Initial Building Energy Evaluations for Commercial, Industrial, & Manufacturing Facilities
When it comes to energy use in your facility, there’s rarely ever a clear-cut problem or solution. Why? Because there are typically multiple energy problems and the energy solutions are not clear. A walk-through audit and analysis is an excellent way to identify problems and to develop solutions.
No Buildings Energy Use is the Same
Energy use in the majority of commercial and industrial facilities is dispersed among different building systems and variable circumstances that have changed over time. That is why every building’s energy audit is different and nuanced.
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Questions A Preliminary Energy Assessment Answers
As equipment ages, costs increase, and efficiency gradually declines, you are often left wondering the following:
- What is causing the greatest drain on your energy resources?
- Where is your building’s energy use even at?
- What does the future of our building’s energy use look like?
- What are the initial low cost energy improvements for my buildings?
That’s where a Level 1 Energy Audit comes in. A simple energy audit aims to answer these questions on the base level. Because buildings have a multitude of different energy factors, a preliminary energy assessment is vital to start the process in understanding both the energy problems and solutions for your business.
What is a Level 1 Energy Audit?
A Level 1 Energy Audit as defined by ASHRAE is a simple audit that assesses your facility’s energy balance, financial analysis and detailed energy conservation measures (ECMs).
What Buildings Can A Level 1 Energy Audit Benefit?
A level 1 energy audit is a great way to start understanding your facility’s energy usage and where opportunities are for saving money. A Level 1 Energy Audit, as defined by ASHRAE, is a walk-through assessment of a facility’s energy use. It includes a review of utility data, a visual inspection of major energy consuming systems, and the identification of potential energy conservation opportunities.
We perform energy audits for a variety of facilities, including but not limited to:
Level 1 Energy Audit for Industrial Buildings
Industrial buildings majorly benefit from a clear level 1 energy audit because their typical operations rely heavily on energy and equipment operations. Contact us for an industrial building energy audit.
Level 1 Energy Audit for Commercial Buildings
From offices to schools, to retail and hospitals, commercial buildings all utilize energy. Find out where you may be wasting energy in your building. Contact us for a commercial building energy audit.
Level 1 Energy Audit for Manufacturing Buildings
Manufacturing facilities are energy intensive operations where one of the primary overhead costs is energy usage. Understand your manufacturing facility’s energy usage more. Contact us for a manufacturing building energy audit.
Consider A facility Energy Audit For Your Team
For businesses that wish to get a better understanding of their energy use and emissions without committing to a very thorough or resource-intensive research, Quandel’s Level 1 Energy Audit offers a useful place to start. It’s designed for facility managers, owners, engineers, and operations teams who require reliable information before making decisions. Learn more about our base level energy audits and how it can help your facility.
Why Would Your Business Need a Level 1 Energy Audit?
When your company knows it has to improve but doesn’t have a clear plan, a Level 1 Energy Audit is the best place to start. Before pursuing improvements, incentives, or long-term planning, facilities frequently utilize it to better understand energy costs, find inefficiencies, or set a baseline. Hospitals, manufacturing facilities, wastewater treatment plants, schools, and many more large commercial or campus-style buildings where energy plays a significant part in operating costs but the future is still unclear are good candidates for this level of audit.
Objectives Of a Level 1 Energy Audit?
A Level 1 Energy Audit focuses on understanding how energy and resources are currently being used across a facility, as well as identifying areas where performance may be falling short. We aim to find the different trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement that might not be visible during normal operations.
Typically, a Level 1 Energy Audit consists of an examination of:
- Water, natural gas, and electrical utility usage in the past
- Large energy-consuming devices including process loads, lighting, and HVAC
- Operating schedules and occupancy trends for buildings
- Age, condition, and control methods of the equipment
- Baseline overview of energy consumption patterns and operating characteristics
- Clearly visible causes of operational inefficiencies and energy waste
This audit level prioritizes context and clarity above intricate engineering or design. It identifies places that require more attention, where energy is being squandered, and where it is being used efficiently.
What Are the Benefits of a Level 1 Energy Audit
Quandel’s Level 1 Energy Audit provides a concise overview of performance as of right now. Facility management teams learn more about how energy moves through their building and which systems are most responsible for emissions and expenses.
This audit gives organizations a clear snapshot of how their facility is using energy, how efficient that usage is, how energy use can be optimized in the future, and if a more detailed Level 2 or Level 3 Energy Audit would be beneficial. It provides decision-makers with the confidence to proceed by substituting data for assumptions.
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Take The First Step Toward Energy Efficiency with Quandel’s Level 1 Energy Audit
Our Level 1 Energy Audit is designed to assist your business in making a methodical, well-informed initial move toward improved energy efficiency. It lays the groundwork for future decisions that are more intelligent and offers information without making the process too complicated.
If you want insight into your facility’s energy use, contact Quandel Energy Solutions to speak with a specialist and start the discussion about whether a Level 1 Energy Audit is the best course of action for your establishment. Save money and build efficiency with Quandel Energy Solutions.
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