Certified. Independent. Inspection-Ready.
The Region's Trusted Partner for commercial Certified Test and Balance Verification
Welcome to Northwest Energy LLC, the premier provider of certified independent Test and Air Balance (TAB) services in the Chicagoland area. We help General Contractors and Business Owners secure their Certificate of Occupancy without delay.
If you are searching for "certified test and balance near me" to pass a village inspection or fix a comfort issue, we are your local experts.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
We have certified systems for every type of commercial facility:
- Medical & Dental Offices
- Nail Salons (50 CFM Certification)
- Restaurants & Bars
- Warehouses & Industrial
- Grocery Stores
- Corporate Offices
- Schools & Daycares
HOW IT WORKS: Get Your Report in 2 Steps
Construction schedules move fast. We make the TAB process simple.
1. Send Us Your Drawings Email your mechanical drawings to Northwestenergyllc@gmail.com. We will review the scope and provide a Free Same-Day Quote. (No drawings? We specialize in Test and Balance for Existing Tenants and can help with documentation.)
2. Receive your Certified Report after field verification. We provide a Certified TAB Report, delivered the Same-Day, ready for submission to the village building department.
SERVICE AREA: Northern Illinois
We deploy daily across the region, ensuring rapid response times for our primary hubs:
Chicago & North Shore: Downtown, Glenview, Northbrook, Skokie
Northwest Suburbs: Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Lake Zurich, Barrington
Western Suburbs: Naperville, Aurora, Wheaton, Oak Brook, Elmhurst
Regional Coverage: Lake, Cook, DuPage, Kane, & Will Counties.
ENGINEERED FOR BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
We Verify System Integrity. We provide unbiased, third-party verification to ensure your HVAC system meets the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and all local mechanical codes.
1. Occupancy Permits & Code Compliance
Don't fail your final inspection. Many municipalities mandate a certified TAB Report before issuing a Certificate of Occupancy. We are experts in the specific requirements for:
2. Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens
Pressure Balancing: We balance kitchen hood exhaust and Makeup Air Units (MAU) to prevent negative building pressure—stopping drafts, slamming doors, and kitchen odors in the dining room.
Health Code Compliance: We verify ventilation rates to meet local health department standards.
3. Office & Retail Comfort Solutions
Eliminate Hot/Cold Spots: We adjust dampers and fan speeds to balance airflow across open office plans.
Energy Efficiency: We optimize your HVAC system's performance, reducing static pressure and lowering operating costs.
WHY CONTRACTORS CHOOSE US
Independent Verification. No Conflict of Interest. We do not install ductwork or sell equipment. We exist solely to prove that the mechanical system works as designed.
Certified Agency: We hold professional certifications ensuring high-performance testing standards.
Accepted Reports: Our data is accepted by building departments across Northern Illinois.
Decade of Experience: From retail strip malls in Lake Zurich to industrial warehouses in Elk Grove Village, we handle any commercial system.