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Energy Audit Report · Feb 2026

US Warehouse Utility
Cost Analysis

Comprehensive energy audit recommendations for 16 US warehouse locations. California sites pay up to 76% above the national average.

16
Sites Analyzed
US warehouse locations
4
Critical Risk Sites
Require immediate action
1.85×
Highest Cost Index
SAN
0.74×
Lowest Cost Index
ABQ

Site Risk Overview

Critical
4
76%+ above avg
High
4
25–50% above avg
Moderate
3
Near national avg
Low
5
Below national avg
SAN
CA
Critical
1.85×composite index
+119% vs nat'l avg elec.
SDG&E
SJC
CA
Critical
1.82×composite index
+114% vs nat'l avg elec.
PG&E
LAX
CA
Critical
1.76×composite index
+100% vs nat'l avg elec.
SCE / LADWP
US-HQ
CA
Critical
1.76×composite index
+100% vs nat'l avg elec.
SCE / PG&E
BOS
MA
High
1.47×composite index
+58% vs nat'l avg elec.
Eversource / National Grid
JFK
NY
High
1.31×composite index
+37% vs nat'l avg elec.
Con Edison
BUF
NY
High
1.28×composite index
+37% vs nat'l avg elec.
National Fuel / NYSEG
EWR
NJ
High
1.25×composite index
+31% vs nat'l avg elec.
PSE&G
SEA-PDX
WA/OR
Moderate
1.02×composite index
-17% vs nat'l avg elec.
Puget Sound Energy / PGE
MIA
FL
Moderate
0.95×composite index
-6% vs nat'l avg elec.
FPL
ATL
GA
Moderate
0.91×composite index
-11% vs nat'l avg elec.
Georgia Power
ORD
IL
Low
0.86×composite index
-14% vs nat'l avg elec.
ComEd / Peoples Gas
DFW
TX
Low
0.85×composite index
-28% vs nat'l avg elec.
Oncor / TXU Energy
OHIO
OH
Low
0.82×composite index
-19% vs nat'l avg elec.
AEP Ohio / Dominion
SDF
KY
Low
0.79×composite index
-27% vs nat'l avg elec.
LG&E
ABQ
NM
Low
0.74×composite index
-17% vs nat'l avg elec.
PNM / New Mexico Gas

Executive Summary

This analysis covers 16 US warehouse locations across 16 major regions. The data reveals a stark geographic divide in utility costs, with California and Northeast sites paying significantly above the national average.

The national average commercial electricity rate is 12.55¢/kWh. California sites (LAX, SJC, SAN) pay up to 27.5¢/kWh — more than double the national average — making them the highest priority for energy efficiency investment.

By implementing the recommended Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) and leveraging available utility rebates and the federal Section 179D tax deduction, high-cost sites can reduce annual utility expenditures by an estimated 10–30%.

Immediate Priority
Commission Level 2 ASHRAE audits for all California sites and BOS/EWR.
Quick Wins
LED lighting retrofits deliver 50–75% lighting savings with 1.5–3.5 yr payback.
Incentive Opportunity
Section 179D deduction: up to $5.81/sq ft. PG&E 0% financing up to $6M.

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