/31/25)
- Generate Proposal: Use script with building info, service type, pricing
- Review & Customize: Verify compliance requirements, adjust scope if needed
- Deliver: Send .docx proposal to client
Support Files
./energize-denver-requirements.md - Complete Article XIV compliance details./service-types.md - Scope templates for each service type./pricing-guidelines.md - Pricing models and factors./templates/proposal-template.docx - Base Iconergy proposal template./scripts/generate-proposal.py - Proposal generation script
Saving Next Steps
When energize-denver-proposals work is complete or paused:
node .claude/skills/work-command-center/tools/add-skill-next-steps.js \
--skill "energize-denver-proposals" \
--content "## Priority Tasks
1. Generate Energize Denver compliance proposal
2. Estimate benchmarking and audit costs
3. Create timeline for compliance pathway"
See: .claude/skills/work-command-center/skill-next-steps-convention.md
1---2name: energize-denver-proposals3description: Use when creating or updating Energize Denver compliance proposals including benchmarking, energy audits, compliance pathways, and performance target analysis. Handles proposal generation from template, cost estimation based on building size and service type, timeline planning, and compliance verification against Denver Article XIV requirements for commercial and multifamily buildings (project)4---5
6# Energize Denver Proposal Generation
7
8Generate professional Iconergy proposals for Energize Denver compliance projects including benchmarking, energy audits, compliance pathways, and performance target consulting.
9
10## When to Use This Skill
11
12Invoke this skill when:
13- Creating proposals for Energize Denver compliance services
14- Responding to Energize Denver audit or benchmarking requests
15- Pricing Energize Denver projects (audits, compliance consulting, benchmarking)
16- Generating proposals for Building Performance Requirements compliance
17- Working with Denver commercial or multifamily buildings ≥5,000 sq ft
18
19## Quick Start
20
211. **Gather Building Information**:
22 - Building address
23 - Square footage (gross floor area)
24 - Building type (commercial, multifamily, mixed-use)
25 - Energize Denver Building ID (if known)
26 - Current EUI and compliance status (if known)
27
282. **Determine Service Type**:
29 - Benchmarking & Data Verification
30 - Energy Audit (Level 1, 2, or 3)
31 - Compliance Pathway Consulting
32 - Performance Target Analysis
33 - Alternate Compliance Application
34
353. **Generate Proposal**:
36 Use `scripts/generate-proposal.py` to create customized .docx proposal
37
38## Service Types & Scope
39
40See [./service-types.md](./service-types.md) for detailed scope templates for each Energize Denver service offering.
41
42### Benchmarking & Data Verification
43- Submit annual benchmarking data via Energy Star Portfolio Manager
44- Compile and submit data verification documents
45- Typical timeline: 2-4 weeks
46- Pricing: $2,000-$5,000 (T&M or fixed fee)
47
48### Energy Audits
49- **Level 1 (Walk-through)**: Basic building assessment, low-cost ECM identification
50- **Level 2 (Detailed Analysis)**: Engineering analysis, energy modeling, ECM cost/benefit
51- **Level 3 (Investment Grade)**: Detailed engineering, guaranteed savings analysis
52- Typical timeline: 4-12 weeks depending on level
53- Pricing: See [./pricing-guidelines.md](./pricing-guidelines.md)
54
55### Compliance Pathway Consulting
56- Analyze baseline EUI vs. target EUI (2024, 2027, 2030)
57- Develop multi-year compliance strategy
58- ECM recommendations to meet performance targets
59- Alternate compliance pathway applications
60- Typical timeline: 6-8 weeks
61- Pricing: Based on building complexity and timeline
62
63### Performance Target Analysis
64- Establish or verify baseline EUI
65- Calculate interim and final performance targets
66- Review Energy Star Portfolio Manager data quality
67- Typical timeline: 2-4 weeks
68- Pricing: $3,000-$8,000
69
70## Energize Denver Compliance Requirements
71
72See [./energize-denver-requirements.md](./energize-denver-requirements.md) for complete Article XIV details.
73
74**Key Requirements:**
75
76### Buildings 25,000+ sq ft:
77- **Annual Benchmarking**: Submit energy data by June 1 each year
78- **Performance Targets**: Must meet EUI targets for 2024, 2027, 2030
79- **Baseline**: Typically 2019 EUI
80- **Penalties**: $0.70/kBtu/year for shortfall
81- **Reporting**: Energy Star Portfolio Manager required
82
83### Buildings 5,000-24,999 sq ft:
84- **LED Lighting OR 20% Solar** by compliance deadline:
85 - 15,001-24,999 sf: Dec 31, 2025
86 - 10,001-15,000 sf: Dec 31, 2026
87 - 5,000-10,000 sf: Dec 31, 2027
88
89### Alternate Compliance Options:
90- Timing adjustments for meeting requirements
91- Target adjustments for building use characteristics
92- Prescriptive options for smaller buildings
93- Process loads exemptions for manufacturing/agriculture
94
95## Generating Proposals
96
97### Using the Python Script
98
99```bash
100python .claude/skills/energize-denver-proposals/scripts/generate-proposal.py \
101 --service "Benchmarking & Data Verification" \
102 --building-address "5067 S Wadsworth Blvd, Denver, CO 80123" \
103 --square-footage 25000 \
104 --building-id 15708 \
105 --pricing-model "T&M" \
106 --nte 5000 \
107 --contact-name "Your Name" \
108 --contact-title "Your Title" \
109 --contact-phone "720-555-1234" \
110 --contact-email "your.email@iconergy.com" \
111 --output "output-proposal.docx"
112```
113
114### Interactive Mode
115
116```bash
117python .claude/skills/energize-denver-proposals/scripts/generate-proposal.py --interactive
118```
119
120The script will prompt for all required information and generate a complete proposal.
