First Light Energy Solutions

About

Our Services 

FirstLight Energy Solutions was founded to address the urgent need for building decarbonization. We have a high-performance engineering team with extensive energy and mechanical retrofit experience to meet this challenge.  

FirstLight is a team of engineers that provide a range of mechanical engineering, energy, and decarbonization services. Our services include energy feasibility studies, GHG reduction planning, energy & carbon audits, detailed mechanical design, project and building commissioning, facility operations optimization, and measurement and verification.  

FirstLight’s expertise spans multiple sectors, including civic government, commercial office and retail, education, healthcare and laboratories, residential, and sports and recreation. Our extensive portfolio showcases our ability to plan, manage, implement, and optimize decarbonization and energy efficiency projects across diverse environments. 

Planning & Feasibility Study Services 

Our planning and feasibility study services can take a deep dive or light touch depending on the project needs. Our study services include:  

  • Energy and Emissions Master Plans 
  • Utility Incentives & Grant Applications 
  • Energy and Decarbonization Studies 
  • Building Performance Analytics 
  • Technical Advising 

Design Services 

As building systems become more complex, our design philosophy is to prioritize simplicity without sacrificing performance. Our mechanical design services include:  

  • Full-Service Mechanical Design 
  • Design Assist 
  • Technical Advising 
  • Controls System Design and Optimization 
  • Performance Commissioning 

Commissioning Services 

We have extensive experience in building commissioning and recommissioning. We stick with projects post-construction to ensure they perform. Our commissioning services include: 

  • Controls System Design and Optimization 
  • Performance Commissioning 
  • Measurement and Verification 
  • Base Building Engineering Services 
  • Ongoing Optimization 

Highlights

Innovation Leadership 

 

    • Pioneered the use of non-ice phase change material for thermal energy storage in an integrated heat recovery system, advancing energy efficiency technology. 

 

 

    • Actively contribute to industry advancement through participation in ASHRAE Guideline 36 development steering committee, Evolution of Thermal Systems in Healthcare group, and BC Electrification guidelines development. 

 

 

Certification & Support Excellence 

 

    • Support clients in achieving Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) certifications, enhancing their sustainability profiles. 

 

 

    • Successfully secured client incentive funding through multiple utility, provincial, and Federal programs ranging from $600,000 to $1.5 million. 

 

 

Climate Resilience Solutions 

 

    • Develop comprehensive decarbonization plans that increase climate resilience, including wildfire smoke mitigation and cooling refuges for extreme weather events. 

 

 

    • Provide end-to-end partnership from concept development through implementation, ensuring seamless project execution. 

 

 

Proven Impact & Industry Recognition 

 

    • Delivered significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions across completed projects. 

 

 

    • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers for continuous access to latest products and R&D advancements. 

 

 

    • Built reputation resulting in majority of business coming from repeat clients and referrals. 

 

Services

  • Assessments
  • Commissioning & operations
  • Design, engineering
  • Feasibility
  • Financing & grant support
  • Procurement, project delivery

Service area

  • Central Alberta
  • Northern Alberta
  • Southern Alberta

Building types

  • Commercial
  • Hospitals
  • Industrial
  • Multi-unit residential
  • Municipalities
  • Universities & Schools

Project delivery experience

  • Design-bid-build
  • Design-build

Project certifications

  • LEED

Typical project value

$1 million – $10 million