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In order to come up with energy cost saving solutions its vital to design an energy management
program, the first step in the program is to conduct an energy audit. Also called an energy
survey, energy analysis, or energy evaluation, the energy audit examines the ways energy is
currently used in that facility and identifies some alternatives for reducing energy costs. The
goals of the audit usually include:
To identify and analyze alternatives such as improved operational techniques that could
substantially reduce energy costs.
It is important to note that top management of any facility must be fully committed to Energy
Conservation if Energy Management practice is to be fruitful.
Benefits of Improved Energy Efficiency in Buildings
The implementation of Energy Efficiency measures in the buildings and educational institutions
may result to benefits at three distinct levels:
Operational benefits that assist the management of the university improve the comfort,
safety and productivity of its occupants or, otherwise, improve its general operation.
factor, etc.
Flue meter (measures flue gases in industries)
Single phase meters
Anemometers (measures wind speeds)
Discussions with the facilitys senior management and key operating personnel about
the aims of the energy audit.
Obtaining site drawings where possible (building lay out and electricity distribution)
Review of the facilitys operation and maintenance procedures and logs, and utility bills
for the previous three years if available, otherwise 12 months are considered.
Finalizing the Energy Audit team and time frame for project implementation.
Measurement of lux levels (amount of lighting) within the facility and match with standard
levels.
Data collected during the audit is processed and analyzed. Models and simulations are
built with software to reproduce the audit findings and observations so as to develop a
baseline against which to measure the energy savings potential of Energy Conservation
Measures, ECMs identified. The implementation cost, energy savings and simple
payback for each of the ECMs being investigated are calculated.
The results of the audit findings and recommendations will be summarized in a final
report. The report will include a description of the facility and its operation, a discussion
of all major energy consuming systems, a description of all recommended ECMs with
their specific energy impact, implementation costs, benefits and payback. The report
incorporates a summary of all the activities and effort performed throughout the project
with specific conclusions and recommendations.
Training program within the facility (all staff) regarding Energy management procedures
and energy efficiency awareness.
Top management must be committed to implementing the recommended strategies which can
result to up to 30% reduction in energy bills.
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