UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO

Kitchen and Dining Center Energy Audit Checklist

Building ____________________________________________ Proctor/Manager Name________________________________ Responsible for what part of the Building ____________________ Date ____________________ Phone # _________________ Email: ___________________

1. Please complete this audit checklist yourself to the best of your abilities. This activity will get you
familiar with the energy end-uses of your dining center. 2. Return the completed form to: Moe Tabrizi, Energy Conservation Officer, 453 UCB, (303) 492-1425, tabrizi@colorado.edu 3. Make an appointment with Moe Tabrizi for an Energy Audit accompanied by a staff energy audit professional. If you find problems or items in need of repair during your audit, please report it to Facilities Management. Phone# 2-5522

Pre-Audit Information
1) Review energy usage data at website (http://www.colorado.edu/conservation/usage.html). What is the trend of energy usage? Why?

2) Building operating hours are from

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3) List major energy consuming equipment / functions in your building (e.g. dining center, heating/cooling systems).

As always, please report energy and water waste to the Campus Conservation Hotline (303) 735-6202 or energyconservationhotline@fm.colorado.edu
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Kitchen Equipment Item 1 Check Point Description Are Refrigerator and Freezer Doors and Steamers doors properly sealed? Are Exhaust Ventilation Systems and hoods energy efficient or have variable volume controls? Are Employees trained in energy conservation measures? Are appliances Energy Star certified? Are Dishwashers only run when full? Is equipment properly maintained and calibrated? (filters changed, condenser coils
cleaned every 3 months, refrigerator between 36-38F, freezer between 0-5F)

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No

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Corrective Action Request / Comments / Addl Info

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Are cold appliances such as refrigerators separated from hot appliances such as ovens? Have you implemented a Startup/Shut-down schedule for all equipment? Can food display units (cold) be retrofitted with glass or curtain doors? Is chilled water available in your building, and if so is it used to cool refrigeration units. Will you consider high energy efficiency for DX units and other appliances for future purchases? (Xcel Rebates) Have all non-essential machines been turned off after business hours?

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Lighting Item Check Point Description Yes No N/A Corrective Action Request / Comments / Addl Info

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Areas to change incandescent lights to fluorescent lights Exit signs, upgrade to LED type(signs made up group of small lights like PC or phone lights) Would you like to install local switches for more control for very large area & lights? Delamp/deactivate extra lights & fixtures Is lighting only used when needed? Is lighting on after hours & weekend used only when needed? What percentage of lights is being shut off during after hours/weekends? Outside lights (outside building & entry) acceptable? Change to compact fluorescent? Special Lighting needs/concerns where? What do you hear most often regarding lights in this building? Do you need additional light switch stickers to remind people to turn off lights when not in use? Are heat lamps used only for food and not for light?

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Heating / Cooling Item 22 Check Point Description If heating/cooling control is accomplished from central control, does the schedule match your occupancy? Are heating thermostats set to maintain 70F or lower? Is air conditioning (A/C) set for 73F-75F and shut down during unoccupied hours? Are there many fans or portable electric space heaters used by occupants? Are steam and hot water piping insulated? (Pipes are warm/hot to Touch). Are restroom exhaust fans shut off during unoccupied hours? Other building exhaust fans? What do you hear most often regarding this building heating/cooling & comfort? Do you have very large (>1HP) fans or motors operating in this building? General Comments Type Location Yes No N/A Corrective Action Request / Comments / Addl Info

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Building Envelope Item 31 32 Check Point Description Are doors/windows kept closed during heating and cooling season? Is weather stripping found to be adequate around windows/doors? ( reduce air leak ) Are windows in need of solar film to reduce/block the sun Building walls too hot/cold candidate for insulation Location Yes No N/A Corrective Action Request / Comments / Addl Info

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General Comments

Water Item 32 33 34 35 Check Point Description Is domestic hot water at lowest possible setting (105F-110F) for general purpose? Are there any leaking faucets? All sinks use low flow faucets? (~2.0 gpm) Do you need additional light switch stickers to remind people to turn off lights when not in use? Are Dishwashers equipped with low flow nozzles? General Comments Location Qty Yes No N/A Corrective Action Request / Comments / Addl Info

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Miscellaneous Item 37 Check Point Description Do you receive utility usage and cost reports for your building? Conservation Website, click on your building www.colorado.edu/conservation Are energy awareness materials displayed throughout the building? Is there other major energy usage, issues in your building not covered in this audit? Are PC monitors, copying machines, being shut off or put on sleep mode at the end of the work day? Would you like additional energy conservation educational materials (Posters, Usage data, Light stickers) within your Yes No N/A Corrective Action Request / Comments / Addl Info

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building? How many food or drink vending machines are in your building? Are they on all the time or do they go to sleep? General Comments Energy Waste?

Please send completed form to Moe Tabrizi- 453 UCB Report problems/requests for repair to service center : #2-5522 For tips, news and energy usage in your building go to www.colorado.edu/conservation

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Summary and Action Item

Issue Action Owner

Lighting

Heating/ Cooling

Building Envelope

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Action

Owner

Water

Office Equipment

Misc.

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