Energy Inspections, Design and Consulting
 
 

We serve the major urban hubs of Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, Austin, and beyond, empowering our clients to achieve their energy compliance goals seamlessly. Whether navigating complex energy codes or looking to improve your project’s sustainability credentials, Blink Energy Services is here to guide you every step of the way.

 

COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY SERVICES
TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS

Our services are designed to provide end-to-end solutions for all your energy compliance and performance needs. From early-stage design consultation to final energy code inspections, we ensure your projects are compliant, efficient, and sustainable at every stage of construction.

 
ENERGY CODE INSPECTIONS

1. ENERGY CODE
INSPECTIONS


Energy code compliance is essential to the success of any construction project. At Blink Energy Services, we conduct thorough energy code inspections during your project's rough and final phases to ensure full compliance with IECC standards and other relevant energy regulations.

Our Energy Code Inspection Services Include:

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Rough & Final Inspections:

We provide rough-phase and final inspections, ensuring that every aspect of your project aligns with energy code requirements at the appropriate stages of construction.

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Detailed Compliance Reports:

Our in-depth reports offer actionable insights into potential energy inefficiencies, helping you address compliance issues early to avoid costly rework.

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Expert Guidance:

Our team of certified energy professionals works closely with your team to ensure smooth project progression and full regulatory compliance.

BLOWER DOOR & DUCT PRESSURE TESTING

2. BLOWER DOOR &
DUCT PRESSURE TESTING


Achieving airtight construction is critical to meeting energy efficiency goals. Our blower door and duct pressure testing services identify air leaks and inefficiencies within your building’s envelope, ensuring compliance with the latest IECC standards and improving overall building performance.

Key Benefits of Our Blower Door & Duct Pressure Testing:

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Air Leakage Detection:

Identify and address hidden air leaks impacting energy efficiency and compliance.

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Optimized Building Performance:

Ensure airtight construction reduces energy waste, reduces operational costs, and enhances long-term efficiency.

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Compliance with Energy Codes:

Meet IECC requirements and position your project for success.

RESIDENTIAL PLAN REVIEW

3. RESIDENTIAL
PLAN REVIEW


Energy efficiency starts with the right design. Our residential plan review services help you identify energy code compliance issues before construction begins, saving you time, money, and resources.

Our Residential Plan Review Includes:

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Pre-Construction Analysis:

We thoroughly review your building plans to ensure they meet all energy code requirements and provide expert guidance on potential improvements.

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Early Detection of Compliance Issues:

By identifying energy inefficiencies in the planning stage, we help you avoid costly modifications later in the project.

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Collaboration with Design Teams:

We work hand-in-hand with your architects and engineers to ensure energy efficiency is integrated from the ground up.

ENERGY MODELING

4. ENERGY MODELING


Simulate building performance. Energy modeling helps predict how a building will perform before plans are finalized or construction starts. Modeling optimizes design, supports code compliance, and unlocks incentives by analyzing HVAC loads, envelope design, and lighting systems using real-world conditions.

Our Energy Modeling Services Include:

🧠 IECC & ASHRAE Performance Modeling:

We provide detailed simulations based on both IECC and ASHRAE performance pathways—ensuring your project meets code while exploring cost-effective design alternatives.

📊 Code & Program-Ready Reports:

Our outputs are formatted for AHJ submittals, tax credits (like 45L), ENERGY STAR, and utility incentive programs—saving time during permitting and incentive review.

🛠 Real-World Design Optimization:

We model real HVAC, envelope, and lighting system variables—so your team makes data-backed decisions.

DESIGN CONSULTATION

5. DESIGN
CONSULTATION


Strategic energy guidance tailored for your design team. We collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, and developers to guide energy decisions during design. Whether it’s maximizing compliance flexibility or reviewing documents for code risks, our team helps you build smarter from the start.

Our Design Consultation Services Include:

📐 Code-Path Strategy Sessions:

We help you determine the best compliance route early—Prescriptive, Performance, or ERI—so you avoid scope creep and costly revisions later.

📎 Plan Review with Actionable Feedback:

We review drawings and specs to catch red flags, offering annotated markups and tailored recommendations for compliance or cost savings.

🤝 Collaborative Support for Architects & MEPs:

We’re your behind-the-scenes energy code experts, translating regulatory language into design-friendly solutions throughout all project phases.

GREEN CERTIFICATIONS & ABOVE-CODE INSPECTIONS

6.GREEN & SUSTAINABILITY
CERTIFICATIONS


Support for NGBS, LEED, AEGB, ENERGY STAR, and other sustainability programs. We make above-code programs easier to manage with field inspections, documentation, and team guidance. Whether you’re aiming for points or full certification, we help streamline the process from design through occupancy.

