Restore Performance. Maximize Savings.

Retro-Commissioning & Optimization with Michaels Energy

Buildings don’t age like wine — they drift out of tune. Retro-commissioning (RCx) is the process of identifying and correcting performance issues in existing buildings to restore systems to their intended operation.

At Michaels Energy, we help facilities of all types save energy, reduce maintenance costs, and improve occupant comfort — without major capital upgrades.

What Is Retro-Commissioning?

Retro-commissioning (RCx) is a systematic process that analyzes a building’s systems — especially HVAC and controls — to identify inefficiencies, operational errors, and comfort issues. Unlike traditional energy audits, RCx focuses on how your systems are running today and what adjustments can deliver immediate and lasting impact.

On-Site Diagnostics & Functional Testing

Identify scheduling issues, sensor errors, economizer malfunctions, and system overrides.

Controls Tuning & Optimization

Adjust building automation systems (BAS) to respond dynamically to actual building loads.

Ongoing Monitoring & Continuous Commissioning

Enable your team to track performance improvements and sustain savings.

Tenant Comfort Improvements

Reduce hot/cold complaints, address humidity issues, and improve ventilation effectiveness.

What We Deliver

No-cost & low-cost fixes with rapid payback

Improved building comfort and system reliability

Reduced energy consumption and peak demand

Actionable findings and hands-on implementation support

Support securing utility incentives to fund the work

Who Should Consider RCx?

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Colleges & Universities
Government & Municipal Buildings
Hotels & Resorts
Cold Storage & Distribution Facilities
Office & Commercial Properties

If your building is more than five years old and hasn’t been recommissioned, RCx can deliver double-digit savings — often with paybacks under two years.

Why Michaels Energy?

40+ years of engineering excellence

Turnkey, end-to-end process

Prioritized recommendations you can act on

Deep experience with utility incentives to fund your project

Project Spotlight – Purdue University

Michaels Energy partnered with Purdue University to assess energy performance at Lyles-Porter Hall and Nelson Hall of Food Science through RCx. Our team identified a mix of low/no-cost operational improvements and capital upgrades that, if implemented, could significantly reduce energy use while improving building comfort and system performance.

Opportunities Identified