121
122## Proposal Components
123
124Every Energize Denver proposal includes:
125
1261. **About Iconergy** (standard boilerplate)
1272. **Building Information**:
128 - Address, square footage, Building ID
129 - Service description (Energize Denver-specific)
130 - Compliance context
1313. **Scope of Work**:
132 - Service-specific deliverables
133 - Timeline and milestones
134 - Exclusions (if applicable)
1354. **Pricing**:
136 - Fixed fee OR Time & Materials with NTE
137 - Payment terms
138 - Proposal validity date (~90 days)
1395. **Signature Block**: Iconergy contact details
1406. **Customer Acceptance**: Sign-off section
141
142## Pricing Guidelines
143
144See [./pricing-guidelines.md](./pricing-guidelines.md) for detailed pricing by service type and building size.
145
146**Quick Reference:**
147- Benchmarking: $2K-$5K
148- ASHRAE Level 1 Audit: $5K-$10K
149- ASHRAE Level 2 Audit: $15K-$35K
150- ASHRAE Level 3 Audit: $40K-$80K
151- Compliance Pathway: $10K-$25K
152
153Factors affecting pricing:
154- Building size (gross floor area)
155- Building complexity (# systems, equipment diversity)
156- Service level (audit depth, analysis detail)
157- Timeline urgency
158- Data availability and quality
159
160## Important Notes
161
162### Compliance Deadlines
163- **Benchmarking submissions**: Due June 1 annually
164- **Performance target compliance**: Calendar years 2024, 2027, 2030
165- **Small building LED/solar**: Dec 31, 2025/2026/2027 by size tier
166
167### Data Requirements
168- 24 months of utility data (monthly bills)
169- Building characteristics (HVAC systems, envelope, occupancy)
170- Energy Star Portfolio Manager account access
171- Previous benchmarking reports (if available)
172
173### Common Exclusions
174- Buildings under 5,000 sq ft
175- Manufacturing/agriculture process load buildings (unless minimal)
176- Buildings under demolition permit
177- Buildings experiencing financial distress
178
179## Resources
180
181- [Energize Denver Official Site](https://energizedenver.org/)
182- [City of Denver Building Performance Requirements](https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Climate-Action-Sustainability-and-Resiliency/Cutting-Denvers-Carbon-Pollution/Efficient-Commercial-Buildings/Denver-Building-Regulations/Energize-Denver-Building-Performance-Policy/Buildings-25000-sq-ft-or-Larger/Creating-Your-Compliance-Pathway)
183- [Energy Star Portfolio Manager](https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/benchmark)
184- Article XIV - High-Performance Existing Buildings Program (see ./energize-denver-requirements.md)
185
186## Workflow Example
187
1881. **Receive Request**: Example Client needs Energize Denver audit pricing for two apartment buildings
1892. **Gather Info**: Building IDs 15708 & 15118, square footages, addresses
1903. **Determine Service**: ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Audit (typical for compliance pathway)
1914. **Calculate Pricing**: Base on sq ft, # buildings, timeline (audits due 12/31/25)
1925. **Generate Proposal**: Use script with building info, service type, pricing
1936. **Review & Customize**: Verify compliance requirements, adjust scope if needed
1947. **Deliver**: Send .docx proposal to client
195
196## Support Files
197
198- `./energize-denver-requirements.md` - Complete Article XIV compliance details
199- `./service-types.md` - Scope templates for each service type
200- `./pricing-guidelines.md` - Pricing models and factors
201- `./templates/proposal-template.docx` - Base Iconergy proposal template
202- `./scripts/generate-proposal.py` - Proposal generation script
203
204
205## Saving Next Steps
206
207When energize-denver-proposals work is complete or paused:
208
209```bash
210node .claude/skills/work-command-center/tools/add-skill-next-steps.js \
211 --skill "energize-denver-proposals" \
212 --content "## Priority Tasks
2131. Generate Energize Denver compliance proposal
2142. Estimate benchmarking and audit costs
2153. Create timeline for compliance pathway"
216```
217
218See: `.claude/skills/work-command-center/skill-next-steps-convention.md`
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