Abraxas Energy Consulting, LLC

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About Abraxas Energy Consulting, LLC

Abraxas Energy Consulting (AEC) is a commercial energy consulting firm headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, with strong expertise serving the San Francisco Bay Area and clients nationwide. Founded in 2001 by John Avina — a Certified Energy Manager, Certified Commissioning Authority, and Certified Measurement & Verification Professional — the company has audited over 40 million square feet of commercial space and identified more than $11 million in energy savings for clients. The firm specializes in ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 energy audits for commercial and institutional buildings including retail, offices, hospitals, public housing, government facilities, and universities. Services also include retro-commissioning (RCx), utility bill audits, rate analysis, water audits, LEED certification support, and alternative energy feasibility studies. Abraxas has deep experience with San Francisco Energy Ordinance compliance and Energy Star benchmarking requirements for commercial properties. Notable projects include lighting audits covering 1.2 million square feet at Embarcadero Center in downtown San Francisco, investment-grade HVAC audits at four large Bay Area hotels, and a multi-building energy study for a national retailer exceeding one million square feet that reduced energy costs by over $325,000 annually. The company also offers Energy Utilization Analysis software and utility tracking tools for ongoing portfolio management. Abraxas serves exclusively commercial clients, making it the go-to choice for building owners and facility managers who need rigorous, investment-grade audits to satisfy compliance mandates or support capital improvement decisions. Their engineers bring PE credentials and CEM certification, ensuring audit deliverables meet institutional standards.

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