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Energy Finance Analytics, LLC. (EFA) was established to meet the growing needs of the green building industry and is an affiliate company of PM Environmental, Inc.

EFA’s mission is to provide superior value through cost effective and innovative technical solutions, creating maximum return and minimizing risk for our clients.  EFA provides a range of energy and sustainability services to a broad client base including financial institutions, developers, architects, engineers, property managers and corporations.

The market for green building due diligence, energy disclosure, and greenhouse gas reporting continues to grow and evolve.  EFA has the knowledge and can offer strategic advice on how to maintain or meet regulatory compliance, reduce operational costs, and create sustainable value for your company.

Vice President and Director

As Vice President and Director, Nathan’s primary responsibilities include the day to day operations of the company and business development. Nathan is the senior reviewer for all energy audits, LEED submittals, property condition assessments and construction loan monitoring projects.  He is responsible for working with clients to successfully implement and manage energy efficiency, sustainability, and air infiltration testing projects.  

Manager PCA/PCNA Services
Energy and Sustainable Architecture Consultant

As Manager of the PCA/PCNA Service Group, Victor’s main responsibilities include conducting building inspections of many varieties, writing and reviewing reports, and coordinating project management amongst staff. Victor’s areas of expertise include green building design and construction, energy auditing, and existing building evaluation and optimization. His job functions include: LEED building certification, CMP green building valuation, green building due diligence such as green physical needs assessments (GPNA) and green retrofit program (GRP), HUD MAP Project Capital Needs Assessments (PCNA), energy conservation measure (ECM) analysis for existing buildings, Home Energy Rater System (HERS), building envelope commissioning (shell testing), asbestos inspection, and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) management.

Prior to EFA, Victor worked with several architecture firms with twelve years of experience in areas ranging from sustainable and conventional architectural design and construction, LEED building project management, rammed earth construction, and web and graphic design. 

Victor is an Associate AIA in the State of Michigan. Victor has sat on the Board of Directors for the US Green Building Council West Michigan Chapter from 2010 to present and currently holds the title of Secretary and previously Advocacy Chair. 

Victor holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Michigan and Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree from Lawrence Technological University.  Victor has also earned LEED-AP BD+C and HERS rater certifications and is licensed asbestos containing building material (ACBM) inspector in the State of Michigan.

To contact Victor, please send an e-mail to Tvedten@efanow.com 

Energy and Sustainable Architecture Consultant

As an Energy and Sustainable Architecture Consultant, Eric’s main responsibilities include data collection, analysis, and development of EFA reports including Energy Audits, Green and standard Capital Needs Assessments (GCNA, CNA), Property Condition Assessments (PCA), and Construction Loan Monitoring reports including Architectural Cost Reviews and monthly Project Status Reports.  Eric also conducts business development, research, and administrative activities.  

Prior to EFA, Eric was a sales associate in the preventative maintenance industry and has completed internships within the Facilities Planning Department at Grand Valley State University and within the Urban Planning department at the Grand Valley Metro Council.  

Eric is a member of the United States Green Building Council’s West Michigan Chapter and the International Facility Management Association.  

Eric holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Facility Management from Ferris State University, a Bachelor of Science degree in City & Regional Planning from Grand Valley State University, and an Associates in Applied Science degree in Architecture from Grand Rapids Community College.  He has also earned the Facility Management Professional (FMP) designation from the International Facility Management Association and is pursuing LEED GA/AP Certification.  

To contact Eric, please send an e-mail to Guikema@efanow.com

Regional Manager

As a Regional Manager of the Chicago area, Frank is responsible for site visits, analysis, and development of EFA reports including Energy Audits, Green and standard Capital Needs Assessments (GCNA, CNA), Property Condition Assessments (PCA), and Construction Loan Monitoring Project Status Reports.  Frank also conducts business development, research, and administrative activities.  Frank is responsible for overseeing the building shell and air infiltration testing program for EFA.  

Prior to EFA, Frank was a building science instructor, and was certified to HERS Rater Certification classes, BPI Certification classes, and to administer BPI field exams. Frank has also authored texts for both the HERS and BPI programs. Frank also is certified as both a HERS Rater and a holds various BPI Certifications.  Prior to his time spent in teaching, Frank was a real estate developer and builder.  He has built, rehabbed, and/or managed numerous properties, both commercial and residential.  His introduction into real estate came as a result of his earlier practice as a Certified Public Accountant, servicing clients who were mainly involved in construction and real estate management.   

Frank serves on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Association of Energy Raters, is a member of the Residential Services Energy Network, and a member of the Building Performance Institute.  Frank is currently a member of the United States Green Building Council’s Illinois Chapter.  He is also a member of Air Barrier Association of America’s Whole Building Air Tightness Committee.    

Frank holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Mathematics and Psychology from Manhattanville College, and attended the University of Illinois Graduate School of Business for two years on a non-matriculation basis at the end of which he had earned his Illinois CPA designation.  Frank has also earned certifications including Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater and Training Provider, Energy Star trainer, Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst, Multi-Family Building Analyst and Air Sealing and Insulation certification, Level I Thermography with specialization in building Shell Analysis, 

To contact Frank, please send an e-mail to Pipal@efanow.com

EFA maintains relationships with other consultants to further strengthen our services and provide the highest quality of work.

For further information and details about EFA, please explore the services page on our website.
To speak with a representative of EFA, please contact 877.313.2991.