Our Green Building Support Includes:

🌱 AEGB, LEED, ENERGY STAR, NGBS & More:

We navigate rating system checklists, timelines, and documentation—so your team can focus on building, not chasing paperwork.

📋 On-Site Verification & Inspections:

Our team performs inspections and collects field data required for green program submissions, ensuring no item is missed.

🗂 Streamlined Program Coordination:

We act as your liaison—ensuring milestones are met and submissions stay on track.

TAX INCENTIVES & CREDITS

7. SYSTEMS
COMMISSIONING


Ensure HVAC and lighting systems perform as designed. We provide third-party commissioning services to verify installation, startup, and operation of building systems. Whether required by IECC or requested by owners and lenders, commissioning ensures energy-related systems work reliably, efficiently, and according to plan.

Our Commissioning Services Include:

🧰 IECC & Program-Compliant Testing:

We fulfill C408 commissioning scope, including HVAC and lighting control verification—aligned with IECC, AEGB, and green program requirements.

📋 Commissioning Plans & Field Verification:

We create Cx plans, execute pre-functional checklists, and perform functional testing—ensuring performance from rough-in to final.

🤝 Issue Logs & Turnover Documentation:

Our team documents all findings, facilitates issue resolution, and prepares final reports and O&M support materials for project closeout.

MULTIFAMILY UNIT TESTING

8. DWELLING UNIT
TESTING


IECC-required testing for airtightness and duct performance. We perform residential blower door and duct leakage tests on multifamily projects—sampling or 100%, depending on your code path. Our team ensures seamless coordination, accurate results, and easy-to-read reporting.

Our Multifamily Testing Services Include:

🔍 Blower Door & Duct Leakage Testing:

We provide full IECC-compliant infiltration and duct leakage testing for multifamily units—scheduled with precision to meet project milestones.

🏢 Sampling Protocol & Documentation:

Our team follows RESNET and IECC sampling protocols where applicable, saving you time and cost on large projects.

📷 Field Photos & Test Result Transparency:

We don’t just test—we document. Each unit includes labeled test photos and results in easy-to-read reports for project teams and AHJs.

COMCHECK SERVICES

9. COMCHECK
SERVICES


Prescriptive compliance documentation—done fast and RIGHT. COMcheck reports are often the easiest way to demonstrate code compliance for envelope, lighting, and mechanical systems. We prepare accurate, fast-turnaround reports that meet city, state, and program requirements.

Our COMcheck Services Include:

📑 Envelope, Lighting, & Mechanical COMcheck Reports:

We generate prescriptive UA Trade-off path compliance documents for submittal to building departments—meeting IECC or ASHRAE 90.1 standards.

🛠 Design Coordination & Red Flag Alerts:

We highlight where the proposed design may not pass code and suggest compliant alternatives—before the project ever submits for review.

📞 Fast Turnaround & Code Support:

Need it yesterday? We offer quick COMcheck production and live support to help your team interpret and implement changes.

ABOVE CODE INSPECTIONS

10. PHOTOMETRIC
TESTING


Measure and verify light levels for code and safety compliance. We perform photometric field testing to validate indoor and outdoor lighting levels. This ensures compliance with IECC Section C405, local ordinances, and project-specific requirements for safety, efficiency, and visibility.

Our Photometric Testing Services Include:

💡 On-Site Footcandle Measurements:

We use calibrated light meters to test actual lighting levels in hallways, exits, parking areas, and common spaces to meet applicable code thresholds.

🧾 Lighting Plan Reviews & Test Documentation:

We compare installed conditions to lighting plans and provide detailed reports with measurement locations, compliance status, and recommendations.

🏙 Support for AEGB & Local Green Building Programs:

We help meet above-code lighting criteria, such as outdoor light trespass and interior light power density limitations.

UNIT TESTING

11. UNIT TESTING


Single-family and townhome testing for code compliance and quality assurance. Whether it’s a final test or a follow-up to corrections, we offer air and duct leakage testing to help you close on time and with confidence. Our unit testing is fast, reliable, and code-certified.

Our Unit Testing Services Include:

🧪 IECC Compliance Testing for Air & Duct Tightness:

We test per current IECC thresholds for infiltration and duct leakage, ensuring each unit meets city and state code minimums.

🧰 Equipment & Certified Testing Techs On-Site:

Our crews bring calibrated equipment and trained field staff to meet the needs of high-volume testing without disrupting construction.

📈 Clear Pass/Fail Feedback with Solutions:

If issues arise, we provide field-level diagnostics and immediate guidance on how to correct and retest—reducing delays and frustration.