ASHRAE Level 3 Energy Audits for Capital Projects in Minnesota

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Investment-Grade Energy Analysis for Large-Scale Efficiency

If your organization is planning major facility upgrades or energy retrofit investments, the ASHRAE Level 3 energy audit provides the comprehensive engineering and financial analysis you need. At Eco Energy Solutions MN LLC, we help Minnesota businesses, institutions, and industrial clients assess high-value energy opportunities through detailed, data-backed evaluation and capital planning support.


ASHRAE Level 3 audits are designed to support major capital decisions, ensuring that your energy efficiency improvements deliver real, measurable returns.

 What Is an ASHRAE Level 3 Energy Audit?

The ASHRAE Level 3 audit—also known as an investment-grade energy audit (IGEA)—builds on the findings of Level 1 and Level 2 assessments but includes:


  • Comprehensive engineering analysis of building systems

  • Detailed financial modeling, including lifecycle cost analysis

  • Field measurement and sub-metering (if required)

  • Verification of equipment specs and load conditions

  • Precise savings calculations with escalation and inflation factors

  • Contractor-ready recommendations for capital improvements

The goal of a Level 3 audit is to minimize investment risk by providing stakeholders with the most accurate energy, cost, and payback data available.

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Key Benefits of ASHRAE Level 3 Audits

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 Accurate Budgeting

Our reports help you plan and allocate capital efficiently, identifying the most valuable energy-saving investments first.

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 Investment Validation

We provide defensible, third-party analysis that can be used for CFO review, board approvals, and lender documentation.

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Risk Reduction

By modeling multiple scenarios and payback ranges, we help reduce the risk of underperforming upgrades or misaligned expectations.

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 Funding-Ready Documentation

Our audit reports meet the technical requirements for PACE financing, state and utility rebate programs, green building certifications (LEED, ENERGY STAR®), and public sector capital improvement plans.

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Why Work With Eco Energy Solutions MN?

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ASHRAE-certified methodology

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Local expertise


in Minnesota’s climate, utilities, and rebate programs

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Experience


with public and private sector capital planning

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Clear, actionable reports


written in business language, not engineering jargon

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Post-audit support


to assist with vendor selection, RFPs, and project prioritization

What’s Included in Our Capital-Intensive Audit

At Eco Energy Solutions MN, our ASHRAE Level 3 audit includes:


  • A detailed site survey and system-level equipment review

  • Real-time data logging for key systems (lighting, HVAC, process loads)

  • Utility billing analysis with baseline model development

  • Identification of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) requiring significant capital

  • Equipment replacement recommendations (e.g., chillers, boilers, RTUs)

  • Full cost breakdowns: materials, labor, maintenance impacts

  • Financial tools: Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and payback periods

  • A final written report suitable for board presentations, financing applications, or RFPs

This audit arms your leadership team with everything needed to make strategic energy investment decisions.

Who Should Get a Level 3 Energy Audit?

ASHRAE Level 3 audits are ideal for:


  • Industrial plants with high energy loads

  • Universities and school districts planning energy overhauls

  • Hospitals and healthcare facilities with complex infrastructure

  • Municipal and government buildings seeking to use public funds wisely

  • Commercial property owners applying for energy loans or grants

  • Any business preparing for deep retrofits or equipment overhauls

If your building's next project requires six- or seven-figure investments, a Level 3 audit is the smart first step.

Your Next Step to Smarter Energy Investments

You’re about to commit serious capital to improving your facility. Make sure those dollars deliver maximum return with a trusted, third-party ASHRAE Level 3 audit from Eco Energy Solutions MN.


We proudly serve businesses, institutions, and public agencies across:


  • New Hope

  • Minneapolis–St. Paul

  • Bloomington

  • St. Cloud

  • Rochester

And surrounding areas

What Systems We Evaluate

ASHRAE Level 3 audits cover all major systems, including:


  • Central and rooftop HVAC units

  • Boilers and chillers

  • Pumps, fans, and control systems

  • Building management systems (BMS)

  • Lighting (interior and exterior)

  • Building envelope (windows, insulation, roofs)

  • Domestic hot water and process equipment

  • On-site renewable integration readiness (if applicable)

Each system is analyzed for energy consumption, operating efficiency, and upgrade potential.