Industrial and Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Audits
Energy audits are essential for understanding a facility’s energy consumption patterns and specific energy requirements. Through this process, Facility Managers can identify the underlying causes of energy inefficiencies and uncover opportunities for improvement. These insights make it possible to implement facility‑specific Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) that enhance overall energy performance
Level I - Through Analysis
It involves a simple review of utility bills, a quick walk-through of the facility followed by interviews with facility personnel. This preliminary audit potentially helps in understanding some of the easily noticeable problems in the facility.
Level II - Energy Survey and Engineering Analysis
This analysis includes, in addition to the initial walk-through, a detailed energy analysis, solutions, and life cycle costs for each measure. It also covers potential changes to operation and maintenance procedures and a list of possible capital-intensive rules that require more analysis
Level III - Detailed Analysis of Capital-Intensive Modifications
This level involves large capital investment projects that require intensive data collection, measurements, energy modeling, and large-scale implementation. This analysis is typically for projects that involve long term implementation and detailed project life cycle requirements
