An energy audit reveals the keys of energy information and assess the opportunities for energy savings, efficiency and management for a company or organization.

The energy audit should answer the following five big questions:

1 WHAT? What energy is consumed? -Energy sources used in electricity and fuels.

2 WHERE? Where is the energy used? -The energy balance of  facilities and equipment and the main energy uses.

3 HOW MUCH? How much energy is consumed? —Assessment of energy consumption and cost.

4 WHEN? When is the energy used? -The consumption pattern and the evolution in time of thermal and electrical demand.

5 HOW? How is energy used? -Energy diagnostics identifies the variables that affect consumption and evaluates the performance of the systems and the operation of the facilities.

To answer these five questions, an energy audit follows a complete approach. This process considers different aspects:

• Definition of the operational conditions and uses.
• Inventory of facilities.
• Measurement and acquisition of energy consumption data.
• Preparation of a diagnosis of the facilities and preparation of a technical-economic report with energy saving measures.

The audit is carried out on the basis of field inspections and other technical information obtained from various sources such as staff, equipment manufacturers and energy supply bills.
Onsite inspection check the general condition of the building and its facilities. Identify  the significant energy uses and take measurements by visual inspection or with the help of measuring instrumentation.
Then, the architectural and functional characteristics of the building are determined; the service and operation characteristics of the facilities are established; an inventory of energy equipment and facilites is made; and the consumption profile of the different supplies is obtained.

An analysis of the energy situation of the building is carried out and energy saving measures  are  recommended. The proposed improvements are valued in their energy and economic aspects. It also calculates the necessary economic investment and its profitability. The proposed improvements are described, justified and evaluated technically and economically to determine their viability.

If you can answer to those five questions, your building is the one who is getting better all the time.
 
• Get to know energy consumption and costs.

• Let’s define the characteristics and energy performance of the facilites.

• Identify opportunities for upgrading facilities with energy saving measures.

• Assess investments in energy saving and energy efficient technologies.


Definetely, we get deep insight with an energy audit.


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 The application of data analytics and automated diagnostics helps optimize the operation of facilities. 
 OPERIT offers energy audit and operational energy management for companies.
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