An Energy Audit is a decisive review of how energy is being used and where it is being wasted. It is the first step towards energy management and energy cost savings.
In carrying out an energy audit, we first identify and evaluate all energy uses, and then recommend effective energy and cost saving methods. We rank recommendations according to investment cost and payback period
and many of the recommendations will pay for themselves through energy savings in a short time frame.
In our experience energy cost savings of 20% are generally easily achievable in companies that have no prior experience of energy management.
The term energy audit is commonly used to describe a broad spectrum of energy studies ranging from a quick walk through of a property to identify major problem areas to a comprehensive analysis using sophisticated survey equipment.
Energen have provided surveys for clients that have ranged from single day site inspections to long terms projects where we provide ongoing consultancy as well as project management of upgrading to more efficient equipment.
We will request copies of your business’s invoices for electricity, to determine energy usage patterns. At least two years will give a clearer picture of energy use but as many as is practicable will suffice. Where available we will request your detailed time of use metering data from ESB.
Then we carry out a survey and inspect all areas of your facility to identify energy use and look for energy waste. Observations are made in every room and a list is made of everything that consumes energy. This includes lighting, heating, cooling, computers, office machines, vending machines, water coolers, and other energy consuming devices. As information is gathered patterns of energy use are established by asking questions such as: How many hours is the room used? How long are the lights on each day? How are the heating and cooling systems controlled?
Are the computers programmed to hibernate?
