Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Energy Efficiency Solutions for Commercial Buildings
K W Engineering has been a trusted leader in building energy consulting for over two decades, dedicated to reducing carbon emissions while enhancing building performance. Founded in 1998 by forward-thinking engineers in Oakland, California, we have expanded our expertise across regional offices in Southern California, Utah, Idaho, and New York. Our mission centers on engineering sustainable energy solutions for a decarbonized world, guided by a vision to be the leading energy experts shaping a sustainable future. We specialize in tailored energy efficiency strategies that address unique client needs, delivering measurable results through commissioning services, utility program support, and smart building solutions. Our multidisciplinary team combines technical excellence with a client-first approach, ensuring cost-effective, verified success for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients.With hundreds of satisfied long-term clients, we maintain a proven track record of optimizing building operations, reducing environmental impact, and achieving carbon reduction goals. Our hybrid-resilient solutions and retrofit electrification expertise empower organizations to navigate decarbonization challenges confidently. Backed by industry-recognized methodologies like IPMVP and ASHRAE standards, we provide measurement and verification services that validate energy savings and maximize utility incentives. As a minority-owned business committed to diversity and inclusion, we foster innovation while maintaining transparency and integrity in every project. From strategic energy planning to portfolio-wide electrification programs, K W Engineering remains your dedicated partner in achieving sustainability targets and operational excellence.
Services
Commissioning Services
Utility Program Support
Smart Building Solutions
Decarbonization & Electrification
Retro-Commissioning
Monitoring-Based Commissioning
Energy Audits
M&V Support
SEM Solutions
EV Charging Analytics
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized energy engineering experience.
- Our multidisciplinary team delivers verified energy savings and carbon reduction.
- We implement proprietary analytics platforms like kW Link for real-time optimization.
- We guarantee compliance with IPMVP and ASHRAE industry standards.
- Our hybrid-resilient solutions balance cost efficiency with maximum GHG reductions.
What people say
Excellent service
Flawless execution
Professional team
Significant energy savings
Strong leadership
Services
Commissioning Services
Our commissioning services ensure optimal building system performance through technical audits and process validation. We specialize in new construction, retro-commissioning, and monitoring-based solutions that identify energy waste while improving occupant comfort. With projects ranging from 20,000 to 1.3 million square feet, our engineers deliver cost-effective verification that aligns with ASHRAE standards and client sustainability goals.
Decarbonization & Electrification
We develop tailored decarbonization strategies that transition buildings to electric systems while maintaining operational efficiency. Our retrofit electrification solutions address existing building challenges through cost-effective design strategies that maximize utility incentives. By combining energy modeling with hybrid-resilient approaches, we help clients achieve carbon neutrality goals while reducing long-term operating expenses across commercial and institutional facilities.
Smart Building Solutions
kW Link, our proprietary analytics platform, provides real-time monitoring of energy consumption and equipment performance. This smart building solution identifies operational inefficiencies, predicts maintenance needs, and tracks GHG emissions reductions. By integrating with existing building automation systems, we deliver actionable insights that reduce energy spend by up to 30% while improving occupant comfort metrics across portfolio-scale operations.
Utility Program Support
We help businesses maximize utility rebates through DSM program implementation and measurement & verification services. Our team has secured $28M+ in incentives for clients by aligning energy efficiency upgrades with utility requirements. Using normalized metered energy consumption analysis, we validate savings and ensure compliance with IPMVP standards for both managed and unmanaged commercial customers.
Monitoring-Based Commissioning
Our MBCx services use real-time data analytics to maintain peak building performance. The kW Link platform provides fault detection diagnostics and automated reporting that identifies energy waste opportunities. This continuous commissioning approach has helped clients achieve sustained energy savings of 15-25% across university campuses, healthcare facilities, and e-mobility infrastructure through proactive equipment maintenance alerts.
People
Sunny Devnani
CEO
Leading K W Engineering since 2005, Sunny transformed the SLC office and now serves as CEO. With expertise in audits and retro-commissioning, he guides national operations while maintaining technical excellence in energy efficiency solutions.
Devan Johnson
Vice President of Technology
With 25+ years in energy sectors, Devan leads technology initiatives and distributed generation programs. He specializes in database development for utility incentives and has shaped IT strategies that enhance energy efficiency program delivery since 1998.
Antonio Huizar
Vice President of Utility Engagement
Establishing kW's Long Beach office in 2004, Antonio brings 20+ years of utility program expertise. His technical knowledge in measurement & verification and demand response has advanced energy efficiency initiatives across Southern California and beyond.
David Gilliland
Vice President of Energy Solutions
Since joining in 2006, David has developed strategic energy plans for enterprises. His retro-commissioning expertise helps technology firms and municipalities optimize energy management through practical, boots-on-the-ground approaches to decarbonization.
Lincoln Harmer
Vice President of Smart Building Solutions
Leading smart building strategy since 2019, Lincoln specializes in portfolio-scale analytics integration. His consultative approach optimizes energy use across university and healthcare sectors while enhancing occupant comfort through data-driven building system analysis.
Questions
What energy efficiency services do you offer?
We provide commissioning services, decarbonization planning, smart building analytics, utility program support, and measurement & verification solutions for commercial and institutional buildings.
How do you help with utility rebates?
Our team identifies eligible energy efficiency upgrades, implements DSM programs, and verifies savings to secure maximum utility incentives for clients through IPMVP-compliant processes.
Do you work with government facilities?
Yes, we've completed projects for municipalities, K-12 schools, universities, and military installations, including carbon neutrality planning for City Hall facilities.
What is Monitoring-Based Commissioning?
MBCx uses real-time data analytics to continuously optimize building performance. Our kW Link platform identifies energy waste opportunities and provides fault detection diagnostics for sustained efficiency improvements.
How do you handle retrofit electrification challenges?
We develop cost-effective design strategies that address existing building complexities, using hybrid-resilient solutions to balance immediate GHG reductions with long-term all-electric transitions.
What industries do you serve?
We work with technology firms, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, grocery retailers, manufacturing plants, and government agencies to achieve energy efficiency and decarbonization goals.
Reviews (1)
Satoshi N.
Feb 07, 2018
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I love this company. They do great work and have some of the best engineers. I was so impressed by all of the things they do when auditing my building, they saved me tons of money and I recommend them to my friends and family.
