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Energy Audit

In a commercial building, the energy audit serves as an essential starting point for increasing performance and increased energy efficiency. Many buildings waste significant amounts of energy, and the benefits of doing an energy audit can achieve substantial energy cost savings. Audits provide the necessary information to inform you of current deficiencies, and this information is used to provide energy efficient improvement solutions, that can reduce your energy costs by 10% to 40% while getting the advantage of the new federal tax grants or credits.

The results of the Audit will be presented in a detailed report format that will provide the information necessary to present the energy saving solutions to the client. and placed in an order of importance to execute each of the modifications.

Alternative Power Solutions follows the procedures and protocols established by ASHRAE and the US Department of Energy when analyzing and developing the energy report.

Government Buildings

1. Collect and analyze historical energy use.
2. Study the building and its operational characteristics ,age, and materials it is constructed from.
3. Identify potential modifications that will reduce energy use and/or cost.
4. Perform an engineering and economic analysis of potential modifications.
5. Prepare a detail list of appropriate modifications.
6. Prepare a report to document the analysis process and results.

Commercial Energy Audit Level 1- Walk-Through Analysis

We asses a building’s energy cost and efficiency by analyzing energy bills, conducting an on-site survey of the building (interior and exterior), a review of lighting and HVAC components, including a comprehensive thermal scan to determine thermal boundary deficiencies and undersigned air infiltration pathways. A Level 1 energy analysis will identify and provide a savings and cost analysis of low-cost/no-cost measures plus locate applicable rebates and tax credits.

Commercial Energy Audit Level 2 – Energy Survey and Analysis

This includes a Level 1 Analysis plus a detailed building survey and energy efficiency study of capital intensive components including a thorough data collection and engineering analysis to determine potential costs and savings on improvements. Additionally, a Level 2 energy analysis will provide a breakdown of the energy usage within the building and will identify and provide the savings and cost analysis of all practical measures that meet the owner’s constraints and economic criteria, along with a discussion of any changes to operational and maintenance procedures.

Real Estate Including Offices and Hotels

The key elements of a commercial building energy audit/analysis are as follows:

1. Analysis of two or more years of utility consumption and cost, review of building plans, and a walk­through of the building itself to establish:

• The type of building and its principal use vs. actual use, and actual area (ft2) of space that is used.
• A cost index: $/ft2 per year.
• An annual energy use kBtu/ft2 per year (Energy Utilization Index).
• The breakdown of various spaces within the building by function, hours of use, and area.
• Efficiency may be affected by building functions that differ from original functional intent.
• If any maintenance problems or practices may affect efficiency.
• A comparison of energy and cost indices of the building with one or more databases.
• The potential cost savings from the installation of renewable energy sources.

2. Description and analysis of the energy-using systems of the building, resulting from on-site observation, measurement, and engineering calculations of the following:

3. Provide an understandable analysis of findings and observations that will show:

• Breakdown of the components of annual energy use and cost.
• Recommended energy conservation measures, including predicted savings and cost to implement.
• A description and cost estimate of repairs that are needed in order for energy conservation measures to be effective.
• A description and cost estimate of measurement and verification methods needed to determine the actual effectiveness of measures.
• Energy analysis summary that includes, present energy use and cost , ultimate target for energy use and cost, savings from recommended measures, and comparison of current recommendations to ultimate target.

Typical Cost:

Level 1 Audit- Base fee of $200 plus $0.25/Sqft

Level 2 Audit- Base fee of $200 plus $0.35/Sqft

Additional fees for buildings with unique designs may apply. Please call us for a free consultation and let us help you find the best option for your business.

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