Energy Audits

Course Description: Energy audits are comprehensive evaluations of the actual performance of a facilitys energyusing systems and equipmentcompared against the designed performance level or the industry best practice. The purpose of this course is to review the different types of energy audits; the overall auditing processas well as auditing methodology, in order to successfully prepare and participate in the energy audit process. Learning Objectives: At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Define the information obtained by performing an energy audit Characterize the different types of audits Prepare data for an audit List the activities and steps in an energy audit Course Content or Material 1) Introduction 2) Energy Audits Tell Us a) Current energy consumption. b) Potential to save energy c) Help you to prioritize your actions 3) Types of Energy Audits a) Walkthrough b) Comprehensive 4) Determining Which Audit to Select a) Factors affecting determination i) Funding available for the audit ii) Cost and potential of the Energy Conservation Opportunity iii) Required accuracy for the audit information iv) Type of facility v) Function of facility vi) Processes within the facility b) Who will conduct the audit i) Internal staff ii) Externally (energy service professionals) iii) Combination of both internal staff and external people

5) Audit Activities
a) b) c) d) Understanding the site and gathering the data Measuring/Monitoring/Testing Assessing the situation, and Proposing an action plan

6) Preparing for the Audit a) Commonly required data b) Planning the audit activities to include participation of the necessary people from the facility

7) Energy Audit: Main Steps

a) b) c) d) Kick-off meeting On-site inspection Data analysis Results restitution

8) Audit Report a) Executive Summary b) Energy Cost Analysis c) Energy Management Recommendations, and a d) Proposition of Energy Action Plan

9) Case Study Example

10) Summary Course Assessment: Test Your Knowledge Course Survey: We Value Your Opinion