Here is a general guideline on how to tap into the opportunities to improve energy efficiency in your business, adopt green practices, and reduce costs overall. Before we jump into the specific checklist for an energy audit, these steps will help you plan out your strategy and resources.
You can also use other opportunities, such as researching industry standards and benchmarks, identifying best available technologies (BATs) for your sector, conducting a technology assessment, and monitoring and evaluating the results of your energy efficiency efforts.
Energy audit checklist
As seen above, the first step is analyzing the current state and conducting an energy audit. While specific requirements may vary depending on the nature of the business, here is a general simplified checklist that can help you conduct an energy audit and identify potential areas for improvement:
Please note that this checklist provides a general overview of areas to assess during an energy audit. It’s important to delve deeper into each category and tailor the audit based on the specific needs and characteristics of the business.