Energy Efficiency Audits: Can Your Building Operate More Efficiently?

Understanding how your building consumes energy is a vital step in effective energy management. An energy efficiency audit, which involves inspecting and analyzing the energy flows in a building, is the foundation for identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.

The Right Audit for You

Because not all audits deliver the same value, look for a provider with experience in your building type and region, a clear methodology for data collection, and the ability to explain findings in a way that can help you reach 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 usage:

Basic Energy Audit

A basic energy audit is an introductory assessment of your energy usage. Your Trane team will perform a high-level review of full building operations. They will conduct a thorough walkthrough and interview company engineers, building managers, and other key stakeholders that can provide vital information about daily processes. This type of audit is important to get a baseline understanding of your building's current energy use.

Detailed Energy Survey

If you have already begun taking steps to become more energy efficient, you may need a more detailed energy survey. This will include a more comprehensive review of your building’s complete systems and operations. The purpose of this type of audit is to determine the ROI of equipment changes and upgrades. Once the audit is complete, a detailed report will be provided and include data to support recommended changes.

Comprehensive Decarbonization Audit

The most detailed audit focuses on current equipment functions and includes a comprehensive review and strategy to look at all sources of energy use and the opportunity to convert to electric energy. This is important when your organization is pursuing net zero decarbonization. It is critical in long-term sustainability goals and takes place when other audits have already been performed and you are well into your energy management journey.

What comes next?

Once your energy audit is complete, Trane will be there to help you deliver on your energy efficiency goals. A dedicated team will work with you to develop a strategic plan that aligns with your budget, and your timeline. And even better, did you know that building owners in the Northeast can access programs designed to help fund these improvements? Virtually every state in the Northeast has incentives to improve efficiency and many include energy audits. For example, NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) offers incentives for commercial building energy assessments and equipment upgrades. Rhode Island's Office of Energy Resources provides commercial-specific incentives to help businesses reduce energy costs and improve efficiency.

This collaborative approach will ensure you achieve both your short-term and long-term energy efficiency objectives.

Acting now can help you avoid compliance issues, take advantage of available funding, and unlock operational savings.

Connect with a local Trane representative today to learn more.