Are Commissioning Laws A Bitter Pill or a Benefit?

Published: March 17, 2014, 6:16 a.m.

b'Laws in California, New York and Illinois now require owners of certain sized new buildings to "commission," or survey their energy use. Are these a bitter pill for building owners or do they yield important benefits? Energy Efficiency Markets interviews Jerry Schmits, director of business development with KLH Engineers, Energy solutions group, about some unexpected benefits that arise from commissioning.'