“IF YOU CAN’T MEASURE IT, YOU CAN’T MANAGE IT!”
Energy audits are undertaken to identify where energy is being used and at what cost. From this analysis, a program can be developed to initiate changes to reduce ongoing consumption.
An energy audit will enable you to demonstrate to the community that your organisation is being environmentally responsible. The report will enable you to implement changes on the basis of available funding on a priority basis i.e. spend against return over time.
The applicable standard for undertaking energy audits is AS/NZS 3598:2000.
Three levels of audits are prescribed under the standard and each follow a different level of examination and detail.
AUDIT TYPES
Level 1 Audit is an evaluation of the overall energy consumption of a site or location. It provides benchmarks so that future energy use can be tracked and evaluated. It also identifies where savings can be made and a short list of high priority recommendations where actions can be taken, including a statement of costs and potential savings. The order of accuracy in any figures in this type of audit is within +/- 40%.
Level 2 Audit identifies the source of energy to a site, the amount of energy supplied and what the energy is used for. It also identifies where savings can be made and recommends actions which can be taken to reduce energy use, and provides a statement of costs and potential savings. The order of accuracy in any figures in this type of audit is within +/- 20%.
Level 3 Audit provides a detailed analysis of energy usage, savings that can be made, and the cost of achieving those savings. Detailed economic analysis with an appropriate level of accuracy is required. It identifies where savings can be made and recommends where actions can be taken and provides a statement of costs and potential savings. The order of accuracy in any figures in this type of audit is within +/- 10%.
Energy Audits
(EnvironArc Design Energy Projects – click here for recent examples of our work in PDF format)
EnvironArc Design is an industry leader of Energy Audits. We perform Energy Audit Levels 1, 2 and 3 pursuant to the Australian Standard AS 3598-2000.
EnvironArc Design is the preferred LGCS SA (Local Government Corporate Services) Energy Auditor for councils. Click here to know more.
ISO 14001
At EnvironArc Design we identify GHG so organisations can integrate their ISO 14001 EMS (environmental management systems) and EMPs (energy management programs) to improve efficiency and minimise wastage. We recommend environmentally sustainable practices which can have an added financial benefit.
ISO 14005
EnvironArc Design can assist clients develop phased implementation of environmental management systems, including the use of environmental performance evaluation incorporating management, environmental quality, energy, transport, water, products, land use and ecology, emissions and innovation.
