Understanding how your building consumes energy is a vital step towards effective energy management. An energy efficiency audit, which involves inspecting and analysing energy flows within a building, provides the basis for identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
As not all audits deliver the same value, look for a provider with experience in your building type and region, a clear data collection methodology and the ability to explain findings in a way that helps you achieve your energy efficiency goals.
A Trane energy solutions expert can work with you to determine the type of audit you need to improve your energy use: a basic energy audit is an initial assessment of your energy consumption. Your Trane team will carry out a comprehensive high-level review of building operations.
They will conduct a thorough inspection and interview company engineers, building managers and other key stakeholders who can provide important information about day-to-day processes. This type of audit is important for gaining a basic understanding of your building's current energy use.
If you have already begun taking steps to improve energy efficiency, you may need a more detailed energy survey. This will include a more comprehensive review of all your building's systems and operations. The aim of this type of audit is to determine the return on investment from changes and equipment upgrades.
