Energy Audits
The energy auditing process can be separated into two main steps:
Results from energy audits provide insight for building owners and also identify the most economical and energy-saving opportunities. Audits alone do not decrease energy usage; energy-saving strategies must actually be applied in order to see results. However, the implementation of these cost-effective opportunities can result in a payback period typically ranging from six months to four years, depending on the savings approaches utilized.
Any existing building is a candidate for an energy audit, but especially those that consume excessive energy, are considering building upgrades, or have never before been audited.
- Walk-Through Analysis: Energy Auditor Inspection and Interview The auditor will perform multiple tests throughout the building, take measurements, interview building owners and occupants, and locate energy-saving opportunities. In total, this process usually takes between two to four hours to complete.
- Energy Survey and Analysis: Report and Implementation Following the initial appointment, the auditor will provide a full description of problematic energy areas and then offer recommendations for energy systems partially based off of occupant tendencies.
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