Lakeville energy committee recommends $17,900 Section 179D energy analysis for new fire station

The Town of Lakeville Energy Advisory Committee on Nov. 3 recommended that the fire station building committee hire Andelmann & Leek Engineering to perform an hourly energy simulation and Section 179D analysis for the new fire station design, at a fee of $17,900.

Magda, presenting for Andelmann & Leek Engineering, described an hourly simulation that predicts building energy use and energy cost for every hour of a year and compares the proposed design to a program baseline required under Section 179D. The modeler said the study will produce monthly and annual energy predictions, allow testing of "what‑if" design alternatives, help size future photovoltaic systems and provide a benchmark for commissioning and post‑occupancy tuning. Magda cited client examples in which models revealed discrepancies between predicted and actual bills and helped owners find operational…