A professional Energy Evaluation is the important first step of most successful energy management programs. During the evaluation your facility’s energy use will be analyzed and opportunities for improvement will be identified.  The evaluation could include:

• Review Current Energy Operations

During this process we identify all energy consuming systems.  Modes of operation are evaluated. Often this yields an initial list of potential opportunities.
 

• Energy Usage and Cost Analysis

A detailed analysis of historical energy usage and costs is a vital part of any energy management program. Starting with billing histories, energy use profiles can be developed to identify periods of peak usage and possible opportunities for savings through rate changes.  In some cases, interval metering and data logging of specific systems helps to crystalize the energy use picture.
 

• Field Energy Surveys and Audits

These site visits are often necessary to provide you with the best summary of your current energy use and cost reduction opportunities.

Field Energy Surveys typically involve a one-day site visit and several days of data analysis and report preparation.  Often, these surveys are thought of as “mini energy audits”.  Energy and operating information on major systems is collected and analyzed. Calculations are performed to validate assumptions.  An inexpensive energy survey is often sufficient to identify the measures that will yield the best return on investment. An energy survey report will include an overview of the facility and its energy requirements as well as specific recommendations on ways to reduce energy costs. Each recommendation includes a preliminary savings and cost estimate along with a payback analysis.

An Energy Audit takes the field survey one step further and attempts to account for the end use of all energy entering the facility. This typically requires a more rigorous study of the facility.  Each piece of energy-consuming equipment, and its operating characteristics, must be analyzed. In addition, energy losses through the structure itself are evaluated. The overall energy use of all systems and equipment is balanced against energy purchases. The result is a clear understanding of how your energy is being used and specific actions that could reduce your energy costs. Preliminary dollar savings estimate, project cost estimates, and a payback analysis is included in the detailed audit report for each energy saving measure.