A Guide to Energy Audits

Baechler, Michael C.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: Energy Audits;    32 Energy Conservation, Consumption, And Utilization;    Performance Audit, Audits, Energy, Cbp, Commercial Building Partnerships;    Energy Accounting;    Audit, Audits, Energy, Cbp, Commercial Building Partnerships;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1034990
RP-ID  :  PNNL-20956
RP-ID  :  AC05-76RL01830
RP-ID  :  1034990

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Energy audits are a powerful tool for uncovering operational and equipment improvements that will save energy, reduce energy costs, and lead to higher performance. Energy audits can be done as a stand-alone effort or as part of a larger analysis across a group of facilities, or across an owner's portfolio. The purpose of an energy audit (sometimes called an 'energy assessment' or 'energy study') is to determine where, when, why and how energy is used in a facility, and to identify opportunities to improve efficiency. Energy auditing services are offered by energy services companies (ESCOs), energy consultants and engineering firms. The energy auditor leads the audit process but works closely with building owners, staff and other key participants throughout to ensure accuracy of data collection and appropriateness of energy efficiency recommendation. The audit typically begins with a review of historical and current utility data and benchmarking of your building's energy use against similar buildings. This sets the stage for an onsite inspection of the physical building. The main outcome of an energy audit is a list of recommended energy efficiency measures (EEMs), their associated energy savings potential, and an assessment of whether EEM installation costs are a good financial investment.